Maryland Prisons Debate Prompts New 500-Bed Plan
Governor Hughes shifts from early parole to building a 500-bed Baltimore prison near Johnston Square. The move follows opposition to Kamka’s community corrections and parole concepts, despite calls for humane, rehabilitative facilities and alternatives to warehousing. The public awaits more details and broader support.
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Maryland
Harry Hughes
Public Safety and Correctional Services
Gordon Chamka
Hughes
Baltimore
Johnston Square
Kamka
Fort Armistead
Maryland House of Corrections
Frederick
Jessup
Staggers Ends Run for Re election After 32 Years of Service
Congressman Harley Staggers, a West Virginian longtime representative, announces he will not seek another term, surprising many in the Second Congressional District after decades of influence. His absence leaves a tough chair to fill and signals a graceful exit to focus on family and farm life.
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Freokly
Harley Staggers
Eidespread
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Cleve Besevlich
Greenbrier
Staggers
Steggers
Washington
House Commerce Committee
West
Harvey Staggers
Coat missing at Lenten luncheon prompts church appeal
Readers report two navy blue coats at the East Church Street Lenten luncheon in Trunk Hall. One full length double breasted coat with keys and gloves. the other hip length with rain cap and scarf. Please check for a possible mix up and return to Rev. Reinberger or church sexton Mr. Harrison.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Church Street
Rev. Reinberger
Mr. Harrison
Carter Flows and Refugee Policy Clash Over Iranian Jews
Jimmy Carter’s cautious hostage diplomacy contrasts with a harsh policy that blocks Iranian Jewish refugees. About 100 Jews fleeing Tehran face limbo in Paris and London while U.S. admission remains blocked despite warnings of regional violence. State Department officials cite national interest, with Cyrus Vance and White House aides swaying toward restrict refugee entry. The piece notes brutal treatment of Jews under Khomeini and parallel fears of persecution as refugees seek permanent status or temporary visas, amidst broader political fundraising ties to casino interests and domestic spending critiques.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Ayatollah Khomeini
Tehran
Europe
Carter
Paris
London
United States
Shah
Iran
U.S
State Department
White House
Khomeini
Lucette Lagnado
Germany
Ist
Meaos
Salamit
Las Vegas
Caesars Palace
the Deserton
MGM Grand Hotel
Jockey Club
Circus Circes Betel
FBI
Nevada
Congress
Rembare
New York
Jack Anderene
Annual Concert of Wade Male Chorus in Winchester Hall
March events recount the Wade Male Chorus under Henry T. Wade at Hood College with a long list of chorus members including Rev. John S. Adam and J. Schaeffer. Also notes Rocky Ridge School pupils in February and a nine birthday dinner for Robert Dubel with family. A 1900 Mount Airy Fire Department officers and Mount Airy junior group, Frederick Jaycees, and Homemakers Chorus rehearsals are listed with names and roles.
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Wade
Winchester Hall
Henry T. Wade
Hood College
John S. Adam
HD. Baumgardner Jr
W.A.B. Bell
N. Harper
James H. Harris
Carroll H. Hendrickson
F.E. Kennedy
Francis B. Sappington
M.P. Staley
LE. Eichelberger
E.L. Gross
R. Ames Hendrickson
Cecil Holter
Lewis H. Knock
A. Royal Remnberg
F.A. Rosenberger
J. Schaeffer
Virgil W. Doub
George M. Free
Claude S. Hahn
J.N. Harper
C.R. Klenney
Jacob F. Klints
J.M. Miller
R.E. Mills
Samuel J. Ransom
J.B. Remnaberg
Robert L. Smith
M. Stickney
H.E. Colliflower
John Philip Engelbrecht
Lincoln D. Englebrecht
W.L. Gross
C.A. Gross
Harp
E. Harp
George Holter
J. Hooper
G.E. McIntyre
David Yinger
Rocky Ridge School
Mary Ellen Wood
Madeline Bolier
Edna Milner
Frances Sharrer
Virginia Long
Mary Frushour
Mary Barrick
Margaret Clem
Vivian Shorb
Mary Jane Arbaugh
Betty Long
Annabelle Fisher
Virginia Zentz
Margie Misner
Roy Renner
Karl Frushour
John Renner
George Frushour
Robert Springer
Paul Late
Norman Sharrer
Kenneth Anders
Paul Smith
Harry Boler
Robert Dubel
Elzie Watkins
Mrs. Watkins
Geraldine Dubel
Henry Runkles
Elsworth Watkins
Alvin Hood
Charlie Dobson
Wilmer Murray
Mount Airy Junior Fire Department
Edward Browning
Basse Gosnell
Topper Coburn
Kenneth Fleming
Lydon Myers
Thomas Wagner
Granville Albright
Leutenant
Marshall McDonough
Robert Lowman
Oscar Beker
Elliott Clary Parts Cantwell
Aubrey King
Larry Welsh
Frederick County
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Byron
Gnd
Angela
Martin Bakeries
Owens
Middletown High School
Tom
Manhattan
Yerteday
Seorth
Rccms
New York State
Jack Anderson
Willie
Smith
Raymond Redifer
Meersville
WAC
Frederick Jaycees
G. Bernard Callan Jr
Henry Durell
Robert £. Dudrow
James W. Powell Jr
Robert J. Reed
Walter W. Kirk
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