Emmitsburg residents assault school board over transfers
Enraged Emmitsburg residents at a budget hearing criticized the Frederick County Board of Education over student transfers and Emmitsburg Middle School closure. John Martin called the board’s decision unnecessary and unfair while local leaders urged the county to fund or even veto the board’s budget to keep the school open.
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Democratic Central Committee
Adrian McC. Remsberg
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Emmitsburg elects Mount St Marys professor as mayor
Dr. Robert Preston, a Mount St Marys history professor, won Emmitsburg’s mayoral post for two years over council member Joan Boyle by 207 to 115, with 67 percent turnout. He criticized election procedure confusion and judges turning away voters over identification issues observed outside Winchester Hall after the board of education meeting.
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Robert Preston
Mount St. Mary's
Joan Boyle
Preston
Fraley Road
Pentagon official argues against renewing military draft
A top Pentagon official said the United States is producing a "smartest Army we've ever had" and that there is no reason to renew the draft. Assistant Secretary Harry N Walker cited stronger recruitment quality, noting 4 percent high school graduates in FY 1989 and projecting higher completion rates. He outlined four reasons for rising enlistments: attitude shift toward military careers, improved pay incentives, a two to four year service option for decision making, and a minor impact from the recession.
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Reagan O Neill to Convene Budget Summit Today
President Reagan invited House Speaker Thomas P ONeill to a budget summit as negotiations on his 1981 spending plan reached an apparent impasse. ONeill accepted the Capitol meeting, while Republicans and Democrats offered divergent readings of the gap, urging economic program overhaul.
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Ronald Reagan
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Frederick County official Mary Williams files for House seat
Mary G Williams president of the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners formally filed Wednesday to run for the Maryland House of Delegates. The 17 year old Republican is resigning from the county post to seek the new two member District 4 A seat, citing a desire to work for Frederick County residents at the state level. The race could feature a crowded field ahead of the July 6 filing deadline with several candidates already announced.
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Judge Bennett candidate for county circuit court
District Court Judge Stankey Y. Bennett with 19 years of service has filed as a candidate for Frederick County circuit court. The article notes Bennett’s judicial career and references a campaign context, mentioning election particulars and continued details on another page.
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Britain declares total war zone around Falklands
Britain announced a total 200 mile exclusion zone around the Falkland Islands effective 7 a.m. EDT Friday. Argentina raised its forces to maximum alert as both nations discussed a U S peace plan relayed by Secretary Haig. The zone covers land and airspace including Stanley and any hostile threat within it could be attacked.
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OAS Urges Truce as Falklands Sovereignty Recognized
The Organization of American States approved a resolution recognizing Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and urged Britain and Argentina to declare a ceasefire. The vote at 2:10 a.m. showed Latin American support. the U.S. abstained along with Chile, Colombia, and Trinidad.
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Latin America
United States
Chile
Colombia
Trinidad
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Fertilizer Trucks Face Maryland Width Rules
Secretary Wayne A. Cawley warned Eastern Shore farmers that fertilizer spreader trucks with flotation tires may violate Maryland law by exceeding the 96 inch width limit. State police have ticketed some drivers. permits from the Department of Transportation cost 15 for one day, 40 for a month, or 350 for a year. A minimum 30 fine applies to too wide vehicles.
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State Secretary of Agriculture
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Weather forecast for Western Maryland and regions
Skies will gradually clear today with breezy cool conditions and highs near 60 in Western Maryland counties. Tonight will be clear and cool with lows around 40. Thursday turns sunny and cool with highs in the 60s. Maryland mountains see partly cloudy cooler days with highs in the 50s. Winds northerly to northeasterly 10 to 20 mph today, then 10 to 15 mph Thursday. Drying conditions improve from today to Thursday. Yesterday’s highs around 63 to 66 and lows near 0 to 52 across listed locales.
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Leesburg
David Lesher
Highlights From The News Page
Today’s page features opinions from Cornelius Dwyer comparing living standards globally and Robert Reid on a proposed homeowner tax in Canada. Hugh Mulligan warns editors face dangers in their craft while Pearl Lecher meets an Ohio woman proud that some styles endure. Dick Kleiner profiles showbiz figures and Naci Bross covers shopping as an “experience” in an oriental market. Sandra Seymour offers herbs with notable smellage and Back Burner notes honey as an honest product. Anne M. Kelley explains how mediation services work to resolve family and community issues.
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