Couple recalls Elvis collage in memory of the King
Area couple Bill and Sheila Harris designed a 20 by 30 inch Elvis life collage from clippings to honor the singer. They planned to print and sell the piece but legal issues delayed presses, choosing instead to share the project in The News-Post and invite reflection on Presley’s deep religious side.
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Howard County Fair opens with queen crowning in 37th year
The Howard County Fair began its 37th annual run at West Friendship with a full day of activities including the crowning of Carole McFann as the 1981-82 Howard County Farm Queen. Gov. Hughes and Pat attended as Donna Day and Laura Rooney were named first runner up and princess respectively. McFann, a Glenelg High School graduate and Virginia Tech student, plans to enter sheep production as a career and also holds the Maryland Lamb and Wool Princess title. The event featured a fish bowl question, a fashion show, and past presidents received lifetime passes.
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Sykesville
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Gail Sanborn
Patty Bowman
Went Friendship
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Elliott City
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Glenelg
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Woodstock
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Inside The News Soldiers Win Battles, Generals Take Credit
A concise aphorism attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte notes that soldiers win battles while generals receive credit. The quote reflects military history thought on leadership and merit in warfare.
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USPS Seeks 165000 Demolition Charge To Sell Frederick Post Office
The Frederick post office again hits the market at 122000 appraisal plus 165000 demolition costs. Mayor Young refuses, saying the extra charge is too steep while former bidder Laughlin calls the price too high. Demolition status remains unsettled as barricades and interior items draw police and contractor review.
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John R. Laughlin
Potts & Callahan, Inc
Baltimore
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Richard M. Ashton
Drowning at Cunningham Falls State Park Claims Baltimore Teen
A 22 year old Maryland man drowned Sunday when his canoe capsized on Little Hunting Creek Lake in Cunningham Falls State Park near Thurmont. Relatives in the canoe were rescued unharmed. Maryland State Police said inexperience with canoes caused the accident. Divers recovered the body about three hours after the 2:20 p.m. incident. Officer M. E. Crouse investigated.
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PLO evacuation plan from Beirut advances toward Saturday
U S envoy Habib returned to Beirut with concessions from Israel on withdrawing Palestinian guerrillas from west Beirut. Lebanon says evacuation could start as early as Saturday as Begin's cabinet softens stand on multinational force entry and verifies outgoing fighters, while pilot and missing soldiers remaining a sticking point. Saeb Salam comments quoted in Beirut papers.
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Saeb Salam
Frederick to host 13-15 Babe Ruth World Series next year
Frederick will host the 13 to 15 year olds Babe Ruth World Series next year with an option to host the 18 year olds in 1985. The Frederick Babe Ruth League voted unanimously to exercise the option after an executive meeting.
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Red Cross official faults Israelis over Beirut aid access
In Baltimore reporting, John de Salis of the International Red Cross team in Lebanon accuses the Israeli army of blocking relief efforts in besieged West Beirut. He says medicines and emergency supplies are halted and Israeli officers evade honoring the Geneva Convention, with Red Cross reps repeatedly given the runaround.
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Irish Attorney General Connolly Struck By Resignation Rumor
In Dublin, Prime Moi Cadres demanded Connolly from vacation as a man charged with a double murder was arrested at the attorney general's penthouse in Dalkey outside Dublin. The BBC reported no official resignation request as of the filing. The suspect, Malcolm Edward Daniel MacArthur, is described as the 3¢-year-old son of a wealthy farming family.
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Fifth anniversary of Presley death at Graceland
More than 5,000 fans gathered at Elvis Presley's grave at Graceland to mark the fifth anniversary of his death. Candles lit, mourners walked the driveway to Meditation Garden where Presley, his parents, and grandmother are buried. A memorial service was planned nearby. The same bulletin notes Soviet naval cruise missile flight testing readiness, with intelligence indicating missiles may debut this fall.
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TV Documentary Cited in Maryland Whooping Cough Outbreak
Maryland health officials and WRC-TV dispute the role of a April aired documentary questioning whooping cough safety. Dr. Feng-Ying C Lin says 23 of 24 cases followed the program, while the station argues it spurred more diligent reporting.
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Pentagon Plan Aims to Win Prolonged Nuclear War
The Los Angeles Times reports a secret Pentagon strategy prepared for the Reagan administration detailing how the United States could win a prolonged nuclear war. The plan was completed and sent to the National Security Council last week.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round and Notes on Bingo and Poverty Voice
Investigative columnist Jack Anderson blames both PLO and Israel for Beirut civilian deaths while Nancy Luse examines bingo as a popular pastime. Julian Bond comments on rising Black poverty yet shrinking political voice. Betty Lester reports from Summit Point for the Trak Auto National race. Becky Brashear and Gail Cissna feature champion animals at the Carroll County Fair held Aug 27.
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