Routzahn wins NRMA Independent Retailer of the Year
Allen Routzahn of Routzahn's receives the 1985 Independent Retailer of the Year Award at the NRMA convention in New York City. The Frederick based retailer, with 10 stores in Maryland and Pennsylvania, is celebrated for community service, industry leadership, and national impact.
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Routzahn
National Retail Merchants Association
New York City
Allen R Routzahn
Vethau
Vuu
United States
Routzahn’s
Frederick
NRMA
James Williams
New York Hilton Hotel
Allen Routzahn
Pany's
Congress
Tse
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Pottstown
Stroudsburg
Williams
America
Maryland
Harry Hughes
Arlen Routzahn
Pennsylvania
Catholic Social Teaching and the Lay Commission Debate
Edward J Walsh argues that a group of Catholic economists and ethicists, the Lay Commission, defensively challenge bishops' economic stance. They insist Catholic social thought upholds private property and subsidiarity while denouncing liberal big-government proposals and defending the centrality of labor as capital.
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America
Walter Mondale
U.S
Lay Commission
Leo XIII
John Paul
Ashton begins 10th year as Frederick city police chief
Maj Richard J Ashton marks his tenth year leading the Frederick City Police Department amid praise from Mayor Ronald Young and former Chief Charles Main. The article traces his career from youth involvement to FBI Academy honors and notes union controversy but endorses his integrity and plans for salary, promotions, and citizen crime prevention efforts.
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Richard Ashton
Frederick
Maj
Richard J. Ashton
Frederick City
Charles V. Main
Main
Ashton
University of Maryland
FBI Academy
National Academy
Richard
City Hall
Mayor Young
Young
Killing Amtrak The case to save rail subsidies
Joy Pittman Gurley argues against Reagan era cuts to Amtrak and commuter rail, asserting funding is essential for national and regional systems. She cites Amtrak’s improvements since 1971, urges constituents to contact representatives, and notes the National Association of Railroad Passengers as a support avenue. John J. Bowman Jr. signs the letter from Lancaster Pennsylvania.
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Amtrak
National Association of Railroad Passengers
New Jersey Ave
Washington, D.C
Middletown Fire Chief Elected and Local civic notes
Edgar H. Koogle was elected chief of the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company succeeding the late Charles B. Darner. Floyd Main and Conrad J. Maught named first and second assistants. Esther Brower of Frederick City Hospital set to join Head College staff in Home Economics. Plans announced for the first annual Food and Better Housing Show at the State Armory with committee chairs named. Jefferson Grange held Past Masters Night honoring nine members, each receiving a master's pin. Ribbon cutting for the new Taneytown Room at Frederick Goodwill Industries Center led by city and church officials and a building owner. New officers named for Frederick County Young Republicans Club.
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Edgar H. Koogle
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
Charles B. Darner
Floyd Main
Conrad J. Maught
Esther Brower
Frederick City Hospital
State Armory
Cc. Doll
E.A. Grumbine
Roger R. Rice
G. Plitt von Eiff
Frederick
Quotes and Reactions Span Science and Politics
A collection of quotes covers Devra Kleiman on Ling-Ling the giant panda’s mating success after a kidney infection, Dennis DeConcias urging prayer in school while prioritizing deficit concerns, humor from George Burns on dying with music, and Kathryn Crosby’s public-sharing stance regarding Bing after gifting autographed copies linked to a cleaning company.
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Devra Kleiman
National Zoo
Hsing-Hsing
United States Senate
Dennis DeConcias
Dariz
Kathryn Crosby
Bing
Newspaper Enterprise Assh
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Ester
Sturday
Lyas
Fred J. Archibald Managng
Edward J. Walsh
Usbic Writers Syndicate
International Chiefs of Police Association
Rockville
C. Kurt Holter
Major Richard J. Ashton
By Joy Pittman
Gurley
John J. Bowman Jr
Lime St
Lancaster, Pa
Jefferson Grange
Richard Remsburg
Harry Remsberg
Henry Lakin Jr
Henry Keller
Arthur House
Jack Lakin
Bernard Remsburg
Mehr Remsberg
David Ifert
Young Republicans Club
Frederick County
Merkle Duvall
William Kolb
Howard Kelly Jr
William Rollins
William Crum
George Burns
Comedian
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