National Victory Parade showcases heavy military hardware in D.C.
In Washington civilians toured helicopter gunships tanks and armored carriers on the National Mall ahead of a weekend victory parade. more than 8 000 troops will march in a 90 minute display with a large aerial component as President Bush promotes a homecoming across the nation. tickets for bleachers are being distributed on a first come basis and spectators anticipate a strong VIP turnout.
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America
National Mall
Vietnam
Army
Mark Beck
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Bush
Congress
County loses state funds for Libertytown and New Market parks
Frederick County faces loss of 34,418 for Libertytown Community Park and 34,418 for New Market District Park as Maryland trims Project Open Space funds to cover a 1991 deficit. Officials warn bids may be affected and note prior allocations already committed to parks and tennis courts.
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New Market
Mark Sneadner
Frederick County
New Market District
Sneadner
Libertytown Park
Sue Ann Yingling
Yingling
Maryland Association of Counties
Annapolis
Maryland Recreation and Parks Association Inc
Mount Airy Village Gate
BoE Renegotiates Pact With Frederick County Teachers
Frederick County Board of Education votes to renegotiate the teachers contract after a morning closed session. Board sets June 19 to finalize the fiscal 1992 budget while Larry Hauver leads a new bargaining push to wrap before vacation.
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Boe
Teachers’ Union
Frederick County
Edgar Larson
Frederick County Teachers Association
Larry Hauver
Hauver
School board tightens use of school vehicles in policy changes
Frederick County Board of Education approved two policies to curb home use of school vehicles. The car policy affects administration cars and requires fees for some uses, while the van policy limits home-use to 14 maintenance workers with emergencies only. Budgeted costs include security, parking, and tools replacement as the district shifts toward centralized after-hours vehicle use.
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Frederick County
School Board
Hal Keller
Edgar Larson
Sue Rovin
Earl Robbins
Larson
Food Service
Brunswick High School
Harold Bauers
IBM
Brunswick Middle School
Frederick County Tax Rate Ranks Midfield in Maryland
A Maryland Association of Counties survey dated June 3 shows Frederick County with the 14th highest tax rate in the state and among few counties approving teacher pay raises during the recession. The report notes rate changes across counties, including increases in Washington, Prince George’s, and Somerset, with Baltimore City and Baltimore County at high and low points there.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Montgomery County
Maryland Association of Counties
Washington
Prince George’s
Washington County
Somerset County
Howard County
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Charles County
Allegany County
Baltimore
St. Mary’s
Talbot Counties
Talbot
MACO
Frederick
Allegany
Calvert
Dorchester
St. Mary's
Worcester
Anne Arundel
Calvert, Cecil
Frederick County tops state in four state tests
Frederick County students achieved satisfactory results in writing and citizenship tests, completing a perfect four-for-four in state testing alongside earlier Math and Reading scores. Superintendent Dr. Noel T. Farmer Jr. touted the county as leading the state. ninth grade writing scores ranged near the satisfactory threshold while 10th grade citizenship improved, with writing the year’s stumbling block due to increased difficulty.
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Noel T. Farmer Jr
Frederick County
Maryland
Steve Hess
Weather and events wrap from Maryland page
Partly cloudy and cool today with highs in the mid 70s. Fair tonight with those near 5. Friday brings partly sunny skies and warmer weather with highs near 9. Maryland weather and map on Page A? Entertainment. Bachelor auction raises 317000 for Cancer Society. See page. C-1 Sports. Admission costs for county high school athletic events set to rise. See Stan Goldberg's Touching all the bases. See Page. . sone Bl
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Cancer Society
C-1
Stan Goldberg
Sone
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