Frederick County Celebrates 20 Years of Aging Commission
Frederick County marks two decades of the Commission on Aging led by Patricia Throne and her husband Arthur Throne. The program now runs 14 senior centers, 14 senior citizen groups, and the Food n Friends meals across 14 sites, with volunteers and a Kitchen Band sustaining activities for residents over 60. Deputy U.S. official Charles Wells praised the county as a model for others while noting nationwide senior population growth and projections into the mid-21st century.
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Frederick County
Charles E. Wells
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C
Commission On Aging
Patricia Throne
Arthur Throne
Throne
Frederick
Marguerite Hess
Food ‘N’ Friends
Congress
U.S
Wells
Rita Wells
United States
America
Pat Throne
Deadly U.S. pesticide exports harm overseas farmers
U.S. chemical firms ship nearly a billion dollars worth of unregistered or banned pesticides abroad. Reports cite Brazil’s sickened children, Mexico deaths from Parathion contaminated sugar, Thailand losses from pesticide traps, and Egypt buffalo and human fatalities linked to Phosvel, a product manufactured for export only.
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Washington
United States
Brazil
U.S
Egypt
Dollar and Europe clash over strong dollar policy era
Edward J Walsh argues Europe and Japan failed to blunt a rising dollar via a $2 billion currency dump. He notes Britain France and Germany rely on the dollar amid weak euro economies while US growth accelerates with 1981 tax reforms fueling investment. He cites Volcker Thatcher Reagan and OECD figures, and critiques pesticide exports and a Nixon era court fight over contracting rules.
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Europe
Japan
U.S
Rio
Roy Hattersley
British Labor Party
Margaret Thatcher
United States
Thatcher
Reagan
Federal Reserve
Paul Volcker
France
Organization For Economic Cooperations and Development
America
Fed
Pat Patterson Leads Frederick High Bus Trip to Yankees
Dale Roberts praises Frederick High baseball coach Pat Patterson for arranging a family style bus trip to Yankee Stadium on May 35 from 102 Patrick Street. The group will depart 7:30 a.m. and watch the Yankees face Kansas City, with a meet and greet with players. Reservations due by April 24.
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Pat Patterson
Frederick High
Yankee Stadium
Patrick St
Yankee
Yankees
Kansas City
To the writers of long letters to the editor
A brief note addressing readers who compose lengthy correspondence for the letters page. The author suggests a kinder reception and hints at the value of concise commentary for public discussion.
Steens From Files of the News-Post Notes Local Officials
E A James remains People's Counsel and continues as chairman of Frederick County Republican Central Committee and serves as legal counsel to county commissioners. Sheriff Hiltner warns on illegal slot machines while police court fines rise. NAACP Miss Frederick contest names six contenders. Fishermen enjoy trout season opening at Thurmont pond as Urbana cattle dealer plans eastern move.
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E. Austin James
Public Service Commission
Gov
Nice
Republican Central Committee
Frederick County
Frank Bentz
Thurmont
Reagan era reshapes college outlook and majors
Phyllis Schlafly discusses how Reagan’s victory energized students with new self-image and optimism. The piece cites Endicott Report data on 1985 bachelor salaries across majors, noting strongest demand in electrical engineering and computer science, and argues wage gaps reflect major choices more than discrimination. The article urges informed major selection and awareness of market value.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
America
Soviet Russia
The
Association of American Colleges
Northwestern Endicott
Endicott
Endicott Report
Copley News Service
Barbs Three Wishes Joke Turns Into Infinite Wish Trap
A playful quip envisions a genie granting three wishes with the final demand for three additional wishes. The wrinkle suggests an endless loop where clever talk leads to perpetual bargaining rather than a concrete wish.
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Tom Mills
Fred J. Archibald
Frederick, Md
Calin
Japak
By Jacek Anderson and
Joseph Spear
Tijuana
Mexico
Thailand
Edward J. Walsh
U.S. Business & Industrial Council Writers Syndicate
United Sates
Julian Epstein
John Conyers
D-Mich
Epstein
LO Mpstem
U.N
Environmental Protection Agency
Vicki Warren
Food and Drug Administration
State Department
WEEX
David Stockman
General Accounting Office
Stockman
Jack Brooks
D-Texas
Government Operations Committee
Steckman
Brooks
Supreme Court
Ita
Jack Anderson
Washington Merry Go-Round
Dale Roberts
W. Patrick
Steens
News-Post
Robert L. Smith
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Louis E
Henry I. Stabr
Hood College
Police Court
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Teckleas
Roy M. Hiltner
NAACP
Frederick High School
Karen King
Barbara Stanton
Sonya Lyles
Cathy Swann
Katrina Ray
Robyn Duppins
Jacquelyn A. Butt
Rt. 2
Chain Store Age
Allie Messer
Urbana
Phyllis Schlafly
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