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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1982
Page
1
Slots open in several races as the filing deadline looms. Republicans and Democrats rush nominees for county offices including commissioners and sheriff. Several incumbents seek re election while others retire or await final candidate lists before the primary and Sept. 14 election date.
Flipper powered Mark Mastrino spent Friday at Clover Hill swimming pool and skipped removing his flippers at the end of the day. The past week brought sunshine and warmth with many afternoons suited to swimming. Holiday weekend could curb outdoor activities as rain is forecast Saturday and showers likely through Monday.
Richard K. Miller filed Friday to run for county commissioner as a Democrat. A real estate broker and auctioneer, Miller has also worked in the automobile business and previously belonged to the Carroll County Democratic Club. He pledges to curb perceived mismanagement and cites jail project costs as an example, promising better services for the elderly, handicapped, and needy.
David P Gray a Walkersville Democrat and county planning commissioner announces he hopes to move to Winchester Hall as a full time county commissioner He cites extensive planning experience and naval sonar consulting as potential side work while pledging no conflicts Gray expects an economic upturn and notes a leave of absence from his Rockville consulting firm during service
Robert E. Brant a Frederick County pharmacist and manager at People’s Drug Stores filed to run for the Republican State Central Committee of Frederick County. A Cumberland native and 20 year local, he lives in Eastview with wife Beverly and their college student son. Brant’s wife serves as campaign treasurer.
Paul P Gordon a lifelong Frederick City resident filed to run for a seat on the Democratic Central Committee. He serves as vice president for administration and finance at Kettler Brothers Inc and has experience on the Frederick City Planning Commission. He notes his novice status in politics but aims to help appoint officials in Frederick County.
Amid a forecast of showers, Frederick hosts the 60th Barbara Fritchie Classic and motorcycle races at the Fairgrounds. Fireworks displays light up Walkersville and a Sunday concert appears at Baker Park. Government offices close Monday with limited holiday hours at local stores and banks.
Paul S. Stull seeks re election to the Republican State Central Committee of Frederick County as he finishes his first term. He aims to promote Republican candidates county wide with door to door outreach and support for Robert Pascal in the governor’s race.
May unemployment in Frederick County fell to 10.5 percent from 11.4 percent in April as employment rose by about 600 to 41,182. Western Maryland counties Washington and Carroll also posted decreases while Montgomery County showed higher rates. National figures for May indicated a weaker labor market with jobless claims and participation shifting. Janet Norwood commented on overall softness in June.
Public notice states no edition on Tuesday July 4th and no Monday issue. The News editorial offices open at 4 p.m. Monday July 5. Classified and circulation offices resume at 1 a.m. Have a safe and happy holiday.
A brief quotation from William Hazlitt comments on wit as the essence of conversation rather than food, noting the writer’s century and misquoted dates. The line underscores wit over cuisine in discourse.
Warm humid southerly flow brings typical summer weather for the long holiday weekend. Partly cloudy conditions with daily chances of afternoon and evening thundershowers, highs in the 80s, and lows around the 60s. Ocean City and Maryland mountains show similar patterns. winds SW 10-15 mph today, easing Sunday. Temperature readings from Frederick, Hagerstown, Westminster, Gaithersburg, and Leesburg noted.
NewsPost writer Marg Foeche profiles single parenthood with Pamela Hansen Act. Dottie Lambdin lists PBS programs for the weekend. Bogdsa Kepitag praises George Shultz. Denalé Lambre discusses the Veterans Administration head’s plans. Murray Oderman comments on sports issues. Cindy Hackett covers Rockville changes in Maryland in the town series.
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