Counties urged to set example on equal pay growth
Ocean City Maryland Delegate Barbara Kreamer head of the Women's Task Force on comparable worth told the Maryland Association of Counties that county officials must ensure women are paid at equivalent levels to men to influence private businesses. She said comparable worth remains a ticklish issue but could become a seniority style norm in 10 years, noting hurdles like civil rights and government salary structures. possible methods include within system pay restructuring or higher taxes to raise women’s salaries.
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Del
Barbara C. Kreamer
D-Harford County
Maryland Association of Counties
Kreamer
Third night of Belfast riots erupts over Protestant clashes
In West Belfast hundreds of Protestants clashed with police for a third night, firing at officers and hurling bombs as authorities reported eight hundred protesters. Police used plastic bullets to disperse crowds after stores burned and several cars were hijacked and torched.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
West Belfast
Thought for Today by Aldous Huxley
The quote recalls Aldous Huxley stating that facts persist even when ignored, underscoring a timeless reminder about truth and perception.
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Aldous Huxley
Marg Fou Retired Businessman Charles Ross III Profile
A personal profile highlights Marg Fou, noting retirement and the life of Charles Ross III, emphasizing career milestones, community involvement, and lingering influence in regional business circles. The piece surveys Rossi’s early ventures, leadership roles, and ongoing mentorship within the local economy.
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Marg Fou
Charles Ross IIi
Weather brief for New England and Maryland coast
High pressure shifts from New England toward the south bringing cooler air and a risk of showers by Sunday. In Western Maryland and nearby counties expect partly sunny to cloudy conditions with highs in the 60s to upper 80s and a chance of showers Sunday, while Ocean City remains in the 70s with cool, clearing conditions. Northeast winds today off the coast shift to easterly by Sunday. Temperatures yesterday ranged Frederick 68 to 72, Cumberland 67 to 87, Hagerstown 45 to 60, Oakland 41 to 99, Westminster 44 to 67.
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Mene Pes
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Teday
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Oakland
Weetminger
David Lesher
Child and sister rest by swing at Frederick park
A swing in East Third Street Park in Frederick served as a resting spot for Luke Francis, 3, of Walkersville while he and his sister waited with their mother. Photo by Sam Yu.
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Frederick
Luke Francis
Walkersville
Sam Yu
Republicans seek harmony at Dallas convention amid Ferraro disclosures
Republicans closed their platform committee session with a preamble calling the GOP the party of hope and pledging unity as Democrats confront new disclosures about Geraldine Ferraro’s family finances and criticism from a Mondale supporter. Delegations arrive in Dallas as Reagan seeks renomination with Bush on the ticket.
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Walter F. Mondale
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Trent Lott
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Wording in Civiletti bill allows local education flexibility
Ocean City reports on how the Civiletti education aid bill is drafted for local use, with flexibility to fit each county’s needs. Del Maurer notes maintenance of effort while counties decide objectives, focusing on classroom outcomes and teacher support. Prince George’s County officials seek higher quality and quantity in education, including lower teacher-student ratios and expanded programs.
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Ocean City
Maryland
Del
Lucille Maurer
Montgomery County
Maryland Association of Counties
Maurer
Bonnie F. Johns
Prince George’s County
Minesweeping in Red Sea as U S and Britain probe ships
U S helicopters and British ships sweep the Red Sea to locate mines after 18 ships were damaged in five weeks. Lloyds reports the Panama cargo vessel Esta damaged on July 28. Egyptian, British, and U S forces coordinate operations from Suez Gulf, with Iranian and Libyan links discussed and Iranian threats reiterated amid ongoing risk to Hormuz and canal traffic.
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Door-to-door corn seller serves weekly harvest
Melvin Cookie Cook joins summer farmers peddling corn on Frederick roadsides offering door to door delivery from a green pickup. For 25 cents per dozen he brings corn to your home. His season lasts about a week with limited delivery so far this year. He farms two acres near Ballenger Creek Pike with about 1% acre in corn.
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Cookie" Cook
Frederick
Cook
Blue Ridge
East Patrick Street
Ballenger Creek Pike
Melvin Cookie
Richard T. Meagher
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