Rogers resigns Frederick tourism post amid program uncertainty
Al Rogers resigns as director of tourism for the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce after an administrative agreement expired and the future of the tourism program remains unclear. He intends to focus on Multi Media with his wife and his duties as president of the Maryland Association of Travel Executives. He cites lack of firm commitment and ongoing hustles over the Lewism program as reasons and notes no successor has been named.
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Chamber of Commerce of Frederick, Inc
Frederick
al Rogers
Aslakson
Rogers
Maryland Association of Travel Executives
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Hogers
Tourism Post
Chamber
City aims to finish 1976 projects in Bicentennial year
Mayor Ronald N. Young outlined 1976 city goals focusing on completing ongoing projects rather than new ones. Key items include beautifying South Market Street, relocating Independent Hose Company, and restoring the B&O railroad station. He cited strong citizen involvement and an excellent rapport with the Board of Aldermen.
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Ronald N. Young
Young
South Market Street
Independent Hose Company
B&o
Lee
Board of Aldermen
Shakespeare
Potomac
McClellan
Hopefuls queue for 3 B House of Delegates seats
In District 3B aspirants line up behind Delphey and Wirts as Democratic and Republican contenders set pace. GOP hopefuls Smariga and Osburn challenge the invincible Delphey while Democrats rally around Virts with a crowded primary forecast.
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House of Delegates
Julien P. Delphey
Clifton C. Wirts
Konaki N. Young
James E. McClellan
Robert E. Smariga
Robert D. Osburn Jr
Galen Clagett
Smariga
Osburn
GOP
Delphey
Jaycees
Frederick Post and News Raise Subscription Rates January 1 1976
Announcement effective January 1 1976 increases subscription rates for the Frederick Post Morning and The News Evening. Home delivery by meter route carrier or newsboy or girl: week 8c, monthly and multi month terms listed. mail rates vary by region including foreign states. newsstand rate remains 10 cents.
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Frederick Post
News
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
D.C
Frederick
Ford orders fighter security at airports
President Ford orders rapid federal action to tighten airport security after the New York City bombing at La Guardia Airport that killed 11 and wounded about 13. A task force led by FAA chief John McLucas and Coleman reviews measures including locker security and centralized key control while daily progress reports are sought.
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Washington
Ford
New York City
Transportation and Justice Department
FSI
White House
Ken Nessen
Transportation
William T. Coleman Jr
Coleman
Nessen
Federal Aviation Administration
John McLucas
FAA
Colorado
Bicentennial New Year Celebrations Ring in 1976
Americans welcome 1976 with Bicentennial themed events across the nation. In New York City the Times Square ball drops at midnight with a 50 foot banner and balloons while Philadelphia moves the Liberty Bell under guard for a public exhibit. Fireworks in Colorado Springs and state flags mark the start of the centennial year. Police prep for riots in Fort Lauderdale as festive crowds mingle with alcohol and vandalism risks. Symphony Hall in Boston sells out as Arthur Fiedler conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra to begin the celebrations.
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Bete Handlearder
Any Lombardo
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Philadelphia
National Park Service
Independence Hall
Pennsylvania
Park Service
Douglas Warnock
U.S Mint
Times Square
Rockies
Adaman Club
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Hockies
Plains
New England
South Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Mississippi Valley
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Boston
Symphony Hall
Arthur Fiedler
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Frederick County Citizens Band Radio Club offers New Year’s transport
The Frederick County Citizens Band Radio Club Inc will provide free confidential rides for those unable to drive on New Year’s Eve December 31 and January 1. From about 10 p m on each night volunteers will standby to ensure safe travel for intoxicated individuals. call 662-2961 for rides.
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Frederick County Citizens Band Radio Club, Inc
Radio Club
Quake Hammers Western Greece Leveling Villages
An earthquake struck western Greece causing heavy damage to towns south of Lake Trikhonis and Messolonghi. Ano Makrinou and Kato Makrinou were leveled, about 1500 residents affected, hundreds of homes damaged, and thousands left homeless as power lines failed and communications were cut. Police report no deaths or serious injuries at once but search and rescue ongoing.
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Patras
Greece
Lake Trikhonis
Messolonghi
Ano
Kato Makrinou
Alton Bennett Dies at 78 Prominent Attorney Leader
Alton Y. Bennett 78 prominent attorney and political leader died this morning at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He lived at 301 West Second Street and was husband of Sara Staley Bennett. Arrangements by Smith Fadeley Keeney Basford Funeral Home 106 East Church Street.
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Alton Y. Bennett
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Bennett
W. Second St
Sara Staley Bennett
Smith, Fadeley, Keeney and Basford Funeral Home
Etchison’s
E. Church St
No Paper Thursday Adopts Holiday Schedule
The News will not publish Thursday January 1 to observe the holiday. Editorial offices will reopen Thursday at 4 p.m. in preparation for Friday’s edition. May we wish readers a safe and happy Bicentennial New Year.
Scott sought illegal payoffs amid GX allegations
Article alleges Scott sought illicit payments while Social Security reforms face scrutiny and a broader regional instability surfaces with troop movements into Angola. Weather notes forecast rainy periods, mild highs, and cooler conditions into Thursday with mid range temperatures.
Santa letter record at Frederick News Post for 1979
The Frederick News-Post reports a busy Santa office with 217 letters from 275 children for Christmas 1979. Included are 30 letters from Lewistown School third graders and 29 from Mrs Dixie Singleton class, with two letters carrying return addresses. Santa’s helper Mrs Bette Prank coordinated mailed responses.
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Santa
Frederick
News-Post
Bette Prank
Frederick Post
Olhee Personne
Lin Turnerding
North Pole
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Pep” Brown
Ames L. Brown
W. South Street
Amos L. Brown
State Central Committee
Frederick County
Zimmerman, Aldridge and
Virts
Trans World Airlines
la Guardia
Associated Press
Alton Bennett
Alton Y. Bennet
Inside the News
GULF
Scott
Cuba
Angola
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