School Board Rejects State Volunteer Graduation Proposal
Frederick County Board of Education rejected a state plan requiring 100 hours of community service for high school graduation. The board opposed mandating volunteerism as a diploma prerequisite, citing loss of voluntariness and increased administrative burden. Some members supported recognizing student volunteer efforts, while concerns about day school work and overall education direction were voiced.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Selige
David Hornbeck
Hornbeck
Boe
Rita S. Gordon
Sue Ann Yingling
State Department of ‘Education
Iran Iraqi war drive and Cyprus hijack in global brief
News digest notes Iraq's push to regain Majcoor oil fields amid threats to strike Iran's export terminal if needed. Iran reports repelling a massive counterattack with heavy losses while shipping risks rise and insurers hike premiums. Also covered are a Cumberland Airlines crash killing three, Maryland primary politics delays, and a Geneva hijacking ending with arrests.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Iraq
Iran
Marnoon Islands
Escapee Freeman Killed After Wounding Trooper in NC
Ronald Lee Freeman, 41, one of two Tennessee escapees who vowed not to be taken alive, was shot and killed in Marion North Carolina after injuring state trooper Larry Carver who was shot in the shoulder. Forest City Police Chief Tom McDevitt confirmed the death alongside Russ Edmonston from the state Crime Control and Public Safety.
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Marion
N.C
Tennessee
Ronald Lee Freeman
Forest City
Tom McDevitt
Russ Edmonston
State Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
Maj
D.R. Emory
State Highway Patrol
Raleigh
James Clegg
Larry Carver
Emory
Words of Wisdom: Anonymous Quote On Self Push
A brief aphorism attributes a line to Anonymous: you cannot advance by patting yourself on the back and pushing forward requires effort and self discipline. The note frames wisdom as a caution against complacency and urges steady progress.
Mardi Gras Highlights Recall in New Orleans Columns
Food columnist Nanci Bross revisits Mardi Gras antics in New Orleans with a mix of half-frightening and bizarre moments. Scenes from last weekend’s revelry are featured in today’s sectional page E-1, offering a vivid, period-tinged glimpse into the celebration.
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Nanci Bross
New Orleans
Cold snap tightens grip with light snow on Thursday
Weather brief notes a strong cold front bringing continued subfreezing temperatures. Western Maryland counties including Carroll and Montgomery expect partly sunny skies today then increasing clouds and a chance of light snow Thursday with highs in the 30s, windy and colder Friday. Maryland mountains see snow likely Thursday with daytime highs in the 20s.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington Counnties
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Oakland
Westminster
David Lesher
City plans new zoning ordinance and map for Frederick
Frederick city planners will urge the board of aldermen to adopt a revised zoning ordinance and a detailed zoning map. Over the next weeks the planning commission will hold hearings to discuss changes including a new downtown business district and expanded boundaries. The map will designate each parcel by zoning class to guide development and parking considerations. The official map will be presented once completed, with hearings set at the commission meeting Monday night.
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Frederick
Planning Commission
Board of Aldermen
Commission
James A. Schmersahl
Market Street
Schmersahl
Year of the Teacher signs spotted across Frederick area
Signs reading Year of the Teacher appeared on East Street and across Frederick. The Frederick County 350th Anniversary Committee said it has no connection with the signs and is unsure who posted them. Photo by C Kurt Holter.
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Frederick
Carrollton
Edward
Melinda Rice
Pinoak Drive
Banner School
C. Kurt. Holter
East Street
Frederick County
C. Kurt Holter
Frederick 350th anniversary committee clarifies sign non affiliation
The Frederick County 350th Anniversary Committee said it is not affiliated with signs stating The Year of the Teacher 10% using the Maryland 350th logo. Chairman Hamp Tisdale stressed no sponsorship, while noting Camp David will display at the June 1 2 celebration. The event will also feature the Orioles 1983 World Series trophy and a logo fee of 250 for business use.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Roosevelt
Reagan
Ken Coffey
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore
William Donald Schaefer
Coffey
Barry Richardson
Francis Scott Key
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Hart Tops Mondale in Vermont Victory signals Hart threat to Reagan
Gary Hart captured 71 percent in Vermont's non binding Democratic primary, a symbolic but dramatic win. He swept most precincts, following big showings in Maine and New Hampshire, and pledged to defeat Ronald Reagan. Mondale campaigned in the Deep South as Super Tuesday looms, calling the contest a battle for the party's soul. Hart's campaign argued the win warned Reagan of a stronger challenge ahead.
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Montpelier
Gary Hart
Walter Mondale
Vermont
Colorado
Reagan
White House
Hart
Oliver Henkel
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Mondale
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Tampa
Fla
South
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Hughes attacks budget cuts in Maryland Senate plan
Governor Harry Hughes assailed a Senate Budget and Taxation Committee report, calling proposed cuts "very, very ir responsible" and warning they'd reduce vital services. Senate President Melvin Steinberg warned the criticism may be premature as budget decisions are reconciled between houses.
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Harry Hughes
Senate
League of Women Voters
Hughes
Melvin Steinberg
Baltimore County
Steinberg
House
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