Van Almen's path from clown to alcohol counselor
William Van Almen once performed as Sparky the Clown at county fairs for 24 years. He battled alcoholism, entered treatment, discarded the image, and now leads a Frederick counseling clinic focused on alcoholism. He holds multiple degrees and pursues a psychology doctorate while lecturing at Kiwanis.
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Sparky the Clown
William van Alwen
van Almen
George Washington University
Frederick
Ohio Conservatory of Music
Residents adapt to Md 144 bridge detour traffic
Fourth Street residents say heavier trucks and buses pass by due to Carroll Creek bridge work. They express mixed feelings about the reroute with Edna Watkins noting acceptance if necessary, Helen May insisting the plan proceeds, and Jack Solar noting noise and vibrations but no strong anger as Kenneth is cited later.
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Fourth Street
West Patrick Street
Carroll Creek
Edna Watkins
Helen May
Jack Solar
Jury Selected and Porter Retrial Opens in Maryland Case
In Annapolis the Porter retrial continued with testimony starting on day two. Prosecutors presented evidence showing a revolver fired the fatal shots at a Myersville gasoline station attendant nearly three years ago. A six man six woman jury was seated to hear the case.
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Annapolis
James Porter
Porter
Myersville
Slaton
Albert Thompson
Willams
Cater
Thompson
Williams
Chattahoochee River
Senate panel eyes tax cuts with IRA plan and marriage penalty
The Senate Finance Committee backed softening the marriage penalty and allowing tax free IRA accounts for all workers. The panel aims to save 1982 dollars 40 billion and 240 billion over the next two years. Reagan schedule pressures House schedule and public broadcasting and education funding are debated.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Reagan
Bob Dole
Bkan
House
Frederick City Alderman Candidates Fill Six Spots
Six candidates filed for Frederick City Board of Aldermen this fall while no one filed for mayor. Mayor Ronald N. Young plans to seek another term, with official records pending. Republican nominees are Tim Woodford Bertha Kennedy and William Shook. Democratic challengers are Dr. Alex Barber C Arlene Phillips and Charles Abrecht.
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Frederick City
Ronald N. Young
Board of Alderman
Tim L. Woodford
Gillspur Road
Bertha M. Kennedy
Clarke Place
William B. Shook
Fourth Street
Alex W. Barber
Patrick Street
C. Arlene Phillips
College Place
Charles E. Abrecht
Amber Meadows
Iran official says Bani Sadr hidden in country
In Beirut a member of Iran's Parliament says fugitive ex-President Abolhassan Bani Sadr remains in Iran and will be arrested for trial soon. He locates the hideout and notes the chances of swift arrest and formal charges following Majlis dismissal.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Iran
Abolhassan Bani-Sadr
Hassan Ayat
Associated Press
Ayat
Republican Party
Bani-Sadr
Majlis
Tehran
Hojatoleslam Ali Quddasi
Bum
Islamic Republic
Ridge Road day care center denial by Frederick County Board of Appeals
Ridge Road day care center proposal on Ridge Road off U S 40 was denied by the Frederick County Board of Appeals during a two hour session. About 50 local residents testified against the plan citing privacy, property value, and traffic concerns, particularly the left turn onto U S 40. The board’s decision denied the special zoning exception for the center as Windoo sought a site to serve the community.
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Waen Riek
Hobin Wingon
Ridge Road
Frederick
U.S. 40
Corinne Waster
40-A
Gordon Smith
Howard R. Stepler Jr
Agnes Kemerer
Ridge Head
Windoo
Nower
William G. Baker
Weather forecast fragment for region
Mostly cloudy tonight with lows from 63 to 70. Thursday brings variable clouds and a chance of thunderstorms with highs in the mid 80s to low Ms. Rain chances range from 10 to 40 percent, westerly winds around 10 mph.
God Beating With the Wicked Not Forever
A fragmented line references Miguel de Cer and a Spanish writer with cryptic phrasing about divine judgment and time for the wicked. The garbled OCR suggests a religious or literary note without clear names, dates, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
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Miguel de Cer- Tae
Wnier
USPS to issue John Hanson stamp amid Hanson House row
The Postal Service plans a John Hanson commemorative stamp this fall, drawing fire from Frederick County officials after the demolition of most of the Hanson House on West Patrick Street. Senator Mathias urged placement near Hanson’s home, while county leaders defend the reconstruction plan citing safety and the building’s collapse risk.
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Postal Service
Hanson
Frederick
John Hanson
U.S. Postal Service
Maryland
U.S
Charles McC. Mathies
Postmaster General
Mathias
Mary G. ‘Williams
Hanson House
West
Patrick Street
Frederick City Historic District Commission
Historic District) Commission
Frederick County Commissioners
HDC
Bernard Callan
Chitwood
Haig Eyes Asian Policy Amid Pacific Tensions
Secretary of State Alexander Haig works on an Asian foreign policy to curb Soviet reach in the Pacific but gaps remain over Taiwan and Vietnam Cambodia policy. He ends a 27000 mile Pacific tour in Honolulu meeting foreign ministers including Japan's Sunao Sonoda. He aims to report to President Reagan after two days. The trip reinforces improved relations with the People's Republic of China begun under Nixon.
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Bonolulu
Alexander M Hang Jr
Pacific
Taiwan
U.S
Vietnam
Cambodia
Haig
Honolulu
Hong Kong
China
Philippines
New Zealand
America
Japan
Sunao Sonoda Haig
Reagan
Inp
Peoples Republic of China
Nixon
Doctors examine Hinckley mental state for Reagan case
Three psychiatrists and a psychologist evaluate John W. Hinckley Jr. for the government. They have visited Butner prison and the Denver area, with tests begun in April after his transfer. A federal judge urged a July 1 report on competency to stand trial and sanity at the time of the shooting.
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Hinckley
Washington
John W. Hinckley Jr
Justice Department
Tom DeCair
Butner
N.C
Denver
Park
Suott Metz
Soongest
Reagan
Williame Bryant
Pondering Kingship and Cranes in National Views
Robert Reid muses on what it would be like to be King of England. National writer Rebecca Kirtland revisits efforts to save the whooping cranes. Walter ears questions whether a woman will win the vacant Supreme Court seat. Anthony Harrigan argues the US supports Japan's defense system. Dick Lissner surveys show business, AV, and local social happenings.
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Robert Reid
England
Rebecca Kirtland
Walter Ears
Supreme Court
Anthony Harrigan
Japan
Dick Lissner
Frederick Fare
News-Post
Eee Loeb
Pentence Cessing Dais
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Cindy Hackett
Frederick County
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Lewis Slaton
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Cyprus
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Ridge Road Day Care Center
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