Frederick praised by Babe Ruth officials after inspection
Visiting Babe Ruth officials commended Frederick for its strong showings in leadership, support from Chamber of Commerce President Al Morningstar, local business backing led by Merle Wise, and the solid track record hosting prior Ruth events. They noted McCurdy Field, media turnout, and mayor Ron Young as key positives for a potential 1981 World Series bid.
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Babe Ruth
Frederick
Ronald Tellefsen
Larry Magers
Larry Frum
Chamber of Commerce
al Morningstar
Merle Wise
Chevrolet-Cadillac
Ron Young
McCurdy
Babe Ruth International
Letters to the Editor on secrecy and development across from a farm
Readers blast local secrecy around building a subdivision near a farm. They debate environmental and traffic impacts, energy policy, car use, and oil futures. The piece includes a long reader letter echoing Cold War rhetoric and urging faith, freedom, and patriotic resolve.
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Damo Do-Gooders
Mike Gillis
Silver Spring
Frederick County
Detrick Road
Gaver Farm
MD. 144
Rt. 14
Brazil
OPEC
Iran
You Did It and We Thank You Column Ends
A Frederick News-Post column notes its hiatus from April 12 due to Holy Week and scheduling conflicts. The writer explains the strict standards for selecting subjects, highlights the need for senior, community-minded subjects, and invites readers to submit names while assuring confidentiality.
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Frederick
Afghan Pashtunistan tensions shape Afghan Soviet clash
U S intelligence notes the Afghan Pakistan Pashtunistan dispute deepened during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Moscow faced a Vietnam style risk as Pashtun and Afghan factions align, with Daoud's regime and Soviet allies shown to stir cross border dissidence and mutual hostility. A CIA overview cites diplomatic missteps and backchannel maneuvers increasing regional instability.
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CTA
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Tomah
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Bec Bene
Twat
CVA
CLA
Daoud
CIA
India
Soviet Union
Alexander Putadov
T O
Kabul
Pakutas
Islamabad
Pasasov
Ambra
Samnets
Wilhary Ageresson
Romally
Frederick honors and installations mark Boy Week plans
Representatives from the Frederick County Ministerial Association Rotary Kiwanis Lions Mayor Aldermen YMCA Board of Education and the Frederick Boy Scout Council met to arrange Boy Week activities. New leadership formed with Robert L. Warfield as general chairman and Byron A. Winebrenner as secretary. A keystone bearing the date 1631 was found, and DeMolay installed officers at the Masonic Temple. Frederick Venture Club held installation services at the Francis Scott Key Hotel naming new members and advisers.
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Frederick
O DeMolay
Masonic Temple
George von Eiff III
Darryl Stup
Junio
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William Schrodel
William Neal
Robert Shuff
Robert Neal
Kenneth Kinnman
Davie Young
William Lee
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James Moberly
Sentinel
Edwin Trout
Firs
Robert Miller
Secon
David Masser
Charles Smith
Walker Smith
David Bell
Raymon Green
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Faith OF Our Fathers
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America
Owas Press
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Mary Ann Putman
Ballenger Creek Pike
Francis W. Bush Sr
Imam
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Peraema
Drusks
Lulu
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Grady
Jack Edwards
Pestagos
Joe Sherick
Defense Department
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Third Streets
Dorsey G. Cook
Maryland State School
Ignatius Bjorlee
Fredericktown Savings Institution
G. Hunter Bowers
Holden S. Felton
Jarboe Grove
Charles W. Lough
E Paul Magaha
F. Ross Myers
J Richard Ramsburg
Clyde E. Thoma
Alfred G. Zimmerman
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