Graceham residents recall Birdland saga and birds’ roosts
Graceham residents recount the bird roosting episode that drew fire company attention and neighborhood memory. Edgar and Rachel Emrich owned the roosting property, while firemen like Eugene Grimes and Kenneth Simmers offered local color and jokes. Officials noted thick pine cover and 2 to 4 inch droppings, with partial success from noise makers and tree thinning. analysts compared to other roosts and discussed health fears, publicity, and the public’s practical shift back to daily life as dusk fell on the last gatherings.
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Edgar
Rachel Emrich
Frevida
Graceham
Kenneth Simmers
Grimes
Robert Machel
Patuseat Wiltdide
Degal Swamp
Curcus
Paul Beale
Atlanta
Center For Disease Control
Ann Burnside Love
Thurmont
Rossi
Beale
Alfred Hitchcock
Mrs. Love
Aims to call it quits after birth drama
Tom recalls a dramatic hospital dash to aid Donna in childbirth as Gregory arrived with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. Brian followed minutes later after a tense ride. He blames a faulty ignition coil for the morning’s adventures.
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Tom
Donna
Gregory
Brian
Reagan Iran speech draws applause from Maryland delegation
Maryland lawmakers react to President Reagan's Iran arms sales speech with praise for his hard stance and cabinet picks. Delegates Byron Dyson Bentley credit his accountability and call for stronger congressional involvement in national security. They stress a steady hand to steer the country back on course.
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Washington
Reagan
Maryland
Beverly B. Byron
6Th
Roy Dyson
Eastern Shore
Dyson
Helen Bentley
2Nd District
Baltimore County
Piney Run Park Hosts Bird Club March Activities
Frederick County Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society will focus on Piney Run Park in March. The park naturalist will present What Can Be Seen at Piney Run Park on Thursday March 5 at 7 30 p.m. at Frederick High music room. A Piney Run waterfowl trip follows on Saturday March 7 meeting at Culler Lake boat house at 7 30 a.m. For more information contact Mel Bennett or Stauffer Miller.
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Piney Run Park
Frederick County
Maryland Ornithological Society
Frederick High
Bird Club
Culler Lake
Mel Bennett
Stauffer Miller
Eastalco to recall workers as plant nears full capacity
Eastalco Aluminum Co. will recall about 50 workers this week at the Buckeystown plant to restore production toward full capacity. The recall is part of an experimental power modulation project with Potomac Edison to shift usage away from peak times. The plant aims to reach 100 percent operation by mid-April, increasing output from 285 million to 385 million pounds annually.
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Eastalco Aluminum Co
Buckeystown
Wayne Rhoderick
Eastalco
Potomac Edison
Rhoderick
Eustaica
Eastaleo
Conrail engineer linked to fatal crash facing suspensions
AP report states Conrail engineer Rick L. Gates has two prior suspensions and may face criminal charges after the Jam. 4 Assarak crash that killed 16 and injured 1. Gates, 31, from Easex, was admitted to a private psychiatric center within three weeks for mood and substance issues as prosecutors and officials weigh alcohol or rule violations.
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Baltimore
Conrail
Assarak
Rick L. Gates
Easex
Dresken
Taylor Maser
Howard Merker
United Transportation Union
Amtrak
Gates
Edward Cromwell
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Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
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Carroll County
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