Guest column links Mob to Perdue poultry empire profits
Washington report examines how the President's Commission on Organized Crime found mob control over segments of the meat and poultry trade. It details Frank Perdue's rise, Dial Poultry ties, and Perdue's reluctant dealings with Castellano and Gambino associates to access New York markets and chains.
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Washington
Commission On Organized Crime
Frank Perdue
Ett bin Pana
Beenette Mopiuc
Perdue
President
New York City
Meat Cutters Union
Hood
New York
Dial Poultry Distributing Company
Dial
Paul Castellano Tr
Castellanos
Paul Castellano Sr
Castellano
Commission
United Food and Commercial Workers
Paul Castellano
Queens
N.Y
Gambino Family
Thomas Bilotti
Castellana
Mafia
CAA Ping 15 Gate Vee Notors
Perdue-Dial
Free speech under threat from intimidation lawsuits
A University of Denver study warns that powerful interests use the courts to deter criticism, threatening ordinary Americans’ right to speak and petition. Cases cited show real estate developers, employers, and others suing activists, with high defense costs and mixed court outcomes, chilling civic action.
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Washington
America
University of Denver Law School
George Pring
Ton Farvitian
Pring
Flood aftermath dominates Maryland flood coverage and appeals
The Ohio Potomac Susquehanna and Connecticut rivers flood toll rises with 133 known dead in twelve states and over 200000 refugees per Red Cross. Gov Nice tours western Maryland as Emmitsburg debate over a second Bay bridge heats civic talks. Mormon Church visitors arrive in Frederick for two year stay. Independent candidate Pressman promotes state lottery to fund education.
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Ohio
Potomac
Susquehana
Connecticut
Red Cross
Harry W. Nice
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Annapolis
Chesapeake Bay
Harry R. Hughes
Caroline
U.S. 15
James Clark
D-Howard
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon Church
Utah
Chris D Munson
Jack L. Jensen
Maryland
Hyman A. Pressman
Baltimore City
New Republican Hope Emerges in Frederick County Politics
The piece tracks Ken Coffey’s move from Winchester Hall to Frederick County power circles and his potential bid for the state House or county commission. It notes Coffey’s GOP credentials, the shifting Howard County executive landscape with Hugh Nichols, and rumors of opponents like Tom Hattery, George Littrell, and possibly Goodloe Byron. It previews a two party race shaping up for the 4th District.
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Ken Coffey
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Coffey
Ellicott City
Hugh Nichols
Statehouse
GOP
Nichols
Jan
Walkersville
Howard County
County Commission
State House of Delegates
Tom Hattery
George Littre
Sioners
Carroll County
Frederick
Littrell
Hattery
Letters to the editor defend Ijamsville day care center traffic
A Urbana letter disputes a neighbor’s traffic concerns about a proposed half day nursery school in Ijamsville. The writer argues the schedule does not align with rush hours and locates class sizes at 15 for three year olds and 20 for four year olds, with carpools reducing vehicle flow. The piece also praises the two teachers for their cooperation and safety, urging dialogue with residents.
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Pring
Colorado Rural Electrical Association
Board of Directors
Colorado Supreme Court
Kenneth Wooden
Senate
Wisconsin
Wooden
Liptay Wey
League of Women Voters
Beverly Hills
Calif
League
M. Estelle Baker
Ijamsville
Baker
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George Shultz
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Shultz
Weinberger
Binn
Bea
Inart
Reagan
News-Post
Banqwel
Libertytown Future Farmers of America
Arthur M. Ahalt
Libertytown
Irving Joy Jr
Future Farmers
Brunswick
WFMD
Robert L. Longstreet
Brunswick Bridge
Hubert Koeppe
Frederick City
RE. Paul Magaha
Ae Adad
Nadine
Thomas Johnson High School
Harold A. Neufeld
Board of Aldermen
Elie
Roy Meachum
Goodloe
Byron
Charles Smelser
Grafeity
Sylvia A. Wendt
Fram
Thic Inttar
Aeni Oe
Allon
NASA
Curtis L. Powell Jr
Turpak
Amber Meadows
Thomas Johnson
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