Bus line proposal links Brunswick and Frederick for rail growth
The idea of a Brunswick to Frederick bus line aims to test demand for a rail link. Frederick’s dense workforce envisions commuting to Washington area, while Brunswick hosts a rail station. If popular, the State Railroad Administration considers a Frederick to Point of Rocks run and contemplates a Frederick to Shady Grove line near Montgomery County.
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Brunswick
Frederick
Washington
D.C
Strate Railroad Administration
Point of Rocks
Shady Grove
Montgomery County
Metro
Mayor's beer and wine license stirs Frederick politics
A Frederick mayorRon Young's plan to open a beer and wine store draws anger from competing liquor and convenience outlets. Critics cite conflict of interest fears while noting his past investment moves and possible Annapolis ambitions. The piece questions timing, transparency, and potential wage impacts for city workers.
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Frederick
Ron Young
Young
Waverley Drive
Frederick City
New
Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Baltimore
State House
Schaefer
Market
Patrick Streets
Hagerstown
Citations
Reagan keeps Iran policy amid domestic noise and tempers actions
Washington insiders reveal Reagan maintains a restrained Iran strategy, using back channels to calm tensions with the mullahs while fearing Iranian provocations. North’s role in covert arms deals and support to contras is described, with warnings of potential escalation and a controversial push for arms via Iran and Israel. A separate note on Washington state locals opposing federal gorge protections adds regional tension. The piece ends with a mini editorial critiquing anti communist rhetoric and Kremlin exposure.
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Washington
Reagan
Iran
Middle East
White House
Ayatollah Khomeini
CLA
Richard Helms
Shah
Khomeini
U.S
Persian Gulf
Pentagon
Iraq
Tehran
Israel
CIA
Oliver North
National Security Council
Oval Office
Reagan Reagan
Nicaragua
North
Congress
Rising Gorge
Washington State
Columbia River Gorge
Feds
Gorge
Kremlin
Moscow
Woscow
United Feature Syndicate
Fire alarm at Ice Street ends with malfunctions and damage
Fifty years ago a call reported a fire at 100 Ice Street. Confusion over street names caused engines to misalign, but no water was needed and little damage occurred as a mattress was thrown from a window. The narrative also notes era ads and local civic updates including historic district advocacy, nurse staffing changes at Montevue Home, and the Western Maryland Railroad’s Thurmont station closure due to automation.
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Ice Street
Uniteds
Tee Street
Market
Ideal Garage
Patrick
Elmer Barnhart
Thurmont
Western Maryland Railroad
Barnhart
Letters to the editor share holiday humor and community praise
A reader adds humor to the season praising Stauffer Miller for a Santa piece and urging remembrance of Wolfsville children. Contributors thank Frederick County volunteers from Walkersville Middle School and recount local history from Black Rock to Braddock, including parks and the old feed mill site.
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Stauffer Miller
Santa
Frederick County
Stauffer
Black Rock
Braddock
Wolfsville
Fone
Post
Walkersville
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People’s Drug Store
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Glade Valley Garber Bakeries
Kemps
WFMD
Princess Yvonne
Board of Aldermen
Goodlow E. Byron
Fredericktown Association
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Charles E. Collins
Board of County Commissioners
Charles W. Zang
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L.P.N
Montevue
Ruth Crawford
Vera Morgan Smithsburg
Jerry Johnson
Rita Gordan
America
Karen Cochran
Walkersville Middle School
Land of the Free
Home of the Brave
Massachusetts
George Morgan
Memory Lane
Farmers Bank
Second Streets
Opera House
Merkle Harder Co
Maryland Theatre
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Staram Marvel
Billy Fisher
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Hell's Half Acre
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