Singlaub retirement looms amid calls for openness
The piece reports General John Singlaub’s forced retirement under President Carter over policy disputes and his potential to publish and speak out. It links his fate to opposition to Panama Canal concessions and nuclear warhead policies, noting public interest in his future writings and interviews. It also touches on Frederick County land prices, the Henry George single tax idea, a Potomac Edison tragedy, a library reform proposal, an ethics code by Governor Lee, and Captain Ralph Potts’s death and condolences.
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John Singlaub
Douglas MacArthur
Harry Truman
Carter
Panama Canal
White House
Korea
Singlaub
Henry George
Phil Grant
Frederick
Eres
Potomac Edison
Monongahela Power
Ohio River
St. Mary's
W. Va
Allegheny Power System
Pleasants
Research Cottrell Inc
Lee
Senate
House
Frederick libraries seek public input for future services
Frederick County public libraries invite residents to three May meetings to share ideas on library and information services for the county and state. Led by Director Martha Reynolds, events run 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 1 at Emmitsburg Public Library, May 8 at Frederick Community College Sneadner Hall, and May 15 at New Market Grange. Participants may nominate delegates for the Governor's Conference on Libraries in October and future White House Conference in September 1979.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Maryland
Martha Reynolds
White House
Emmitsburg Public Library
Sneadner Hall
Frederick Community College
New Market Grange
Barbs on youth and winter chores in old-school note
A terse reflection notes that youth face yearly tests while aging brings resignation. It suggests a sturdy winter coat and a heavy bett in the back to push kids outdoors for snow shoveling. The tone hints at practical grit and seasonal work.
Coffee Coupons Soar Amid Rising Prices
Readers joke about pricey coffee while noting Scenta-off coupons arrive despite inflation. The quip suggests promotions persist even as costs climb.
Joe Davis chronicled as a Frederick forestry to scouting pioneer
Joe Davis born 1912 in Manchester New York rose from NYA and CCC work to forestry with Lehigh Valley Railroad. He shaped Frederick County Meagher watershed and Gambrill State Park projects, then shifted to professional scouting. His career spanned CCC camp leadership, ski area development, Philmont directorate, and national training centers, culminating in chief duties at Schiff Scout Reservation and Mendham Training Center.
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Joe Davis
Frederick
Frederick County
Manchester
N.Y
John and
Lena Davis
United States
Europe
Joe
Cornell University
Cornell Forestry
WPA
National Youth Association
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
NYA
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Dr. Recknagel
Maryland
Fred Beasley
Mountaindale
Deron
U.S. Army Seergen
Gambrill
State of
Gambrill State Park
Meadow Mountains
New Germany
Garrett County
Mason-Dixon Line
Ithaca
Forestry Service
Ridge Road
Camp David
Annie Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Viola Rice
Miss Rice
Aliss Rice
Myersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Mortimore Smith
Boy Scouts of America
James E. West
Mencham
N.J
Boy Scouts
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker Estale
Fary Breyer
Henry Breyer
Goodear
Kent Spear
National Capital Area Council
Washington, D.C
Frederick Francis Scott Key
B.S.A
Forest Service
Roanoke
Bradford-Pulaski County
Virginia
Chicago
Philmont
N. M
Charlie Stups
New Brunswick
Schiff Scout Reservation
Mendham
Retired Frederick resident Joe Davis active in plans
Joe Davis, long resident of Frederick County, pursues retirement projects with vigor. He promotes pre retirement planning through AIM, works with the Chamber of Commerce and Frederick Community College, assists HEW training programs, and supports Laubach Literacy Council International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
New Mexico
Frederick
Frederick County
Lee Place
I.V
American Association of Retired Persons
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber and
Frederick Community College
Department of Health and Welfare
HEW
Laubach Literacy Council International
Betty Seligman
Rodney Willard
Doe
Boys Week events and registration draw light turnout
Registration for the statewide May primary and fall general election drew a light turnout countywide, with Frederick City reporting only about 35 to 40 voters at registration sites. Over 200 Frederick boys joined Kiwanis Day events on West Second Street as part of Boys' Week. Frederick girls will perform in Hood College Maynete on May 12 with Sara Ray as Bluejay and Monica Haller as the Sun, joined by Christine Kreh, Dorothy Hermann, Katherine Kieffer, and Sarah Quinn.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Frederick City
Frederick
Kiwanis Club
West Second Street
Hood College
Sara Ray
Bluejay
Monica Haller
Christine Kreh
Dorothy Hermann
Katherine Kieffer
Sarah Quinn
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Bernard W. Flanagan
Ralph Potts
Francis W. Bush Sr
Joseph John Davis
Cancer Crusade
Tower
East Church Street
Lewistown
Clarence W. Warner
Women's Auxiliary
The
New Market Volunteer Fire Department
Grace Brashear
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