Inflation and budget talk in a 1980s letter to editor
A readers’ letter discusses rising inflation, high interest rates, and the tax burden, arguing Congress must pass a balanced budget and cut spending. It cites President Carter, the Byrd Amendment, and SJH-126 as teethless prior actions, urging Maryland voters to press incumbents on budget votes.
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News-Post
Ricky Dell
Carter
United States
Congress
Congressional
House
Senate
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
96Th Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Unclear UFW leadership under Cesar Chavez sparks critique
Washington reports on criticism of the United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez, accusing him of centralizing power, internal purges, and misusing funds. The piece cites civil rights leaders and farmers who question fundraising tours and the failure to empower local UFW offices while Chavez maintains celebrity ties and broad national control.
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Washington
United Farm Workers
UFW
Cesar Chavez
Texas
New Jersey
Florda
Sally
Devon
Arizoma
Bebe
Tate
Mexico
Teres
Chavez
Joan Baez
I Agricultural States
Orgenung
le Paz
Calif
Arizona
Cesar Chever
Anton Orendann
Teray
Lee
Tate Fc
Weis
Letters on school drug searches stir debate in Frederick
A Frederick County teacher urges passage of a bill allowing principals to search students cars on school property to curb drug and alcohol abuse. The letter defends educator judgment, argues for trusted discipline, and criticizes opponents who fear privacy violations. Other readers comment on politics, tobacco warnings, UFO reporting, and gender roles.
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Frederick County
Johnny
Trust officers elected at Birnie Trust Company meeting
At a March 12 1990 meeting in Taneytown Birnie Trust Company directors were elected for the ensuing year. Edward O Weant Dr J J Weaver Arthur W Feeser George A Arnold Milton A Koons William F Bricker and G Walter Wilt named as directors with Weant as president Weaver vice president Wilt treasurer and Arnold assistant treasurer. A list of attendees for two social events followed including neighbors of E W Burdette and a birthday gathering for Emmanuel and Charles Wollard.
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Birnie Trust Company
Taneytown
Edward 0. Weant
J.J. Weaver
Arthur W. Feeser
George A Arnold
Milton A. Koons
William F. Bricker
G. Walter Wilt
Weant
Weaver
Wilt
Arnold
Frederick County Historical Society Meets at Church Street Home
The Frederick County Historical Society gathered March 12 1980 at its Church Street residence with guest speaker Mrs C A Porter Hopkins of the Maryland Historical Society. New members welcomed included Mr and Mrs John L Shaw Mr and Mrs Rossiter Seward Mrs Maude Blundell Mrs Dorothy Hamilton David R Spinner and Richard F Kline Jr. George Z Best of the Francis Scott Key Hotel attended a birthday surprise at Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home where Vindobona nurses also joined. Braddock Heights attendees included several area residents. Frederick County 4H Older Youth Group members chosen for outstanding activities were invited to the Nations Club Congress in Chicago. Attendees named include Jacquelyn Berner Carroll Eaves Byron Grossnickle Sarah Ramsburg Iva Zeiler Marilyn Garber Patsy Lakin and H David Hagan.
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Frederick County Historical Society
Church Street
C.A. Porter Hopkins
Maryland Historical Society
John L. Shaw
Rossiter Seward
Maude Blundell
Dorothy Hamilton
David R. Spinner
Richard F. Kline Jr
George Z. Best
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Vindobona
Braddock Heights
Irwin Harry
Richard S. Hargett
Osborne I. Price Sr
Anna Weaver
Roger A. Doll
John Mck. Wilson
James Harris
E. Grace Hagan
H. David Hagan
Frederick County
Chicago
Jacquelyn Berner
Johnsville
Carroll Eaves
Walkersville
Byron Grossnickle
Union Bridge
Sarah Ramsburg
Lewistown
Iva Zeiler
Frederick
Marilyn Garber
Patsy Lakin
Jefferson
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Enn
Harold RE. Grau
Falstone Drive
Charles 5. Smelser
Thomas
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Smelser
Aime Sommeone
Annie
PTC
Tobacco Institute
FTC
Ford
Michael Pertschuk
Ube
Brown
Waldhamaon
Bobby Deeds
Edgemont Rd
Luts
Air Force
NICAP
Maggilynn Jacques Braddock Heights
Ellyn Hess
Luba
Evelu
Croswell Decott
Georgie's Court of Appeals
Amercan
Deen
Charles Darwin
Carey Auto Parts
West Frederick
Mews-Post
E.W
Burdette
W.E. Burdette
Charles Kolb
Morris Smith
Harry Bohn
Kessler
George Ramsburg
William Shorb
Bertie Hoffman
Harvey Troxell
Charles Shorb
Carroll Kielboltz
Stanley Burdette
Ruth Kolb
Mildred
Lillie Wollard
Emmanuel
Charles
Charles Wollard
Frank Wollard
Clarence Myers
Charles Cline
William
Ernest Wollard
Leo Weddle
Robert Reed
Leona
Kathleen
Elizabeth Wollard
Roy Lewis
Dorothea Lewis
Mabel Lewis
Harry Lewis
Emory Wills
Louise
Charles Nichols
Charlestown
Ehackson & Merkins
Treeland
Ursrien
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