Park Plaza nears completion in Frederick renovation
The $3 million Park Plaza project loops from a derelict Sears site to a two floor complex with small shops on the bottom and offices above. Paul Myers and John S Williams spearhead an eclectic design featuring a unique clock and neon accents. Ground floor openings include Carriage Trade and Allusions with plans for a future linked Sears parcel and a walking route from South Market to Patrick streets.
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Frederick
Paul Myers
Silver Spring
John S. Williams
Mr. Myers
Mr. Williams
New England
Myers
Sears
South Market
Patrick Streets
Carriage Trade
Booming Maryland credit unions push regional banking scene
Maryland credit unions surge as disgruntled customers abandon troubled banks and thrifts. Analysts note nationwide asset growth of 243 percent from 1977 to 1981, with Maryland credit unions capturing 5.2 percent of the state's $73 billion financial services market. Only 16 unions exceed $100 million in assets, signaling greater impact on small banks.
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Associated Press
Maryland
S&ls
Arnold Danielson
Danielson & Associates
Rockville
American Bankers Association
Dragon boat race heats at Great Bathtub Race event
Dragon boats from Lochiavere and Fort Detrick soldiers competed in heats of the 14th annual Great Bathtub Race, sponsored by Sunrise Sertoma Club. The event included radio sponsorship and featured teams from Culler Ake’s area as ducks joined the mix Saturday.
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Lochiavere ‘Anty
Fort Detrick
Sunrise Sertoma Club
Radio Menting
Cullerake
Man Injured After Fall from Embankment on East All Saints Street
Police report a 50 year old man with neck and head injuries fell down an embankment opposite the Frederick Community Center after a Saturday night fight on East Patrick Street. He remains in critical condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Frank D. Davis
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick Community Center
Maj
Richard Ashton
Frederick City
East Patrick Street
Ashton
Bush halts military sales to China amid Beijing unrest
President Bush announced a government ban on military sales and weapons exports to China as soldiers reportedly swept Beijing and clashes with pro democracy demonstrators intensified. He promised a sympathetic review for Chinese students seeking extended stays and Red Cross aid, while noting no civil war prediction.
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Sen
Alan Cranston
California
Bush
Beijing
People's Liberation Army
U.S
United States
International Red Cross
China
Ronald Reagan
Iran mourns Khomeini as leadership saga tests constitution
Eight mourners die as crowds weep for Khomeini. Iran declares a 40 day mourning period while officials study his political testament. President Khamenei could become caretaker leader as debates rise over amending the constitution to empower the presidency and alter religious qualifications.
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Islamic Republic
Khamenei
Khomeini
Mohammed
Iran
Lic
Ayatollah
Hojatoleslam
Khamene
Bloodmobile to visit Thurmont for blood drive
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Thurmont at the American Legion on Monday June 12 from 4 30 p m. Anyone 17 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds, in good health may donate. One donation can save four lives as blood supplies must be renewed regularly.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Thurmont American Legion
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Sem Ya
Jeffery Kirk Jones
Frederick, Maryland
Thurmont
Montgomery Wards Styling Salon
Demaris Kent
Dail
Fos
Jesst
Hydro-Aire, Inc
Grove RD
Thomas Johnson
Amber Meadows Business Park
MHIC
Royal Insurance
Royal
Ycoblentz & Smith, Inc
Vernon Cobrenz
Robert J
West Church St
Ance
Potomac Edison
Allegheny Power System
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