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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1985
Page
3
February marks National Heart Month as the American Heart Association and its Frederick Carroll Chapter urge prevention and fundraising. Cardiovascular diseases cause over one million U S deaths annually. Maryland reports over 16 000 heart related deaths last year. In Frederick County 413 residents died from heart causes.
A heart health campaign highlights 3 deaths last year due to cardiovascular disease, with 335 of T20 deaths in Carroll County also linked to heart disease. The Frederick Carroll Chapter targets 238,650 dollars, directing 60 percent locally, 25 percent national, 15 percent Maryland division for research and education. Local addresses are Frederick and Westminster, urging checkups and donations to the Heart Association.
Anthony Harrigan argues that charity actions by Bread for the World create dependency and hinder growth. He cites The New Republic and The Washington Post critiques of Western food aid to Tanzania and Mozambique, noting urban reliance and calls for reforms to avoid perpetual dependency and support long-term system changes.
GAO auditors found six Republican lawmakers were flown to Washington for a midnight MX vote, costing 27760 dollars. Flights could have been cheaper on commercial carriers. The piece cites Gramm, McCain, Dannemeyer, Franklin, Vander Jagt, Sundquist, Campbell and others, noting political incentive and legality concerns.
Letter writers clash over funding for Frederick County tourism groups. CMTC defends 20 years of local promotion and urges inclusion in umbrella plans, while critics say funds should be equitably shared. Also included are letters praising Dr. Stuart Berger’s four year school term and other public notices.
Fifty years ago yesterday, Ballenger and Braddock Grange groups installed officers for the year, naming Pierpont H Kean David Derr Lens D Rens Misa Basel Holter. Poet Robert Burns was the subject of a talk by Justice Guy K Metter as Hood College Glee Club sang six selections. A Holy Hour was to be held in the Visitation Convent chapel with devotions led by Rev Francis B Haradon S J from Georgetown University. Former Visitation Academy alumnae and friends attended.
Twenty years ago more than 125 people attended the sixth annual Heart Fund benefit dance at the Eagles Club in Frederick. Sponsored by Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. employees the event netted 180.17 for the Heart Fund. A rediscovered 179 emancipation document by county archivist Pierce H. Gaver lists reasons for freeing enslaved Frederick County residents, names, and liberation dates. MER and Mrs Clinton Eckard of Walkersville marked 67 years of marriage with their family present.
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