Camp David Honored for Meritorious Service at Presidential Retreat
The Secretary of the Navy awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the Naval Support Facility Thurmont the field activity of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command that runs Camp David The award covers two years of sustained outstanding performance serving the President the First Family foreign heads of state the Cabinet and White House staff The facility exceeded prior usage records while delivering high quality service and maximum security The team improved preventive maintenance security and organizational efficiency Brig Gen J D Hughes presented the award to the Commanding Officer Lt Cmdr J D Dettbarn who succeeded Cmdr J R Dunn
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Secretary of the Navy
Thurmont
Naval Facilties Engineering Command
Camp David
White House
J.D. Hughes
USAF
J. D. Dettbarn
CEC
USN
J. R. Dunn
J. D. Hughes
Cdr
J. L. Dettham
Naval Support Facility
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Thur
Dexmont
Naval Facilities
Freight Increase Granted to Rails by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permanent freight rate increases for U S railroads of about 12 percent in the east and west and 6 percent in the South. Much of the boost had been approved last fall as temporary raises. The final permanent rates bring in roughly $300 million less than railroads had requested and may take effect in 15 days.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Maryland Senate Bill to Repeal Housing Law Faces Court Ruling
A Maryland Senate bill to repeal the state housing law was ruled invalid by Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Proctor due to irregular signatures on petitions that led to the referendum. Governor Mandel and supporters say they respect the voters’ will as the measure sought low cost housing statewide.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Senate
Baltimore County
Kenneth Proctor
Proctor
John C. Coolahan
Dbalto
Coolahan
Del
Vernon F. Boozer
R-Balté
Housing Authority
Marvin Mandel
Mandel
ITV's Johnny Carson And Wife Separate Amicable Separation
New York AP report says Joanne Carson dropped a weekly alimony demand and signed an amicable separation agreement with Johnny Carson. The settlement was formalized Monday before state Supreme Court Justice Wilfred Walte. No details were disclosed.
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New York
Johnny Carson
Joanne
TV Star
State Supreme Court
Wilfred Walte
Mt Airy Saddle Pals elect officers at annual banquet
Fifty members and guests attended the Mt Airy Saddle Pals banquet at Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church near Mt Airy. George W Hooper Wolfe spoke on experiences as a mule driver on the Cand Canal. Officers named were Fred Constantine president Oliver Baker vice president Sue Constantine secretary and Ruth Mills treasurer. Oliver Baker retired as president and Tommy Lowman as treasurer. Prizes went to Melissa Mills Gene Hetrick Henry Magaha Josie Green and Herman Koontz. Richard Arrington presented gifts honoring family participation and Oliver Baker received a belt buckle and weather predictor. The club showcased 1970 shows and trail rides including an overnight camping ride and eight past-year trail rides. Members invite others to join via three listed phone numbers.
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Mt. Airy
Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church
Plane No. 4
George W. ‘Hooper’ Wolfe
Sue Constantine
Fred Constantine
Oliver Baker
Ruth Mills
Arrington
Saddle Pals
Catoctin School To Close Friday
Catoctin High School and feeder schools including Thurmont Middle Emmitsburg Sabillasville and Thurmont Elementary will be closed for a teacher in service day on Friday All other schools will be open.
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Catoctin High School
Thurmont, Middle
Emmitsburg
Sabillasville
Thurmont Elementary
Judge Blair Dies At 80 In Maryland
Cumberland AP reports Judge James G. Blair of Allegany County Orphans Court died at Memorial Hospital at age 80 after six weeks of treatment. Born in Midland West Virginia he lived in Midland Maryland at death. He served as county election judge for 40 years and was a trial magistrate from 1951 to 1959. He won re election to a third term on the Orphans Court last year.
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Cumberland
United Methodist Church
Midland
James G.blair
Allegany County Orphans Court
Blair
Memorial Hospital
W. Va
Orphans Court
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Stearns & Foster
Cline
Devations Sera Ae
Dion
Lester Hg
Cre Nat
S. Market
E. Patrick
Ayy
ITV
Tommy Lowman
Oliver
Baker
Horse Club
Catoctin
Westinghouse
Ey Vant Im
Bowers Lumber
East ST
Frederick
Rin
Potomac Edison
Newsrat
Pach
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