Miss Kefauver Lifelong Farmer Known for Quiet Stays at Home
Miss Kefauver daughter of Robert and Alto Kefauver grew up mainly on Frederick County farms. Relatives recount her life near Middletown and Brunswick, noting she cared for kin after losses, rarely traveled, and preferred her own table. She remained devoted to church and civic duty, a maiden lady by choice.
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Brunswick
Kefauver
George Doub
Middletown
Frances Eagle
County approves rate changes 3-2 despite opposition
County officials vote 3 to 2 to cut discount rates on public utility and other tax bills. Bruce Reeder and Sue Ann Yingling oppose the reductions, arguing utilities will pass costs to users. Potomac Edison and C P Telephone account for about 8 percent of roughly 4.56 million yearly property taxes. a 2 percent cut saves 91,260, a 1 percent cut about 45,630. Commissioner Bowerman backs the measure to balance the budget. President Sundergill notes many counties have lower discounts amid lean times.
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Sue Ann Yingling
Bruce Reeder
Reeder
At&t
Potomac Edison
Baltimore Gas and Electric
Frederick Gas Co
C&p Telephone
Potomac Edision
C & P Telephone
Gail Bowerman
Ronald Sundergill
Planning panel eyes creek area land use and review role
The commission recommends expanding the study zone for land uses along Carroll Creek and asks the aldermen to strengthen regulatory oversight. A master plan for creek area land use is due in September. The panel also approves a West Church Street condominium concept by Elmer Schwartzman including 5,000 square feet of city land near the Bentz Street bridge for parking, a putting green, and a gazebo.
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Stuart Wallace
Bruce Jacobson
Commission
Wallace
Kessler
Gordon
West Church Street
North Bentz Street
Annapolis
Elmer Schwartzman
Carroll Creek
Bentz Street
Baker Park
Schwarzman
Monocacy Bottom Road project advances in Frederick County
Frederick County moves ahead with widening Monocacy Bottom Road to create a school bus turnaround. Wetland mitigation adds about 100000 to costs under Corps rules. Project bid August 12 with 100 day completion and a July 19 prebict meeting, opening a new all weather section from Flint Hill Road to the existing road while the old segment closes near Md 80.
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U.S. Corps of Engineers
Hudak
Monocacy River
Public Works
Wayne Keeler
Monocacy Bottom Road
Flint Hill Road
Hattery says he will run as alternative to Congress leadership
Michael Hattery announces a bid for Congress in the Sixth District challenging incumbent Mrs. Byron. He emphasizes fiscal and policy reform while pledging a positive campaign and meet-and-greet efforts around the district. Mrs. Byron, a Maryland House veteran, plans a vigorous campaign and fundraising push.
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Congress
Byron
Maryland
House
House Armed Services Committee
Beau Wright
Hattery
Wright
General Assembly
Frederick County
Ways and Means
House of Delegates
Fielding Dupuy
Democratic Party
Mr. Hattery
Mount Airy
Fighting flares as Croatia and Slovenia move toward independence
Fighting intensified as Croatia and Slovenia declare independence. The Yugoslav federal army clashed with Slovenian forces, killing dozens and wounding many as tanks and helicopters moved near the Austrian border and border towns. Refugee and casualty reports remained inconsistent amid ongoing hostilities.
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Croatia
Slovenia
Federal
Ormoz
Maribor
Associated Press
Murska Sabota
Jelko Kacin
Republic
Bacin
Three-vehicle crash injures four near Frederick
Three-vehicle collision at the Devilbiss Bridge and Dublin Road intersection sent four people to Frederick Memorial Hospital. A van driven by Gary W. Wilson failed to stop in fog, struck Harold Shaffer’s car, then rolled over into Bruce and Brenda King’s vehicle. Wilson was treated and released. others remained hospitalized. Authorities note no one wore seatbelts.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Devilbiss Bridge Road
Dublin Road
Richard Alexander
Gary W. Wilson
McKaig Road
Frederick
Wilson
Harold L. Shaffer
Walkersville
Bruce W. King Jr
Brenda L. King
Good Intent Road
Keymar
Mr. Wilson
FMH
Alexander
Stolen Firearms From Frederick Gun Shop Break-In
A Frederick gun shop, Herold's Gun Shoppe at 7402 Quality Court, was burglarized around 3 a.m. A suspect smashed through an adjoining archery range wall, stole 10 to 12 handguns and two high powered rifles, then headed toward Interstate 270 with a trash can. A K-9 team tracked to the Holiday Inn but lost the trail. The suspect is a white male in his mid twenties, 5'6" to 5'10", wearing a white T shirt.
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Frederick
Herold
Quality Court
Frederick County
Holiday Inn
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APEX
Timothy M. Barnes
Britain
Barnes Jewelers
Wort Market St
Keeler
Department of Parks and Recreation
MD. 80
Francis Scott Key Mall
Hess Store
Lowe’s
Francis Scott
Gunner
Fry &Sat
Frederick MD
Mountains Side
Ebon Main Street
Boonsboard
Esaurky
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