Bowie Race Course Closes After 70 Years of Maryland Racing
Bowie Race Course ran its final race after seven decades of winter racing drawing fans from New York and Philadelphia. The Maryland track faced industry pressure, with consolidation at Laurel and Pimlico and new owners buying Bowie to close it. Fans recall.train wrecks, blizzards, and the famed finish line sign as memories end with the last post.
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Bowie
Pines
Bowie Race Course
Maryland
East Coast
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsy
Alvin A. Karwacki
Milton “Muggs” Feldman
Jim Barnes
D.C
Glenn Dale Hospital
Bowie Track
Barnes
Larry MacPhail
Florida
Jack Loome
Loome
Muggs Feldman
Everbody
MacPhail
Havre de Grace
Cumberland
Bel Air
Hagerstown
Upper Marlboro
Laurel
Pimlico
Timonium
Frank DeFrancis
Cohen
Garden State
Cherry Hill
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Dale Austin
The
Baltimore Sun
Father John Hogan
Father Hogan
Hogan
Austin
Rip
Soviet parapsychology budget dwarfs US effort in covert war
Jack Anderson reports new depth to psychic warfare with Soviet spending between 70 to 1 against the United States. CIA and DIA reviews warn of wide parapsychology research across Moscow, several labs, and possible aims to influence distant hearts and minds.
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Washington
Pentagon
Kremlin
CIA
Phbdney Uuring Somgde
United States
U.S
Soviet Union
Moscow
August Stern
Science City
Novosibirsk
Siberia
KGB
Defense Intelligence Agency
Paris
State Department
Foreign Service
Mind race pay bonus and harsh posts cited by diplomats
The piece notes Soviets awarding a 10 percent pay bonus to personnel amid fears of terrorist attacks. It lists assassinations and near misses at embassies, and ranks Kabul Beirut Kuwait Kampala and parts of Colombia as the toughest postings. It also covers veterans and hospital trends, and a tongue in cheek forecast on Nicaraguan Minister Miguel d Escoto’s water diet protest against U.S. policy.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
San Salvador
el Salvador
Beirut
Kuwait
Kampala
Uganda
Colombia
Miguel d'Escoto
U.S
Reagan
Religious liberty praised in Supreme Court tax aid rulings
The Supreme Court July 1 decisions against federal and state tax support for sectarian schools reaffirm the separation of church and state and bolster public education and government control of funds. The editor warns of threats like tuition credits and vouchers while urging vigilance to preserve religious liberty.
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Supreme Court
Reagan
Large crowd packs Baker Park service and local events
A large crowd attended an evening service in Baker Park sponsored by Protestant churches of Frederick with Rev. Ralph E Sharpe of Calvary Methodist Church speaking on A Fourth Dimension. Fire and rescue efforts saved a drunken man from Carroll Creek. Junior Fire Company delegates were named for the Frederick County Firemen's Convention. United Fire Co President William Fisher celebrated 56th birthday and 40 years of service. Cigarette vending prices are expected to rise to 25 cents. Dante and the Noblemen to play an open air dance in Baker Park. Winfield Volunteer Fire Department staged its first parade in 45 years drawing about 7 000 spectators with many fire engines and contingents. Independent Hose Co won for best appearing company and Walkersville Fire Co for most men on line.
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Baker Park
Frederick
Ralph E. Sharpe
Calvary Methodist Church
Winfield Volunteer Fire Department
Independent Hose Co
Walkersville Fire Co
Why Eastalco is on the hit list and its impact
Gail Wiles of Myersville argues Eastalco faces higher rates and potential closure would raise electric bills and harm jobs across Frederick and Washington counties. She contends bulk buying discounts and business rates are unfairly blamed while Eastalco supports taxes, charities, and local employers.
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Eastalco
Asea
Frederick County
Eustalo
Giant Food
Martin's
Frederick
Washington County
Weinberg Center
Eckenboy
Mr. Eckenboy
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Uynea Me
Jack Anderson
By Jack Anderson and
Dale van Atta
Soviets
Tehran
Edd Doerr
Americans For Religious Liberty
P.O. Box
Silver Spring
C. Kurt Holter
Frederick Post
Williamsburg
Ray Redifer
Elliott Haines
Good Ole
Mungomery
Colorado
Mrs
Rae Belcher Beallsville
Army Emergency Relief Program
AERP
National Guard
Fort Ritchie
Army
United Feature Syndicate
Ttc
News-Post
Carroll Creek
Park
Millard N. Nuss
William Lightner
Charles Smith
Junior Fire Company
Frederick County Firemen’s
Junior Fire Co
Lewis Roertzbaugh
Charles Troxell
Charles Bell
Samuel Gardner
Francis Davis
Franklin
George L. Miller
Charles Hollie
Frank B. Sappington
Clyde M. Roney
Irving Smith
United Fire Co
William L.O
Bill” Fisher
Hallie Brookey
Dante and the
Noblemen
Potomac Edison
Gail Wiles Myersville
Sddebeasnes Ay
Henle
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