Cemetery ownership bill faces chamber opposition in Frederick County
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce State Affairs Committee opposes State Bill 496 and House Bill 1573 which would force disclosure of cemetery owners in Frederick County and prohibit disguising ownership. The move aims to uncover owners of Frederick Memorial Park after relatives alleged pressure to relocate graves.
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Brezhnev calls unilateral moratorium on midrange missiles
Brezhnev announced a unilateral freeze on deploying medium range nuclear missiles in the western USSR and warned of retaliatory steps if Geneva talks fail. The move was rejected by the United States as a trick aimed at Soviet superiority, while Bonn and Washington studied the proposal.
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Board Buses Emmitsburg Students to Thurmont in 4-3 Vote
The Frederick County Board of Education approved busing students in grades 6-8 from Emmitsburg Elementary to Thurmont Middle School after months of hearings and debate. Superintendent Stuart D. Berger cited program comparability and a countywide grade structure, noting staff and grouping implications. Four members supported the transfer while three opposed, with a continuation to page A-2 for further details.
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Sue Ann Yingling
Claude R. DeLauter
Rita S. Gordon
Vincent L. Rowet
Gail Bowerman
United Way campaign hits highest total ever
The United Way of Frederick County completed another strong year and honored three individuals for service. Despite not meeting the 480000 goal, the campaign reached 440528, with a projected total of 455500. Charles Keller III received the Distinguished Service Award for treasurer tenure. YMCA staff and Carl Gaites were named Volunteers of the Year. Edwin Nikirk earned special recognition for 20 years as Lawyers Division chair. Stephen Mood was cited for a 63 percent rise in employee giving from the Department of Social Services. James F. Reilly noted political gridlock over solutions to economic woes, urging Frederick County focus.
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Ed Thomas to seek fourth Maryland Senate term
Senator Ed ward P. Thomas Jr. announced Monday he will run for a fourth four year term in the Maryland Senate. The Frederick Republican and minority whip dismissed rumors of a bid for lieutenant governor or the U.S. House, saying his goal remains state senate service.
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Sandinista government suspends rights in Nicaragua
In Managua the Sandinista government announces a 30 day suspension of individual rights and strict censorship to counter alleged U S backed plots. Junta member Daniel Ortega says the measure may be extended as circumstances require.
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Guerrilla Led by Woman Attacks Army Posts Near San Salvador
In San Salvador area suburbs Mejicanos Villa Delgado and Cuscatancingo overnight assaults by ERP rebels led by Anna Sonia Medina left eleven dead and indicated rebel control of Cuscatancingo briefly. Radio Venceremos reported the operation with 200 rebels in trucks and described a daylight raid on army posts.
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Khadafy says he would visit Washington if invited
Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy feels pressure from U S actions and would come to the United States if Reagan administration invited him, but officials say an invitation is unlikely in the foreseeable future. Austria’s foreign minister, Willibald Pahr, said Khadafy would discuss all disputes with Washington if received.
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Commentary on gold standard and education in national debate
Today’s pages feature opinion writers Steven Beckner and Eugene Goll musing on the gold standard and broad college education for future teachers. Anthony Barrigan foresees trouble for Western Europe. David Handler notes Broadway’s weak offerings amid low attendance. B-3 sports highlights Frederick schools’ state tournament success as a turning point for county basketball. FARMING: Becky Brashear delivers an agricultural news tabloid section in D-1-8.
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America
Eugene Goll
Anthony Barrigan
Western
Europe
David Handler
Broadway
Jimmy Dean
News-Post
Stan Goldberg
Frederick
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Major spring storm brings rain and warm-up midweek
A substantial spring storm sweeps the midsection with heavy rains today then turns warmer on Wednesday. Western Maryland towns expect rain and wind today with highs in the 40s to near 50, then partly sunny and warmer Wednesday. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 42 to 61 across Frederick Hagerstown Westminster Gaithersburg and Leesburg.
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Leesburg
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