Walker spying case shows low-tech method outlasting gadgets
FBI evidence links John Walker Jr and an extended circle to a long running spy operation. A Super 8 camera and a repair order from K Mart surfaced with notes on photographing documents. Officials say the case underscores the ongoing reliance on human intelligence despite advanced tech and satellites.
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Washington
FBI
John A. Walker Jr
Walker
Norfolk, Va
K-Mart
Patrick J. Leahy
D-Vt
Senate Intelligence Committee
Leahy
Department of Defense
Soviet Union
Rudolf Abel
Abel
Soviets
Alfred Zehe
Navy
U.S
KBG
John Walker
Bobby Inman
CIA
John J. Greaney
The
Association of
Intelligence Officers
Emmitsburg OKs Babe Ruth snack bar and shed
Emmitsburg planning panel approved Mason-Dixon Babe Ruth League permission to build a 26 by 8 foot permanent snack bar and storage shed near Chesapeake Avenue. The plan, viewed as an accessory to the field, aims to improve park appearance and provide storage for teams. Officials also tackled junk on grandfathered properties and postponed Emmit Ridge Development action pending water main location and a preliminary plan.
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Emmitsburg Planning and Zoning Commission
Mason-Dixon
Chesapeake Avenue
Duke Martin
Tim Blaser
Planning and Zoning Commission
Gene Myers
Emmit Ridge
Irishtown Road
Former Independent Hose Co to gain cafe hotel complex
Renovations to the 1818 structure on W Church St proceed toward a December completion turning the former firehouse into a multi level cafe on the lower floor with a candy shop and meeting rooms while the upper levels hold 11 hotel rooms and a Francis Scott Key themed suite. Milliner Construction expects August start and December finish pending zoning clearance and financing.
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Gustpasiy P
W. Church St
Mike Milliner
Milliner Construction
Milliner
Historic District Commission
Board of Appeals
Balloon ascension yields 46 returns in Emmitsburg PTA event
May 22 balloon launch by Emmitsburg Elementary School PTA sent 300 balloons with messages. Forty six cards were returned from the Stewartstown area, the farthest balloon found near Philadelphia. Joann DiPietro found the winning balloon, sponsored by Elizabeth Moser. both will receive prize money. Malta note follows.
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Emmitsburg
PTA
Stewartstown
Philadelphia
Joann DiPietro
Elizabeth Moser
Joana
Elizabeth
Statewide transport aid program to aid elderly and handicapped
Maryland begins a two year Special Transportation Assistance Program from July 1 to improve transit for elderly and handicapped residents including Frederick County. Seven informational meetings statewide, Frederick on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, discuss funding administered by the Mass Transit Administration with aging and handicapped offices. Funds total 1.5 million for fiscal 1986 with 60 percent allocated equally and 40 percent distributed by population share. counties must provide local matching funds.
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Maryland Department of Transportation
Frederick County
Maryland Secretary of Transportation
William Hellmann
Frederick Community College
Baltimore City
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Independent Hose Co
Senior Fellowship Center
N. Market St
Frederick
YMCA
Seventh Street
Mattress & Foundation
Philly
Malta
Mediterranean Sea
Washington, D.C
the News
Frederick, Md
Mitch Geller
Pittsburgh
Aderty
Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Doyles
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Sealy *Simmons
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