Nickens recalls racial barriers and civil rights service
The account follows Mr. Nickens from segregated Frederick settings through his NAACP work and Army service. He recounts harassment at shops and parks, four combat stars in World War II, and a forthright stance against the KKK. His career at Fort Detrick and as a News-Post reporter shaped his resolve for equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peanut Gallery
Baker Park
Nickens
Lincoln High School
Frederick
Frederick News-Post
Sarah Tiny Hills
NAACP
U.S. Army
Pearl Harbor
77Th Coastal Artillery
Pacific
Luzon
Espiritu Santo
Florida Island
Guadalcanal
Fort Jackson
S.C
Mr. Nickens
Fort Bragg
N.C
Inspector General
Army
John Schwab
Fort Detrick
KKK
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Earl Page
Maryland
Roger Kelly
Asbury United Methodist Church
Mr. Kelly
Rocky Ridge
Auctioneers split on buyer's premiums in Maryland
Hoffman's Community Sale owner Eddie Hoffman argues sellers should pay, while others note buyer's premiums are common in many areas. Association leaders urge education and await full member discussion at the March 22 meeting at the Cozy Restaurant in Thurmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hoffman
Hoffman
Frederick
Gladys Ridge
Far Enterte Association of Maryland
County Association
Stuart Stein
Stein
Thurmont
Budget and Insurance Reform Dominate Maryland Legislature
Maryland lawmakers move to cut over 100 million from Gov Schaefer’s January budget while aiming to keep a big surplus and bolster the rainy day fund. Health insurance reform heads for a House vote this Tuesday as committees prepare final actions on budget cuts and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
House
William Donald Schaefer
House of Delegates
Baltimore Convention Center
Senate
D. Bruce Poole
Washington
House panel trims 800K from lottery ad budget
A Maryland House subcommittee cut 800000 from the Lottery Agency advertising budget and imposed a rule limiting new game launches without legislative sign off. Despite the cut the agency retains (about) 2 million more in next year funds, with four of 26 new keno positions also eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
House
William Donald Schaefer
Lottery Agency
House Appropriations Subcommittee On Human Resources and Public Safety
Keno
Thomas Dewberry
Dewberry
Baltimore County
Lottery
Senate
Virginia Tech student helps after dairy fire devastates family
Stacey Guyton, 21, a junior dairy science major at Virginia Tech, said the fire devastated her family and worried neighbors who run dairy farms. She thanked volunteers for help, donations, prayers, and community concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacey Guyton
Virginia Tech
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America
Africa
God
Grand Dragon
Daniel C. Poole
Willowdale Auction
Poole
Leslie Cochran
Cochran Auction Complex
Boonsboro
Frederick County Auctioneers Association
House Appropriations Committee
Wolf's
La-Z-Boy
East Street
Nee Service O
Insuran
Buckeystown Pike
U.S
Bank of Westminster of London
Cuchon
Apex Co
London
Tyson Liquidation Center
Sam Hil Rd
Mclean, VA
Visa
Amer
Zion
Jefferson Pike
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