Rudolph the Reindeer song creator Johnny Marks recalls hit
In New York, Johnny Marks recounts how Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer began as a rough Ward Christmas giveaway. He rewrote and inverted notes, sending demo records to Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby, and despite initial misgivings by Gene Autry, the tune became a holidays staple. Marks, now 67, remains behind the scenes in Greenwich Village, running St. Nicholas Music Co. and focusing on Christmas songs.
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New York
Johnny Marks
Tokyo
Rugalph the Red- Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Robert L. May
Rudolph
Chicago
Sontgomery Ward and Co
Dinah Shore
Bing Crosby
Gene Autry
Autry
Greenwich Village
St. Nicholas Music Co
Refunding sought for Project MIRROR in Frederick County
Preparations underway to refund the MIRROR Project operating in seven elementary schools. A public hearing is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday Dec 21 at South Frederick Elementary to review the proposal under the Emergency School Aid Act and gather public input.
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Mirror
Frederick County
South Frederick
Fast Frederick
Elm Street
Urbana Elementary
Seniors can still draw Social Security in 1977 earnings rules
In 1977 workers under 72 may earn up to 3000 dollars while receiving benefits, with a 1 dollar deduction for every 2 dollars earned above 3000. Payments stay full in months not earning above 50 dollars or not doing substantial work. Those 72 and older receive full benefits regardless of earnings. disabled beneficiaries have separate rules. Social Security tax remains 5.85 percent employer and employee, 7.9 percent self employed. The wage base rises to 16500, affecting benefits and future payments. monthly outlays exceed 6.2 billion to over 32 million people.
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William E.goodman
Social Security
Frederick
Goodman
Wildlife groups seek halting of 28 mile Lafitte Larose highway
Five conservation groups led by the National Wildlife Federation sue in Washington to block a 28 mile road through Jefferson and Lafourche Parishes arguing the plan violates federal law and would devastate a vital fish and wildlife nursery. The suit targets the FHWA US Coast Guard and four other federal officials for an alleged inadequate environmental impact statement.
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Louisiana
U.S. District Court
Washington, D.C
National Wildlife Federation
NWF
Louisiana Wildlife Federation
Federal Highway Administration
US Coast Guard
Jefferson
Lafourche
William T. Coleman
U.S. Department of Transportation
Thomas L. Kimball
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ESAA
Barbara Brightful
Barbara Koogle
Vernice Mack
Raymond Scott Jr
Troy Clem
William O. Lee
Housing Authority
Joyce Hall
Judy Allen
Jocelyn Wetzel
Jeanette Ambush
Elia Lee
Joan Hildebrand
Marcia Wilke
PTA Council
Florence Dannan
Fire Auxiliary
Leaven Gordon
NAACP
Walter Morgan
Lions Club
Ruth Haynesworth
Carol Young
Urbana
Nicholas Leakins
Donald McLuckie
Eugene Legh
East Frederick
Roy Clever
Waverley
Dwight Roy
North Frederick
Nancy Hendricks
Parkway
Wildlife Group
Fredericktown
Bank
Fredericktown Bank & Trust Company
Fdic Act Plaza Shor
Washington
New York City
Market Street
Patrick Siret
FCC
London
Patrick L. Christoff
Frederick Community College
Charles J. Warner
United States
Christoff
J. Rolfe Castleman
Little Girls
Frederick Towne Mall
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