Mother Clarke Honored as Program Ends After 38 Years
Mother Clarke known as Mother Clarke to thousands of hospitalized servicemen ends 38 years of devoted visits including Christmas and Easter gifts. She donated blood in World War II, built a fund at Fort Meade, and will be honored with a reception at Fort Detrick. A lift chair is being funded in her name, to aid her final days.
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Ambrosia E. Clarke
Mother Clarke
Frederick
Walter Reed
Ft. Meade
Bethesda Naval Hospitals
Shree
Works of Mercy
Fort Meade
Telephone Pioneers
Ofit
C&p
Fort Detrick Post Theatre
Fredericktowne Bak & Trust Co
P_O
Taiwan Cash Partner Boosts U S Trade Ties
The piece argues against U S subsidies to China via IMF loans, noting Taiwan's growing role as a major cash customer and trade partner. It cites Taiwan's $11.4 billion US trade volume, $21 billion favorable balance, and a Dutch submarine purchase as examples of profitable ties, contrasting with China's weak cash position and retrenchment.
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People’s Republic of China
China
International Monetary Fund
United States
Taiwan
America
Chips
Jimmy Carter
West Germany
France
State Department
Netherlands
Taiwan Board of Foreign Trade
Iiendly
Russia
Free World
Clinch River project draws scrutiny amid cost overruns
Washington reports expose the Clinch River breeder reactor near Oak Ridge as a multibillion-dollar program plagued by fraud and mismanagement. Investigators say open-ended contracts and weak oversight may push costs past 3.2 billion, with relocation and safety issues under review. Navy programs Trident and F-18 face delays and defects, fueling concerns over defense procurement.
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Washington
Clinch River
Osk Ridge
Hasco
Jobo Dingell
Dmich
Tony Capaccio
Howard Rosenberg
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Frand
Department of Energy
Atomics International
FBI
DOE
Mestingtease
Congressional Budget Office
David Stockman
Navy
General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Division
Navy Brasshats
Massachusetts
Edward Kennedy
House
Tip O'Neill
Letters to the Editor Urges support for Reagan and opposes new jail
A Frederick County reader praises President Reagan while urging taxpayers to back his plans and criticizes county leaders. The letter warns against a proposed new jail location on Md. 85, arguing it would cause transport delays and other problems for inmates and the city.
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Frederick County
MD. 85
Frederick
Freder
Citizens oppose jail site amid flood risk and budget concerns
A Frederick reader denounces county officials for proposed jail location and a flood-control plan, arguing the courthouse and library projects drain funds. The letter calls for citizen letters to governors and officials, warns of traffic, and mocks the ERA as mismanaged.
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Frederick County
Sheriff's Department
Storm damages eastern county and farm losses noted
A July storm concentrated in eastern Frederick County leveled cornfields with high anticipated damages. Lightning struck Harry Davis’s barn near Morgan, igniting the barn and destroying his wheat and hay crops. Bids open for a new eight room brick school in New Market as the old building is condemned. A large group from Frederick Lodge 684 Elks attends the Cumberland state convention, joining the American Legion Drum Corps in the parade. Jeanne Gardner, Frederick County native, selected for Peace Corps service. Fort Detrick to receive 334000 in military construction funding. Frederick Lions Club hears Senator Barrick explain tax structure and notes sales and cigarette tax returns.
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Harry Davis
Morgan
Lisbon
Davis
New Market
Board of Education
Frederick County
C.C. Weddle Company
Thurmont
Frederick Lodge 684
BPO Elks
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Etrel Jeanne Gardner
Frederick Countian
Frederick
Kennedy
Peace Corps
Goleta
Calif
Gardner
Donald J. Gardner
Cullen
Thurmont High School
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Phyllis Schlafly
Americap
Peking
Bethlehem Steel
Pullman-Kellogg
Caterpillar Tractor
Bechtel
U.S
Pekioe
Jack Anderson
Reagan
White House
Lula M. Smith
William G. Smith
Fener
Diana
Pance Charles
South Court Street
North Court Street
Key Chevrolet
Patrick Street
Carroll Creek
All Saints Street
Monocacy
Damon L. Barnhart
Froents
Congress
ERA
Humbie
Gilbert
Brockman
Middletown
Fort Detrick
House Appropriations Committee
Detrick
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