Labor dispute hits Kastuku and Claire Frock factories
Labor issues from Kastuku aluminum to Claire Frock garments trigger pay cuts hours reductions and trimmed benefits. Workers especially women face monthly revenue losses while nearby businesses suffer and communities fear long strikes as negotiations fail. A second Frederick County strike ends with hopes for a quick settlement.
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Danne
Kastuku Aluminum Company
Claire Frock Industries
Claire Frock
Marsland
Frederick County
Governor Schaefer Faces Maryland's Underclass Challenge
Maryland governor William Donald Schaefer, in office under three months, is portrayed as a street smart, people focused leader aiming to aid the masses and alleviate poverty. He presses for rapid economic action, state funds, and programs like day care while clashing with the General Assembly over staffing and budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
Don Schaefer
Maryland 5
Jaye
Wiliam
Donald Schaefer
Bourgeorsie
Annapolis
Bung
Schaefer
Government House
Baltimore
Hns
Maryland General Assembly
Annapoli
Yacht Club
WDS
Allegany County
Kelly Springfield Tire Company
Kelly-Springheid
Baltiimore
Senate
Charlie Smelser
Frederick
Capital Budget Committee
Smelser
Western Maryland
North tied to Jamaica youth conference funding network
Washington reports raise questions about Lt Col Oliver North and a secret Caribbean fund-raising network from the NSC staff tied to the 1980s Iran contra era. An organizational chart and White House links point to an Intl Youth Comm and a Jamaica hosted 1985 Kingston conference with North's circles managing funds and oversight.
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Washington
Oliver North
National Security Council
North
White House
International Youth Commission
Intl
Centras International Youth Year Commission
Kingston
State Department
NSC
TYYC
Bill Montague
Corky Johnson
Roy Godson
National Strategy Information Center
Godson
Think
Sime
CIA
Wiliam Casey
Casey
Robert Reilly
North Contra
Flores
Carl “Spitz Channell
Contra
Channell
Channel
David Finzer
International Youth Year Commission
Finzer
World Youth Freedom League
World Wnti Communist League
John Singlaub
Singlaub
Eddy Lang
Ant Sandwasta
Eden Pastora
IYYC
Reagan Administration
Jamaica
Floyd Brown
Electrical Fire Alarm Sparks Near East South and Market
Fifty years ago a sheet of flame from exposed wires at East South and Market streets woke residents and drew police calls. An investigation found two hazards a cross of a Potomac Edison guy wire with a city line at East South Street and an old lead-in wire crossing power lines near West South Street. The Woodsboro Lutheran Church Antican Bible Glass planned a Scarecrow Creeps play at Woodsboro Opera House directed by Mrs Je Merasta. Cast included Murray Roop Milred Stall Paul Dern Edward Reid Mrs George Rue Guy Warren Ruth Stambaugh and Catherine Shriver. A Friday pig roast promoted by Atterback drew about 140 attendees at the Thurmont Volunteer Fire Company banquet with speeches by W Bartgis Storm and Robert L Smith.
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Market Streets
Ben Phebus Jr
Harman Suley Staley
Jack Hart
Potomac Edison
East South Street
West South Street
Thurmont Volunteer Fire Company
W Bartgis Storm
United Fire Company of
Frederick
Robert L Smith
Frederick County Volunteer Firemen
Dube
Thurmont Company
Mackley
Maybelle Henneberger
Joseph Bittner
Floyd Flower
Gypsy Sam
Pottorff Sruthers
Hagerstown
Dedication ceremonies feature Dr PON Davies at Gov Thomas Johnson HS
Twenty years ago Dr PON Davies executive secretary of the National Commission on Teacher Evaluation and Professional Standards was the featured speaker at dedication ceremonies at Gov Thomas Johnson High School Other speakers included Mrs Mary Condon Hodgson Frederick County Board of Education president Dr John L Carnochan county schools superintendent Dr James A Sensenbaugh state superintendent and Jack Doll PTA president Charlie Miller and Mickey Boone crowned King and Queen of the Girls Athletic Association at Mount Airy Senior High School A gymnastic demonstration followed by a boys volleyball match where the Failing Faculty defeated the Sturdy Student team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pon Davies
National Commission On Teacher Evaluation and Professional Standards
Gov Thomas. Johnson High School
Mary Condon Hodgson
Frederick County
Charlie Miller
Mickey Boone
King & Queen
Mount Airy Senior High School
Tina Boller
Kay Boone
Laquita Broughton
Barbara Day
Debbie Hammerbocker
Cindy Lare
Debbie Moxley
Judy Myers
Sue Pluckert
Barbara Schuble
Chuck Beall
Jim Clark
Frank Dertzbaugh
Dick LeGore
Wayne Logue
Richard Marcey
Tom Pluckert
Bob Wright
Reader letter questions library security after stabbing
A reader critiques local coverage of a library stabbing and comments on homeless patrons in the library. The writer urges more protection for librarians and questions Commissioner Bollinger's remarks while noting concerns about the upcoming Carroll Creek Park plans and the impact on the homeless. Frederick resident Victoria Coleman signs the letter.
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Sterling Bollingers
Carroll Creek
Bollinger
Cap on Workmen's Comp would be a disgrace says Maryland voter
Carly Harper of Myersville criticizes Governor Schaefer for proposed limits on Workmen's Compensation. She argues injured workers cannot work, would receive as little as eight dollars weekly, while others collect ninety five dollars for idleland and questions why educated officials would oppress working people. The citizen urges Annapolis leaders to reconsider the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Annapolis
Maryland
Hedge removal at bell tower stirs park memories
Reader Lewis Whipp laments hedge removal by the Baker bell tower and recalls peaceful moments there. He contrasts calm contemplation with park noise from ball players and children, urging reflection on why the hedges were removed and inviting readers to share park observations from warmer seasons.
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Jeter
Mayor Young
Anita Stup
Prue
Bell Tower
Baker
Audrey
Jiffy
Autte
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Rosewood Center
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Reilly
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Brevard Hand
Judge Hand
Supreme Court
Lunted Feature Syndicate Inc
RIE
Fier
Atterback
Lewistown
Victoria Coleman Frederick
Carly Harper Myersville
Lewis Whipp Frederick
Lions Club
Mother Seton School
American Cancer Society
Emmitsburg
Sisters of Charity
Mount St Mary's College
St Joseph's
St Anthony 5
High’s Darry
Zurgable’s Hardware Chronicle
Palms
King
George E Rosensteel
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