The Computer Slump reshapes high tech and jobs
A Business Week cover story argues the computer boom has morphed into a slump with 18,000 layoffs at firms like Apple and National Semiconductor. IBM warns no profit growth. Intel’s Andrew Grove calls it a shakeout. Tech advances threaten jobs even as new industries emerge.
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Business Week
Apple Computer Inc
National Semiconductor
Lowell
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IBM
Andrew Grove
Intel Corp
East Asia
Apple
Wey
Intel
Letting children speak for themselves in schools debate
A reader questions Schlafly's stance and argues children should voice their own views on drug education sex and death in schools. The letter criticizes adults for shielding youth and urges giving pupils direct, unfiltered information and rights to define their concerns.
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Maryland
Schlafly
MCCF
NAC
MCCP
Suide
America
Enigma Eden Pastora: Sandinista Hero Turned Adversary
A profile of Eden Pastora, famed Sandinista commander known as Commander Zero, tracing his youth in Nicaragua, guerrilla origins, and later split with Sandinistas. The piece cites CIA files and interviews to question his political stance and future, noting his pragmatism in fundraising and weapons, and his uncertain path to power.
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Nicaragua
Commander Zero
Eden Pastora
CIA
Pastora
Dirty Harry
Davy Crockett
Eden Pastore Gomez
Anastasio Somoza
National Guard
Managua
County to Close Section of Jefferson District Road
County Commissioners gave notice of closing and discontinuing a pab- me road in Jefferson district. It ran about 43 miles east of Beal's Mi on Brunswick Point of Rocks Road, extending four miles east along Catoctin Creek, then north 700 feet to meet the state road. The Fourteenth annual picnic of the Western Maryland Deal was held at Conomac Amusement Park Williamsport with events including shoe kick won by Catherine Lanner, hand potato race won by Mrs John Barthlow, mens shoe racing won by Virginia Lawrence Brode, and a mixed shoes event. Over 300 Trundle family members gathered at Monocacy Park for a reunion led by C Newton Trundle, 79, Frederick County. officers elected Charles T Brosius, Miss Alice Thacker, Mrs Lula Burns, Miss Beulah Whitacre, and Miss Teresa Whitacre.
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Brunswick Point of Rocks
Catoctin Creek
Maryland
Conomac
Williamsport
Catherine Lanner
John Barthlow
Virginia
Lawrence Brode
Fred
Trundle Famiy
Monocacy Park
C. Newton Trundle
Frederick County
Charles T. Brosius
Alice Thacker
Lula Burns
Beulah Whitacre
Teresa Whitacre
Cruise memories and civic notes from 20 years ago
Twenty years ago residents returned from a Queen of Bermuda cruise with Rotary members including John Etzler and Helen Turner. Rev Joseph Thorning greeted Mrs Lyndon Johnson at a Tulian Embassy reception as Aldo Moro looked on. A park sketching contest in Frederick was won by Robert Stockman. Edward Halleck was appointed principal of Jefferson Elementary School.
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Bermuda
Rotary Club
John M. Etzler
Glen T. Swisher
Joseph P. Turner
Helen Turner
Cora S. Cramer
G. Raymond Shipley
Mort M. Siegel
Galen Smith
J. Atlee Shry
Joseph F. Thorning
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Carrollton Manor
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tulian
Washington
Aldo Moro
Frederick
Edward N. Halleck
Yellow Springs
Jefferson
Tweens and Teens Seek Alateen Support and Advice
Dr Wallace answers letters from youths about Alateen access for siblings and relatives of alcoholics, dealing with guilt, and support. A 12 year old in Tacoma asks about family moves and custody while a 17 year old engaged teen seeks parental approval for future marriage.
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Alateen
Teena
Tina
San Diego
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England
Seattle
Pam
Tacoma
Wash
Copley News Service
Frederick
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