Sunday voting proposed to boost falling turnout
The New York Times discusses historically low turnout in 1980 and predicts possible lows in November elections. It suggests moving election day to Sunday as a simple change to reduce barriers, citing transportation, work obligations, and long lines. It notes Sunday voting could curb forecast-driven disengagement and compares to European practices.
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Reagan adapts to press style with family theater briefings
George E. Condon Jr reports President Reagan’s White House shifting briefing methods after criticism of early press conferences. The switch moves from thick briefing books to staged family theater sessions with lights and reporter-role aides, aiming to present unscripted access while protecting the president from overexposure.
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New Big Brothers Big Sisters director named in Frederick
Joy Pittman reports the Frederick branch welcomes Sushil Bhattacharjee as executive director after a year without leadership. Born in Calcutta, he brings global social work experience from Canada, India, and Africa and aims for long two year matches to sustain impact and prevent volunteer burnout while delivering positive student outcomes.
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Letters urge preserving old Frederick post office amid parking clash
Laura Halford of Mt. Airy argues for keeping Frederick's downtown post office, praising its 1917 Greek architecture while noting parking shortages. She suggests moving the building to Greece for architecture and parking, urging the mayor and Historic District Commission to consider it. The letter references the Pony Express and mail delivery to D.C.
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Frederick City
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Eighth Shipley Reunion Highlights 300 Attendees at Emery Grove
August 1803 report notes the Shipley clan gathering in Baltimore County with 300 members enjoying acrobatics at the park. A later item mentions beauty winner Francis K. Ogle at Mt Tabor Park and notes Hoover era theme about Prohibition repeal.
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