Miracle Project Clearwater revives farm with 500 volunteers
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District coordinated 500 volunteers to transform 245 acres of the Warren Roelkey farm near Knoxville into a model of soil and water conservation. The event drew about 10,000 spectators, with PBS and federal crews recording efforts for October viewing. The project aims to reduce soil erosion by about 0 percent and preserve nutrients while showcasing conservation practices to farmers, students, and stewards.
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Frederick County
Thrasher Farm
Clearwater
News- Post
Nick Wood
C. Kurt Holter
Public Broadcasting System
Project Clearwater
Roelkey
Potomac River
Warren Roelkey
South Mountain
Project Clearwater Leadership Roster
Frederick Maryland August 21 1978 list identifying leaders Bertram Enfield G Paul Edwards George D Wood Kathy Gugulis and a chairman equipment finances farm planning and press relations roles for the initiative in the local area.
Concerned Citizens lead vanguard in education debate
Reader letter praises Frederick County parents group opposing assigned reading in high schools while urging calm dialogue among educators and the public. The piece frames Concerned Citizens as partners in education reform and cites national funding battles, parental consent for ESEA programs, and local respect for administrators and community voices.
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Jean Silvius
Frederick County
Congress
National Science Foundation
Natian
Orrin Hatch
Utah
ESEA
Montgomery County
FTN
Rest of
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State board reform urged after St Marys audit concerns
Eugene W. Goll argues for independent governing boards for Maryland colleges following a ten page audit of St Marys College covering 1975 to 1977. The piece criticizes weak oversight and calls for better training and accountability for trustees to prevent fund misuses and budget deficits.
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St. Mary's College
Leonard Rosenberg
Maryland
University of Maryland
St. Mary’s College
St. Mary's County
St. Mary's
Maryland General Assembly
Maryland State Board of Higher Education
Chesapeake Life Insurance Company
Rosenberg
State Board of Comunity
Autumn Campaign Opening in Frederick County
Residents gear up as warns of harvest era approach. The Democratic campaign opening is set with a Frederick County Central Committee meeting called by Chairman Oberg. The note hints at rising interest in national affairs and local political organizing.
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Frederick County
Rayerie Couty
Oberg
Aay
New 20 Year Appointment at Francis Aulume
Twenty years ago Jack Edward Lee begins his duties as the new head at the Francis Aulume at month end. Paul W. McAuliffe remains hotel manager guiding local contacts and methods as a group of employees, county agents, and a local enter participate in fairfield pennant events and other activities. The Hanover Eagles fall 64 to 14 while Cashtown beats Emmitsburg 72 to 64 and Union Bridge is sparked in a 72 point game. The Third Annual Price Electric employees’ picnic attracts 1,100 attendees at Husky Park with C A Curiae leading arrangements and several chairmen assisting.
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Jack Edward Lee
Francis
Fairfield
Hanover Eagles
Cashtown
Emmitsburg
Price Electric
Husky Fark
C. A. Curiae
Corps of Engineers accused of steering pork barrel funds
Washington report charges the Army Engineers funneled about 10 million dollars into tourist centers and information centers to bolster projects for Congressmen. Lt Gen Morris allegedly ordered a tubthumping operation linking civilian pork to national defense, with divisions drafting plans approved in Washington but not disclosed to committees. Rep. Tom Bevil of Alabama is named as unaware of the program until requested by reporters.
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Army Engineers
Corps
J. W. Morris
Army
National Defense
Morris
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