Holiday weekend highway safety in Maryland
Marylanders entering Labor Day weekend may see fewer traffic stops as State Police emphasize safety. Operation CARE reduced speeds and impaired driving on interstate highways, with Memorial Day results showing a 14 percent drop in East Coast deaths. Frederick County reported no interstate injuries in the two holiday weekends, while statewide deaths rose to 443. Authorities note a work slowdown over ticketing due to pay demands, urging motorists and patrols to remain vigilant.
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East Coast
Frederick County
Ben Wolman
Fraternal Order of Police
MSD
Maryland
Bereeiits
MD. 28
Dickerson Quarry
Run for the money in running events today
Sponsorships turn marathons into lucrative ventures for firms and runners alike. Companies spend modest sums to gain public exposure, while runners gain prize potential. Outside investment brings timing and location control, media benefits, and concerns over sponsorship ethics. The Road Runners Club of America notes runners oppose liquor and cigarettes, citing conflict of interest.
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Physician and
Sportsmedicine
McGraw-Hill
Road Runners Club of America
Bagley exit sparks dramatic farewell amid regulator turmoil
Washington column details William Bagley of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission facing a Carter-era departure amid accusations of mismanagement and ethics lapses. It notes his Swiss, Hong Kong, and Japan trip at taxpayer expense, future lobbying, and a push for a four month exemption period. The piece also covers Maryland contract ties to Rosenbush DeFilippo, Lee and Cahan, and connections to Agnew era practices. It concludes with broader political satire and notes Motorola’s 50th anniversary.
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Washington
William Bagley
Commodities Futures Trading Commission
Hakdiover
Sarah Bernhardt
Commission
Bagley
Switzerland
Hong Kong
Japan
Los Angeles
California
California Assembly
Congress
Sec
Dick Clark
D Lown
Senate House
Annapolis
Feds
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
General Assembly
Agnew
Blair Lee
Department of Economic and Community Development
Lee
Herbert B. Cahan
Rosenbush Agency
Frank A. DeFilippo
Marvin Manpdel
State House
Cahan
Remenbshies
Carter
Robert Strauss
Texas
Alsc
U.S
Tariff Commission
Strauss
Ite
United States
Fumihiko Togo
White House
Treasury Department
Democratic National Committee
Justice Department
Senator Packewood Defends Tuition Tax Relief Act
Letter to the editor praising the Senate vote for the Tax Relief Act of 1878 allowing direct tax credits for college tuition. The writer argues for freedom of choice and fewer government restrictions, noting budget concerns and urging support for education funding. Four lives lost in 1978 quarry action is mentioned in a separate line.
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Packewood
Senate
Congress
Hanover Raiders Rally To Early Lead In Rain Soaked Win
From the News-Poat files dated August 21 1988 the Hanover Raiders took an early lead and weather interrupted play before they sealed a 3 run victory. Martinsburg Blue Sox edged Waynesboro Redbirds 2 1 in a 1 inning contest. Heavy winds knocked out lines near Frederick County and causing property damage. Local sports notes mention Buckeystown Rangers beating Ballenger B Z in softball and Heart of Maryland League playoff results Harmony 185 Knotville 3 Mount Lena 12 Mount Airy 4. A reader letter questions teen safety and parental influence amid area youth activity near Md 28.
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Heart of Maryland
Harmony
Knotville
Mount Lena
Mount Airy
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Holiday Highway Safety
Rome
Frederick, Md
Jack Anderson
Rosenbush-DeFilippo
Mandel
Ballyhoo
Caban Sod Lee
Rosembush
Renoval
Baltimore
Mar der Rovensite
Neimto
Ravenbush-DeFilippo
Howie Kurts
Bagsey
Michael Gorkin
Rosalyon
Rosalyne
50 Plus
By Dave Goeller
Associated Press
Giesapeake
ST Yta Cox
Fidel
Washington, D.C
News-Poat
Hanover
Martinsburg Blue Sox
Waynesboro Redbirds
Blue Sox
Ome
Culler Lake
Aston Twenty
Tornadic
Buckeystown Rangers
Ballenger B & Z
Searsi Beaeed
Layer
Hoy
BAE Belcher
Darnestown Rd
Beallsville
Neca
North End Civic
Calvin S. Bartgis
Cry Amerman
Her Om
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