Merit Team challenges opponents over Gilchrist hand pick
Seven Democrats running as The Merit Team accuse United Democrats of being hand picked by County Executive Charles W. Gilchrist. The slate denies selection. leaders urge public explanation while pledging independence and vigilance against rubber stamping. Wade Dunn, Gilchrist rival, attends.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Charles W. Gilchrist
Michael L. Gudis
United Democrats
Neal Potter
Joseph D. Gebhardt
Gebhardt
Potter
Gilchrist
Charlie
Rovner
David L. Scull
Gilchriat
MontCo sheriff candidate accuses Central Committee members
Tony Fisher, a Montgomery County policy official challenging Sheriff James Young, charges that at least 12 of the 19 Democratic Central Committee members violated the State Party Constitution by aiding an incumbents state in a bid to help endorse county executives. He asked for the complaint to be on the agenda for a July 14 meeting.
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Rockville
Tony Fisher
Montgomery County
James Young
Democratic Central Committee
Young
Fisher
Central Committee
Stanton Gildenhorn
Montgomery
Ku Klux Klan rally set for Keymar Saturday
A Ku Klux Klan rally is slated for Saturday in Keymar Carroll County organizer Samuel Royer said permits were obtained. The cross lighting begins at dusk with Bill Wilkinson imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan as guest speaker. The event follows recent Klan activity in Frederick County and Braddock Heights.
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Keymar
Carroll County
Frederick County
Samuel Royer
Grand Titan
KKK
Braddock Heights
Royer
Roger
Westminster
Bill Wilkinson
The
Invisible Empire Knights
Ku Klux Klan
Denham Springs
Wilkinson
George Dorsey
Weather forecast hints at warm midweek across regions
The National Weather Service forecasts warm conditions for most of the nation on Wednesday with cooler temperatures in the lower Great Lakes. Showers are expected in the Midwest as a weather map from AP Laserphoto accompanies the report.
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National Weather Service
Great Lakes
Midwest
Voter Registration Up To 1978 Pace Reported
Frederick County Voter Registrar Ro nsabell Powell announced that voter registration figures for 1978 align with the 1974 pace as offices on the ballot remain similar. As of June 8, 25 083 Democrats, 16 051 Republicans and 1 0 others total 41 134 registrants. Aug 16 is the final day to register for the primary, with judges of election scheduled for Aug 23 training.
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Rnsabell Powell
Frederick County
Board of Election Supervisors
Powell
BSI
Harry Reid
Utilities cut fuel rate as PE shifts to full cost pass through
PE officials announced a new computation that lowers the fuel component of electric bills by reflecting total sales to outside electric utilities. The change, approved by the PSC, means customers benefit when outside sales rise, with a pending August 9 rate adjustment and potential future fluctuations as demand shifts.
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Keller
PSC
Public Service Commission
Maryland
Elmer Kaelin
Allegheny Power System
Ade
Atlantic Seaboard
Kaelin
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Mid-Atlantic
Rod Kaelin
Fei
7 Eleven study of banking machines eyed by Southland
A Washington Post report says Southland Corp may install automatic teller machines in its 7000 plus U S stores. Frederick’s four 7-Eleven outlets may be included if plans proceed. No announcement yet from Southland public relations.
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Frederick
Southland Corp
United States
Sid Tuesday Oe Eoeyent
Washington Post
Southland
Plage
Sans Aube Main
Dallas
Texas
First National Bank
Seventh Street
First Federal Bank
Hagerstown
Martin's Food Stores
Sonal Banking
DL Spek
Rory Wares
Frederick Ediiers
Reagan proposes twenty point four billion education trust fund
Reagan floated a twenty point four billion trust fund financed by the federal government to begin phasing out after four years and potentially vanish in eight. Senator David Durenberger questioned its sensibility and outlined that the plan, after months of talks with White House and state officials, would be referred to Congress in about two weeks. In Maryland, over 350 PTA leaders reaffirmed opposition to Tuition Tax Credits during a leadership training session. Mona-Lee Bretall urged Maryland’s delegation to vote against the Tax it Bil, highlighting a coalition for public education dedicated to preserving public funds for public schools.
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Esther P. Gelman
Gudis
Gilchrist
Merit
Merit Board
Liquor Department
Ruth
Spector
Scull
Elizabeth Scull
Muller
Oaks Land Hill
Shady Grove Road
Friendship Heights
Thomas Israel
National Institute of Education
Office of Management and Budget
Jean Ross
Gaithersburg
Montgomery College Board of Trustees
Germantown
Wade Dunn
Reagan
Sen
David Durenberger
R-Minn
Durenberger
Senate
Congress
White House
PTA
Maryland
Mona-Lee Bretall
FTA
Woodsboro approves annexation of three acres east of town
Woodsboro officials vote unanimously to annex a three acre tract east of town off Third Street. County planner explains property specs. fire company expected to join town boundaries. The meeting also covers town funds including water sewer park and general accounts, with Open Space funds contributing 18,900 for park upgrades. Aug 15 is set for sewer permit pickup. Crum warns of after deadline fee rise to 1,000 and urges bill payments. Also noted is a candidates night at Frederick City Hall on Aug 5 for county commissioner races.
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Woodsboro
Third Street
Glenn Leihart Sr
Richard Simhhone
Charles Cramall
Tony Allred
Allred
Woodsboro Volunteer Fare Co
Crum
LOK Oxticlaly le Lube
Frederick City
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Joan
Hartfield
Tastehrist
Edmoond F. Rovner
William E. Bann Jr
MontCo
Democratic Party
Gildenhorn
Middletown
S Broad St
Broad Street
MD. 17
Holter Road
William Watkins
Kenneth Arnett
Elizabeth B. Nichols
Arnett
Middletown High School
Sorta Co
Yweanesday
Rai
Saranee
NOAA
US Deptafore
Telhenary
New York
Library of America
America
Ue Si Bayts
Tad Qei
Eugene L. Klupt
Dds
Heese
Minephone Sateenas
E. L. Klept Dds
Feinsed
O.md
Vien
the News
Safeway
Bausch & Lomb
AMSOF
Virginia
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