Frederick County board reshapes Hillcrest plan for fair redistricting
The Frederick County Board of Education, following superintendent Noel Farmer’s recommendations, approved a revised Hillcrest redistricting plan that shifts some students to new schools while preserving options for certain early grade transfers. The decision avoids universal transportation funding, places responsibility on families, and anticipates ongoing growth and future adjustments.
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Hillcrest
South Frederick
Noel Farmer
Carroll Manor
Dr. Farmer
Taft Memorial Echoes as Reagan Faces Setbacks in Washington
Roy Meachum notes Taft’s legacy of resisting concentrated power amid Reagan era turmoil. Kennedy's Supreme Court elevation and Contras vote defeat signal Democratic gains and a softer GOP grip. Calls for renewed Middle East focus and bipartisan leadership contrast with White House missteps and lingering policy fragility.
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Reagan
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Robert A. Bork
Bork
Douglas H. Ginsburg
California
Edward M. Kennedy
Strom Thurmond
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Middle East
Yitzhak Shamir
West Bank
U. S. State Department
Occupied Territories
U.S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
Robert A. Taft
Dole Campaign Hits New Hampshire In Focused Swing
Bob Dole toured New Hampshire aiming to narrow the gap with Bush in the presidential primary. He spoke at Laconia area stops including Wolfeboro Junior High and Center Ossipee about deficits, health care, and aging, stressing a spending freeze and programs' permanent reform. His wife Elizabeth contrasted the record with Bush, while Webster’s legacy looms as a measurement of principle.
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Daniel Webster
Bob Dole
New Hampshire
Mr. Webster
Mr. Dole
Senate
Dole
George Bush
Dale van Atta
Granite State
Bush
Laconia
N.H
Wolfeboro Junior High School
Elizabeth
Reagan
Bob
Medico Highwatch Rehabilitation Center
Center Ossinee
Kennett High School
Conway
Congress
Alexander Hamilton
John Howe
Laconia Evening Citizen
Howe
Readers clash over dining rules for parents with kids
Brenda Miller of Walkersville asks where to sit in a Monrovia restaurant debate on separate sections for parents with young children. She says her family, including a non smoking child friendly choice and non smokers, should not be shunned and that they will dine out despite criticism.
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Monrovia
War and Peace Debate Shapes Public Letters
A series of letters discusses war and peace policy, peacemaking, and criticizing military solutions. David Braune argues for dialogue over retaliation and opposes Contra funding. Geraldine Coblen of Thurmont defends public access for families. Charles P. Goodwin urges gun control measures including permits and frisking. The Frederick News-Post reminds readers letters must include signed names and verifiable contact details.
Maryland prison road camp planned in Frederick County
The State Roads Commission chair Dr Homer E Tabler announced that Maryland would establish the first prison road camp somewhere in Frederick County. Details of cost and maintenance under the $100000 1937 appropriation were being prepared by Harold E Donnell the state prison superintendent. The letter to the editor by Jesse C Shaver urged better radio reception in Frederick. Prof S Fenton Harris directed Frederick High School band and orchestra silver anniversary concert with 51 boys 5 girls in the band and 22 boys 6 girls in the orchestra. The Izaak Walton League received the third shipment of western rabbits to Frederick County 10 crates 120 rabbits bringing the total stocked to 630 rabbits purchased for 835 per crate.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Homer E. Tabler
State Roads Commission
Harold E. Donnell
Jesse C. Shaver
Robert L. Shipley
Frederick
Mr. Shaver
S. Fenton Harris
Frederick High School
Harris
Izaak Walton League
Waltonites
Anchor truck overturns on U.S. 40 near Plane 4
An anchor motor carrier plunged into a small ravine and stream, turning over in a thicket. The driver escaped without serious injuries. Wreckers faced the task of righting six new cars without further damage. In Montgomery County, the School Board agreed to reopen salary talks as 169 suburban Washington schools remained closed after a strike. Counseling Services Inc. held its annual meeting with Major Charles V. Main elected president for a two-year term at All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Reverend William C. Warner, who had led the group, presided.
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United States
National Rifle Association
NRA
U.S. 40
Plane No. 4
Nto
Montgomery County
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