Emergency Center In Rockville Opens For Public Tour
The Montgomery County Emergency Operating Center in Rockville, built underground beside the County Building, cost over one million dollars with Civil Defense funds. Aimed to sustain county services during a nuclear attack, it houses 75 staff for 30 days and includes Motorola radio gear and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone lines. Public tours run Saturday and Sunday July 11 and 12 from 1 to 5 PM.
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Montgomery County
Rockville
Mason Butcher
Motorola
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Open House Showcases County Emergency Operating Center
Lee C Falwell heads the County Communications Division and the EOC operates 24 7 with Joe Kordella directing Public Works. In severe weather EOC coordinates field crews and road status updates while radio links to schools enable early dismissals. Weekend open house invites the public to view this modern facility.
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Lee C. Falwell
EOC
Joe Kordella
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City's 4-H'ers Return From Iowa Trip
Frederick 4-H members returned from a week in Iowa last night tired but happy and ready to go again. Susan Poole, one of 34 participants, praised the friendly Jones County hosts who made them feel like family. Mike Stull concurred the delegation noted the hosts did much for them. The group left by bus in June.
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Iowa
Susan Poole
Mike Stull
Jones County
David Yinger
Allen Flannigan
David D. Eigenbrode
Engenbrode
Calvacade
Anamosa
Park
Susan
Dan Poole
Jefferson
Edward Naille
Mike
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Frederick Ford named to seven year term on FCC
Frederick W. Ford of West Virginia wins Senate confirmation for a new seven year term on the Federal Communications Commission by voice vote. The action comes as the Johnson administration seeks to solidify regulatory leadership in communications policy and oversight.
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Ford Washington
Johnson
Frederick W. Ford
West Virginia
Federal Communications Commission
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