Carroll Manor PTA Walkout Over School Funding Discrepancies
Carroll Manor Elementary near Adamstown faced a PTA walkout after officers quit amid claims of funding inequities. The Board of Education and Superintendent are reviewing the issue, with six students transferred to private schools this year.
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Carroll Manor School
PTA
Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools
Carroll Manor Elementary
Parent-Teacher Association
Adamstown
T. Meade Felton
John L.) Carnachan
Carroll Manor
School Board
Schools Board
Felton
Emmitsburg
Fraley fined and imprisoned for meat laws violations
James Austin Fraley Jr. 37, of near Thurmont, was convicted on 44 counts of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and sentenced in Washington, D.C. to two to six years and fines totaling $6,000. The judge ordered six to 18 months and $1,000 on four counts run consecutively, with six to 18 months and $1,000 on the remaining 40 counts concurrent. Fraley sold rotten meat from Country Line Markets and supplied Bishop Markets and Big V Supermarkets. Evidence showed moldy pork repackaged as fresh and chitterlings washed and redone for resale. Government witnesses described slime removal and salt-water soaking to hide decomposed products. Prosecution by John P. Hume. defense by Albert Ahern.
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James Austin Fraley Jr
Near
Thurmont
U.S. District Court
Washington
D.C
Howard F. Corcoran
Fraley
5Th St. N.W
Morse St. N.E
Bishop Markets
Big V
Washington, D.C
Linear Park tops city open space fund requests
Frederick City submitted its fiscal 1977 annual program for acquisition to the state Program Open Space. Allen G. Merchant said plans include buying the Exxon Property at Patrick and Bentz, building Linear Park features, and extending the park. Additional projects include Monocacy Park Sagner Park Monteview Park and Maryvale Park with funds requested for South Court Street land as well.
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Carroll Creek
Frederick City
Allen G. Merchant
Exxon
Patrick and
Bentz
Monocacy Park
Sagner Park
Monteview Park
Merchant
Linear Park
Patrick Street
South Court Street
Maryvale Park
Monocacy River Park
Smoke and booze tax hikes eyed as prices ease
Forecast predicts snow mixed with rain today with little accumulation. Highs near 40s, evening showers or flurries, then partial clearing and a windy night. Saturday turns partly cloudy, cold with highs around the 40s. George Eliot quote ends the clipping.
Soviet backed forces win in Angola amid arms shipments
U S cables depict MPLA advances with Cuban support and Russian arm shipments, while UNITA falters. South Africa hints at withdrawal but no clear move. Kissinger eyes Africa visit and possible talks with Moscow as Ford seeks a cease fire. Congress balks at Angola aid, House Speaker Albert doubts White House plan.
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Washington
Russia
Angola
United States
U.S
NATO
Popular Movement For the Liberation of Angola
MPLA
Zaire
National Front
National Union For the Total Independence of Angola
UNITA
Rica
Organization of African Unity
OAU
South Africa
Henry A. Kissinger
Africa
Kissinger
Moscow
Ford
Popular Movement
House
Carl Albert
Congress
Senate
Soviet Union
White House
Albert
Ford Administration
Moore gets life term for attempt on Ford
Sara Jane Moore, 45, sentenced to life by Judge Samuel Conti after a rambling defense of her radical beliefs. The judge called her misguided and said harsher punishment would deter crimes. Moore will be eligible for parole in 15 years and her 9 year old son remains in juvenile custody.
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PTA
Rex Wilhoite
Arnett M. Wilfong
San Francisco
Sara Jane Moore
Ford
Miss Moore
U.S. District Court
Samuel Conti
Conti
Frederick Aalberg
James Hewitt
John F. Kennedy
Charles Manson
Lynette
Squeaky"’ Fromme
Sacramento
Calif
Rain and Snow Forecast for Frederick County
The National Weather Service predicts rain mixed with snow this afternoon as a moist cold front passes. January precipitation is slightly above average with about 2.5 inches measured so far, while snowfall is below average locally. Weekend outlook shows near average highs around 42 degrees and freezing lows with a chance of precipitation Monday and Tuesday.
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National Weather Service
Frederick County
Panel to revise Maryland school construction program
Governor Marvin Mandel orders a 19 member commission led by State Treasurer William James to review Maryland's school construction program amid skyrocketing costs and rising debt. He cites over 1 billion in bonds authorized in five years and more than 500 million sold, warning debt service could strain revenues and endanger the bond rating. He hints at possible local funding parts, with focus on rapidly growing counties and Baltimore. The commission will propose needed changes.
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Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Mandel
William S. James
Commission
Baltimore
Maryland considers three bills to ban fluorocarbon aerosols
ANNAPOLIS AP Three Maryland General Assembly bills would ban fluorocarbon propellants in aerosols with sales halted by summer or mid 1977. Other measures curb fluorocarbon use as debates unfold in House and Senate committees amid mixed reactions from lawmakers. The session also discusses rules changes to avoid end‑of‑session bottlenecks and helmet exemption proposals for motorcyclists age 18 and over. Observance of Memorial Day alignment with federal dates is revived, while a resolution requests a postal stamp honoring Elizabeth Seton.
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Annapolis
Maryland
General Assembly
House
Senate
House of Delegates
Gerard Devlin
Prince Georges County
Des Charles Docter
Montgomery
Iay
Marsland
Federat
Apo-Del
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Liberty Lodge
Charnita
Pennsylvania
Amos L. Brown
John P. Hume
Albert Ahern
Corcoran
City
Inside the News
George Eliot
Puzzie Family Section AG
Newepar
Moore
New York
Legislative Action
Rules Committee
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