City considers changes to growth plan in public hearing
Frederick plans a public hearing on updates to its Comprehensive Plan as growth accelerates. The Planning Commission, mayor, and Board of Aldermen discussed possible changes at a private dinner, noting the current plan guides land use, facilities, parks, and roads, and should reflect the city's surge in growth.
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Frederick County Plans Redistricting to Accommodate Growth
Frederick County school administrators unveiled a redistricting plan to handle rising enrollment and three new schools opening between 1988 and the early 1990s. Dan Gadra said growth requires fiscal prudence in space use as the Board of Education schedules a public hearing at 7 pm on March 18 at Monocacy Middle School.
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Negotiators discuss NATO midrange treaty amid concerns over short-range Soviet missiles
In Brussels, U S arms negotiator Max Kampelman met with NATO allies to review a draft treaty eliminating midrange missiles from Europe. Allies welcomed the plan but warned Soviets could gain advantage from retaining short-range missiles. The Times reported Soviets may include short-range missiles and allow on-site verification. The plan also contemplates shifting students among 24 schools over five years with new Hillcrest Elementary opening in 1988 and a second school by 1989, amid redistricting to balance enrollments and free buses.
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Reagan addresses Iran-Contra fallout with cautious applause
President Reagan defended his Iran arms policy in a televised Oval Office address that acknowledged fault and pledged action. Governors including Mario Cuomo and Edmund Muskie praised the candor, while Haig and Orr warned unity and steady leadership remain required.
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Western Maryland teams advance to regional boys basketball finals
Thomas Johnson Middletown and Walkersville reach regional boys basketball championship games as weather notes linger. Friday forecast calls for sunny, mild conditions with light winds and temperatures in the mid to upper 50s.
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Thomas Johnson
Middletown
Walkersville
Baby born after car stalls on rainy Middletown street
Donna and Tom Shedd rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital when their car stalled just four minutes from the ER. Donna gave birth to Gregory Lawrence at 6:46 a.m. in a hospital room after a perilous push to the hospital in the rain. Gregory weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and is reported healthy despite birth complications.
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Graceham remembers Birdland invasion of 1974
Graceham residents recount the 6 acre pine grove siege when a flock of birds and crowds swarmed the town in March 1974. Local family Richard Ott recalls quiet summers disrupted by parking gawkers and reporters from distant states.
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