Veteran JFK 50-Mile volunteer recalls early days at Sandy Hook
Guy Whidden, 78, long involved with the JFK 50 Miler since the 1960s, helped at aid stations and planning as thousands now participate. He recalls chaotic beginnings, growth to 1,724 runners in 1973, and his shift from runner to organizer before returning to support last year and expressing a wish to run again next year with Buzz Sawyer.
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Health care for uninsured movement targets 2003 Maryland action
Dr Peter Beilenson Baltimore City health commissioner led a Monday night briefing at Frederick High School on universal health care for Maryland residents who work and pay taxes but cannot afford insurance. The Health Care for All plan funds through tobacco tax, employer contributions and existing programs, with phased rollout and sliding premiums. The coalition aims to influence 2002 elections and push final plan by April for 2003 General Assembly passage.
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General Assembly
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Baltimore City
Fredenck High School
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NIH
National Institutes of Health
Carol Antoniewicz
Washington State
Patriotic Song Tied to Frederick Musician and Church
The article profiles Mark Marken a Luther an layman from Trinity Lutheran Frederick who wrote many hymns and a popular patriotic piece linked to Braddock Heights. He played flute and clarinet and helped the church obtain bells for its bell tower while remaining active in musical circles. Betty Miller suggests Frederick adopt the song praised for its stirring words and imagery.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Frederick
the Free
Liberty
Betty Miller
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