Fort Detrick Adopts Modern Telephone System Upgrade
Fort Detrick in Frederick transitions from a 1952 era switch to a three room basement control center as part of a 4 million upgrade. The new system, with capacity for about 6000 numbers now and up to 4000 more next year, supports planned 911 calls directing to on post fire and emergency crews.
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Fort Detrick to modernize 911 system and save relics
The Fort Detrick project allocates four million dollars to hook up a new 911 system replacing the old one from 1952. Parts of the antique switchboard, test board, and upright switchboard may be offered to other Army posts or saved for a post museum.
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Budget cuts shrink Maryland State House Visitors Center
Maryland plans to cut staff at the State House Visitors Center effective July 1 and may close weekends to save money. Tourism director George Williams notes the center runs 350 brochures, answers questions, and hosts tours for over 200,000 annual visitors. Currently two full-time staff drop to one, with three part-time contractors pending.
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