Hiroshima marks 40th anniversary of atomic bombing
The city observed four decades since the Little Boy attack with a minute of silence at 8 15 a m and a Peace Memorial Park ceremony. About 138 700 identified victims named at the cenotaph, with 360 000 survivors to study and offer free medical care. Prime Minister Nakasone urged disarmament talks and world leaders to visit Hiroshima, while Americans Jack Lemmon and Leonard Bernstein attended unofficial events.
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Jobless rate dips slightly in Frederick County June
Frederick County unemployment edged down from 2.8 to 2.7 percent in June as the civilian labor force grew to 73,562, with June figures remaining below last year’s 3.2 percent and well under Maryland statewide 4.5 percent. Stateside, Carroll 3.9, Montgomery 2.5, Washington 7.0 percent. officials cite the lowest June statewide rate since 1973.
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Montgomery
Washington County
Howard County Fair Association marks 40th year
Partly cloudy weather and farming notes lead the page, highlighting the Howard County Fair Association celebrating its 40th anniversary. The section also mentions Western Maryland weather and a quotation by Oscar Wilde, with a map on page A-2.
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Maryland
Ethical Otepee
Howard County Fair Association
Critics oppose Maryland hospital downsizing plan public hearing
Maryland Health Resources Planning Commission heard strong criticism over a proposal to reduce hospital beds including a plan to cut Frederick Memorial Hospital by 56 beds to leave 197. Opponents warned of reduced access while supporters cited regional downsizing trends and a July ISS report outlining options and data on Maryland’s hospital system.
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Maryland Health Resources Planning Commission
MHRPC
Washington County Hospital
Maryland
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Kery Hummel
Health Systems Agency
HSA
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Commissioners triple support for N Market renovation plan
Frederick County commissioners on Monday voted 3 to 2 to triple their original funding for renovating the 520 N Market Street county building. The measure allocates more than $1 million to create a consolidated Citizens' Service hub, housing Job Training, Head Start offices, Housing and Community Development, Human Relations, and the senior center.
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N. Market Street
J. Anita Stup
Stup
Charles ¢. Smith
Richard L. Grossnickle
Cooperative Extension Service and
Commission On Aging
Consolidated County Citizens’ Service Division
Head Start
Senior Citizens’ Center
Montevue Complex
Board of Education
John F. Stann
Peace vigil marks Hiroshima 40th anniversary in Frederick
Church bells rang at 8 16 a m on Tuesday as Frederick County nuclear arms protesters held a candle vigil with banners reading No More Hiroshimas and Weapons are for War Give peace a Chance The event organized by the Frederick County Nuclear Arms Freeze Campaign aimed to remind the public of Hiroshima s consequences and reflected on postwar actions by world leaders
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Hiroshima
Kathaleen Lucey
Bob Hanson
Barry Kissin
C. Kurt Holter
Frederick County
HiiroshiMa
Japan
Patrick
Market Streets
Paula McDonough
Truman
Businessmen clash over proposed downtown tax district
Members of the downtown task force and several area retailers again clash over creating a specifically taxed commercial district. Strong entities appear as businessmen and retailers in the downtown area discuss plans and concerns about the proposed zone and its implications.
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Dick Kessler
King’s Men's Wear On
South Market
Kessler
Frederick man enters race for City Board of Aldermen
Robert Tracey of Frederick, 73, becomes the eighth Republican to announce a bid for the City Board of Aldermen. He vows to audit city books and cut waste, suggesting private contractors for city work to save taxpayers money. Tracey aims to serve his first public office after years as a local ice truck driver.
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City Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Tracey
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