Frederick County Board Funds Minority Teacher Scholarships
The Frederick County Board of Education adopts a $500 annual scholarship for black high school seniors pursuing education majors to boost minority teachers. The program aims to raise minority hires from 64 by 40, with a hoped post graduation teaching commitment in Frederick County. Bernard Pond of Thurmont Middle School proposed the plan, which requires $19,000 to fund and community support to succeed.
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Schaefer's Bold Maryland Governance Reveals a New Style
Annapolis notes outline Gov William Ronald Schaefer's unconventional management of Maryland state government. He leads from the front, teams with cabinet heads, rotates posts, and uses regional tours to hear local issues while maintaining a sharp, sometimes fiery, decision pace.
Iran and Hezbollah rise in regional turmoil across Gulf
Readers weigh Iran's role in terrorism while internal factions clash around Ayatollah Khomeini. Reuters notes Revolutionary Guards backing Hezbollah in Lebanon and the possible shift of power to Hashemi Rafsanjani, with pragmatists opposing radicals and a Voice of America censorship clash highlighted by Carolyn Weaver. The piece also covers a Population Crisis Council report on global gender inequality and women’s status worldwide.
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Government Accountability Project
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Population Crisis Council
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Frederick youths pass Red Cross tests and park projects advance
SIX Frederick youths completed Junior YMCA and Junior Red Cross swimming tests under Alvin G. Quinn. Eileen Leonard passed the Senior Red Cross life saving test. About 275 to 300 workers helped build the third health camp in the 10,000 Catoctin Recreational Area near Thurmont, with the Maryland League for Crippled Children and Salvation Army already utilizing the first two camps. An evening pet show occurred at Baker Park with judges C. Marian Shipley Louis Keyser and Dr. Harry A. Leighton, prizes given by G. Horton Peace. Two horseshoe courts rose in Baker Park under Jesse Kolb, with playground work led by Mrs. Helma Hann Bowers. Renovation of St John’s High School pool involved a barn-raising effort and Brandenburg Electric Co. muscle to trench around the pool and connect filtration lines. State Farm Insurance moved records to Frederick, boosting local employment by more than three. A North Carolina driver on U.S. 15 near Emmitsburg attempted to free a jammed gas pedal, the car burst into a field, crossed fences and stopped after a long roll. Roxanne Nishany, 18, of Damascus, was named Miss Damascus Volunteer Fire Department 1968, crowned by Pat Howard, previous year’s winner. first runner-up Suzette Hull, second runner-up Pam Burdette.
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Damascus
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Letter praises Charlie Horn and condemns his property loss
Joseph Rager of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 304 commends Charlie Horn for providing a free facility on East Patrick Street and laments the condemnation. He stresses Horn's philanthropy, says nonprofits benefited greatly, and urges fair compensation while noting community impact of the Carroll Creek Flood Plan.
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Chamber outreach lauded for minority business support
Gaithersburg and Upper Montgomery Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception for minority female and disabled business owners with county Office of Economic Development providing information. The event showcased networking access and inclusive leadership as the region grows, crediting Jon GerSan and Be Vance Walker. Also letters discuss drug policy, police respect, and women in law enforcement.
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Montgomery County
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Vance Walker
Citizens vote should stand Middletown letter to The Frederick News
Middletown resident Ana M. Kline backs citizen views in The Frederick News Post urging officials to seek three way consensus and uphold Middletown's rejection of annexation. Letters must be signed with a home address and phone number. the News-Post verifies all submissions and may edit for space.
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Middletown
Frederick
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