Frederick primaries loom with 28 days to learn candidates
Frederick voters face a tight schedule as the September 15 city primaries determine mayoral nominees for the November 3 general election and the five alderman seats. Incumbent Ronald Young and Richard Stirley seek Democratic backing while Paul Crum and John Lewis vie for Republican nod. Nine Republicans and several Democrats enter race for five aldermen, with a shift removing city treasurer from elected position. Citizens urged to attend candidate nights and forums before the primary.
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Frederick
Frederick City
Board of Alderman
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Townhouse Owners Association
South End Coalition
Board of Aldermen
Ronald N. Young
Richard E. Stirley
Paul L. Crum
John F. Lewis
James M. Murphy
Charles E. Abrecht
Alex W. Barber
Paul C. Clark
Diane Culbertson
Allen G. Merchant
C. Arlene Phillips
H. Thomas Summers
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Cy" Bartgis
Claude R. DeLavier Jr
James S. Grimes
Charles A. Fogle
David Grove
Edward G. Gotham Sr
Hertha M. Kennedy
William 8. Shook
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Readers dispute Maryland state employee pay article
An 11 year Maryland state employee criticizes an Associated Press piece on “generous” benefits. He cites pay raises since 1979 totaling about 23 percent, 7 percent on 1990, and 1981 increases, arguing they are not automatic or excessive. He notes holidays at 15 and vacation ranges from 10 to 25 days, contending comparisons to private and federal sectors are skewed.
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Frederick Post
Associated Press
Maryland
Abscam fallout and political tensions across Washington
Washington readers confront the Abscam case era with notes on Senator Harrison Williams and FBI conduct. The piece sketches prosecution flaws, hidden video tapes, and exculpatory memos while noting union unrest, ambassador West's pro Saudi stance, and lingering questions about government leverage and public morale.
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Washington
Harrison Williams
D-N.j
FBI
Abscam
Williams
Seger Ment
Wubers
Mel Weinberg
Sheik
Indy Badbwar
Wiliams
Justice Department
Seoutor
U.S
Edward Plaza
George Koelzer
John Good
Good
Solidarity Pincees
National Treasury Employees Union
Treasury
Montreal
Defense of Our Country Recruitment System
A concise note on the current armed forces recruitment framework. It discusses the objective of defending the nation and the role of enlistment programs in sustaining military capability. The text emphasizes national duty and the need to sustain a ready defense through recruitment efforts.
Mandatory service plan for national defense debate
A fragment discusses reallocating funds from piracy to strengthen armed forces and questions the impact on social services. It proposes a mandatory service with a Peace Corps style program for graduates to contribute to national defense, suggesting tapping youth talent could lower medical costs and bolster readiness.
School Board to name acting superintendent soon
Leslie N. Coblentz said a new Frederick County Board of Education superintendent would not be named at the next meeting. James C. Biehl, acting head of Palmer’s office, is expected to be named acting superintendent.
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Leslie N. Coblentz
Frederick County
Edna J. Measell
West Frederick Junior High School
Board of Education
Herman Fayety
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Vn K. Warren Ads
Public backs Social Security reform push despite tax fears
A National Federation of Indian Bureau poll shows only 31 percent approve the retirement program. Many favor private investing for their contributions, with 58 percent preferring personal or employer bank investments. The NFIB proposal urges restricting nonretirement benefits and shifting Medicare and other items to general taxes. Strong lobby opposition and public pressure will decide reform.
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Congress
National Federation of Indian
Gorgrese
TRE
Simons Tae Spires
Chile
Social Security Administration
NFIB
Boskins
NFTB
Deatlitz
Capley Hews Service
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University of Maryland
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Willard Holter
Robert Keller
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Charles L. Keeney
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