Future of CB radio draws serious CBers worldwide
A CB radio future is tied to the OSCAR satellite, the eighth amateur radio orbiter, enabling 17 minutes of daily contact over a 65 pound relay. AMSAT, funded by donations, builds global links for students and hobbyists, expanding communication from local to world reach.
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Van
Europe
Asia
United States
Canada
West Germany
Japan
Tts
Metry
Kirk Harris
Clermont
Fla
Oscar
AMSAT
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
The
Netherlands
Italy
Mexico
Australia
Emmitsburg Pastor Fearer Honors 20th Ordination Anniversary
The Rev. W. Ronald Fearer of Elias Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg marked 20 years in Lutheran ministry on May 21 with guest minister Rev. Dr. Lawrence Folkemer and liturgist Rev. Ronald E. Reaves. Attending were pastors from area churches, local officials, and Fearer family. A reception followed with gifts, music, and floral tributes. Fearer, Cumberland native, educated at Frostburg State College Gettysburg College and Gettysburg Seminary, has led Elias Lutheran since 1983 and previously served Christ Lutheran in Hagerstown.
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W. Ronald Fearer
Elias Lutheran Church
Emmitsburg
Lawrence Folkemer
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Ronald E. Reaves
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
Newark
Del
Elias
Bel Air
R. Harold Feaer
Cumberland
Pastor Fearer
John Clopper
Hagerstown
Fearer
Beverly Adams
Daniel Fearer
Hemambhors
Childenn
Lutheran Church
John White
Andrew Eyster
Roland Frock
Dale Valentine
Robert Sayler
Church Council
John Challes
United Church of Christ of
Em Toitsburg
Richard Manning
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Howard M. Carney
Camp Hill
Howard Ritterpusch
Baltimore
J. Frank Fife
Ralph D. Heim
Paul Orso
Edward Sargus
Saint Anthony’s Catholic Churc
Harry Kuhn
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Robert M. Hess
LCW
Bowers
Frostburg State College
Gettysburg College
Pasor
Christ Lutheran Church
Robert Andrew
Daniel McGarry
Elsie Lawson
James Benney
China Pearl marks sixth anniversary in Frederick June
The first oriental restaurant in Frederick celebrates six years in June at Frederick County Square. Gift certificates will be awarded during the observance. Customers receive 10 percent off checks from ten to twenty dollars and 15 percent off on larger checks. The China Pearl serves lunch and dinner.
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Frederick
Frederick County Square
Earthquake fault shifting at fast pace
Scientists at Goddard Space Flight Center say the San Andreas fault near San Francisco is shifting faster than expected. Ground movement measured by satellite and laser beams has reached about three inches and is about 2 percent larger than prior estimates, according to geophysicist David E. Smith.
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Washington
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt
San Francisco
San Andreas Fault
David E. Smith
Anti smoking laws face mixed public response and legal pushback
The piece notes industry groups and a New York based Smokers United opposing anti smoking measures as unconstitutional. It cites James Stewart and ASH director John Bahazar, discusses broad federal and state bans on smoking, and highlights enforcement challenges and public sentiment from Lung Association and Tobacco Institute voices.
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Tobacco Institute
Washington
Smokers United
New York
James Stewart
Stewart
ASH
John Bahazar
Virginia
Minnesota
Independence
Indianapolis
Montgomery County
Sacramento
Calif
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Michigan
North Dakota
Utah
New Jersey
Jim Mulrooney
Lung Association
Bodies Found After Potomac Drownings Investigated
State police report two unidentified white males found about 1 30 p m Saturday and sent to the medical examiner in Baltimore for autopsies. One body was said to be under a tree with autopsy pending. Autopsy results will aid in identifying the victims and determining cause of death. All Potomac drownings in Maryland are investigated by state police.
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Baltimore
Potomac River
Maryland
Emmitsburg Scouts Attend Camporee
Emmitsburg's Boy Scout Troop 28 hosted the Spring Camporee at the Emmitsburg Watershed east of town for more than 450 Frances Scott Key District Scouts. Twenty six Troop 28 boys registered with four patrol leaders and several assistant leaders, plus many other registrants listed.
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Emmitsburg
Robert Preston Jr
Robert Plumb
Robert Rosenstell Jr
Daniel Fearer
Michael Keating
Neil Plumb
James Causs
Christopher Kraft
Christopher Causs
Thomas Bohager
Mark Golibart
Tony Joy
Douglas Myers
Carl White
John Carter
Owen Rosenstein
Joseph Antolin
Robert Warthen
Robert Antolin
Lucius Catherage
Ellis Baker
Richard White
Joseph Larson
Frank Seidel
Jay Dickinson
Joseph Deaner
Robert Bass
Town Meeting Tonight in Emmitsburg Center
Rep. Goodloe Byron schedules a public forum at the Emmitsburg Senior Citizen Center on June 19 at 7 30 p m to discuss pending legislation. No speeches planned just informal sharing of ideas with citizens urged to voice views in Washington. Open to the public.
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Goodloe Byron
Senior Citizen Center
Emmitsburg
Washington
Weekend police docket lists multiple DWI and related charges
Frederick City Police arrested Charles Ray Benny for disorderly conduct and cited Karen Boyer for negligent driving and license revoked. Oliver Cline faced DWI and license revocation accusations. Susan Prescott charged with speeding and no registration. Others include Paul Sell Jr for DWI, John Wetzel for stolen property, Handley II for DWI, Hedger for uninsured vehicle and three charges, Simpson for DWI, Snyder for DWI and license suspension. Minor incidents feature Ferguson negligent driving, Wehner failure to yield, Green failing to yield on left turn, Ausherman improper approach, Wolford permitting uninsured operation, Daily Wolford speeding, and others like Fink, Cline, Farr, and Hoover Jr also cited or charged for speeding.
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Frederick City
Charles Ray Benny
Brunswick
Karen Lee Boyer
Braddock Heights
Oliver Lawrence Cline
Waynesboro
Susan Prescott
Frederick
Colorado
Paul Henry Sell Jr
Taneytown
John Wayne Wetzel
Clarence Philip Handley II
S. Market
David Allen Hedger
Rt. 2
Adamstown
Donald Lee Simpson
W. Fourth St
Charles Leonard Snyder
Crestview Drive
Carl Earl Ferguson
Taney Avenue
John Henry Wehner
Baltimore
Gregory Theodore Green
Leesburg
Earl Edgar Ausherman
Westminster
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Frederick County
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Frederik Towne Mall
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