Frederick County open space pledge boosts preservation effort
The article notes Howard County’s growth pressures and outlines three preservation strategies including parkland protection and agricultural and environmental preservation. Peter Pearce near Clemsonville donates 200 acres to open land, joining his parents’ earlier farm donation to total 550 acres kept from development. The move aims to ease congestion, keep schools less crowded, and maintain a rural lifestyle as Frederick County faces growth.
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Howard County
Frederick
Peter Pearce
Clemsonville
Frederick County
Pearce
Christmas in Bethlehem Amid Israeli Occupation Violence
Roy Meachum argues Christmas in Bethlehem is shadowed by the Israeli army crackdown. He condemns citations of both sides and calls for prayer for Palestinians and for hostages in Lebanon, urging peace and human rights over empire.
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Christ
Holy Land
Israel
Gaza
West Bank
Yitzhak Shamir
U.N
Folke Bernadotte
Jerusalem
Iraq
Euphrates River
David ben-Gurion
Gaza Strip
Jesus
Shamir
Sinai
Egypt
Camp David
Libya
IDF
Security Council
U.S
Lebanon
Middle East
Navy seeks 2.5 million feet of office space by 1994
The U S Navy probes a $500 million relocation, eyeing northern Virginia as a hub near Crystal City with 7,000 related private jobs if a joint venture lease purchase can be struck. GSA bids rise as Arlington holds the line and nearby counties list undeveloped sites. Potential San Diego follow alike warns taxpayers of possible fraud while Moscow shadows raise more intrigue.
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U.S. Navy
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Virginia
Crystal City
Washington, D.C
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Neighrhood
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GSA
Arlington County
Penn
Northern Virginia
Beltway
Fairfax County
Jennifer Smith
Alexandria
Northern
Two Men Kidnapped After Gas Station Robbery Near Richmond
Former Knoxville resident Thomas A. Hanes, 25, and a taxi driver were abducted by a lone bandit who robbed a College Park filling station. The pair were forced into a stolen cab and later left on a highway south of Richmond, Virginia, as the robber fled in other stolen vehicles.
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Knoxville
Thomas A. Hanes
College Park
Mr. Hanes
Richmond
Frederick County Home Rule Debate Splits on Approach
Five members of the Frederick County Governmental Study Commission favor code home rule with a five member board and a cautious pace. The 10 member majority backs a seven member council with an elected executive. Sixteen Fort Detrick staff teach at Frederick Community College. Dr Rex Martin elected president of the Frederick County Medical Society at the annual Christmas meeting. Ernest Dettbarn president-elect, Fred Baker treasurer, A A Pearre Jr secretary.
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Governmental Study Commission
Leon B. Enfield
Earl F. Geishert
James P. Mause
Irving M. Weil
Board of Commissioners
Fort Detrick
Frederick
Frederick Community College
John M. Ladine
Richard O’connor
David Edwards
Robert Switzer
Marshall Dick
Robert Rosato
David Stafange
Wally Foster
Arthur J. Dukes
Richard A. Creager
J. Ray Frank
James Martin
Brucy Gray
Harold Neufeld
Jerry J. Tulis
Rex Martin
Frederick County Medical Society
Hotel Frederick
Ernest Dettbarn
Fred Baker
A.A. Pearre Jr
A Bah Humbug Take On Christmas Pressures
A reader from Rohrersville rails at Christmas chaos. She cites decorations, shopping, overspending, tree hunting disappointments, and late bills. She urges parents to educate themselves and contact Annapolis officials about school construction funding.
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Annapolis
Family farm eyed for massive dump sparks outrage
Montgomery County executive Sidney Kramer faces backlash as rural preserve land is proposed as a dump site. Critics warn a preexisting landfill nearby could bury decades of trash and threaten farm families. BEV THOMS Dickerson voices the revolt against using agriculture preserves for waste.
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Montgomery
Sidney Kramer
Noo
WSSC
Shady Grove
Travilah
Remember the real St. Nicholas and the Christmas spirit
Robert E. Kennedy praises the historic St. Nicholas as bishop of Smyrna who promoted charity. He notes the contrast with modern Santa Claus and urges focusing on giving over receiving during Christmas. The piece recalls Nicholas’s life, deeds, and sainthood, urging readers to emulate his generosity.
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Robert E. Kennedy
St. Nicholas
Bethlehem
Santa Claus
Christ Child
Nicholas
Smyna
Asia Minor
Nicea
St. Bridget
Governor Schafer's school funds clash with pet projects
Public debate centers on whether Maryland can cap school construction at 60 million annually for five years while funding pet projects including a 200 million light rail between Hunt Valley and Glen Burnie. Local officials dispute the governor's spending limit and question how funds are allocated.
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Schaefer
Hunt Valley
Glen Burnie
Charles P Goodwin recounts Festival of Lights origin
Frederick resident Charles P Goodwin recalls proposing natural greens white candles street caroling and a Court Square gathering that grew into a 11 year tradition. He thanks those who make the Christmas event possible and offers goodwill with Tiny Tim’s blessing.
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Peter Mertz
Williamsburg
Court Square
Tiny Tim
Problems with road on Opossumtown Pike car dip
Reader comments on the dualization of Opossumtown Pike from page A-10 dated Friday December 41 1987 criticizing the entrance to Amber Meadows Professional Center and warning of possible accidents in bad weather. Signed by McCardell.
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Opossumtown Pike
Amber Meadows Professional Center
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