Growing Strong as Frederick County YMCA rejoices surplus
The Frederick County YMCA closed its fiscal year with a $5,611 surplus, reducing building debt to $126,834. Membership surpasses 2,800 with impact across 6,221 people served last year. Leaders plan a long range plan, led by Chris Grimshaw and YMCA President Lawrence A. Dorsey Jr., and begin this year’s membership drive to broaden programs and neighborhood outreach.
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Frederick County
YMCA
Chris Grimshaw
YMC
Lawrence A
Tommy) Dorsey Jr
Town attorney immunity questioned in private session
The Carroll County Times questions whether a town attorney hired with public funds has public obligations beyond representing the town. It cites Sykesville and Westminster officials using private offices for closed sessions with county commissioners, urging open discussion on whether public bodies should meet publicly or continue secret deliberations. The piece argues matters affecting Keevalle and potential charter changes impact taxpayers and should be discussed openly.
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William B. Dulany
Sykesville
Westminster City
Stanford Hoff
Mr. Dulany
Mr. Hoff
Carroll County
Dulany
Nstead
Keevalle
Andykesville
Carroll County Times
Still A Man's World Study Warns of Gender Leadership Bias
A UC Riverside study finds women lead 24 percent of the time in all female groups but only 3.6 percent in mixed groups, while men lead 19 percent in all male groups rising to 27.7 percent in mixed groups. Researchers say both genders exhibit bias against women in mixed groups. Wealth creates jobs and urges self-help as wealth grows. Educational attainment rose 12 percent from 1962 to 1972, with high school graduates up to 61 percent of adults.
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University of California
U. of C. Riverside
America
John M. Johnston
Chicago Daily News
United States
Bureau of the Census
Letters To The Editor Defend Lefty Driesell, Maryland Fans
A Maryland Terps fan defends Lefty Driesell against a March 1973 sports column critique. The letter argues recruiting parity, praises Driesell’s impact, and urges fair treatment of Maryland fans and coaches. A second reader counters that Stan Goldberg did not miss the mark, praising Driesell and urging home-state support. Also included is a call for 1938 Central High School reunion contacts.
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Lefty Driesell
Terp
Lefty
Maryland
Wake Forest
University of North Carolina
Goldberg
McMillen
Tom
Barnes
A.P
Terps
Old Central High School
Washington, D.C
Marie Janet Stricklin
Freeman Stricklin
Emilie Crawford Miller
Reed Miller
Alvin Kassel
C. Edward Nicholson
Lewis Chapin
Made in US A No Lure Nowadays By Bruce Biossat
Bruce Biossat argues that the United States suffers from a lag in global competitiveness as foreign products gain appeal. He cites missed opportunities, weak marketing, and inconsistent quality perception across American producers, designers, and sellers. He notes high U.S. exports of raw materials contrast with Japanese sophistication, while domestic buyers favor overseas goods despite dollar devaluations.
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Washington
NEA
America
U.S
West Germany
Holland
Japan
Africa
Detroit
Mewspater Enterpetse
Cold wave grips nation as city district battles stair blaze
Yesterday icy conditions formed two inches of ice and 13 degree city cold. A small second floor fire at Potomac Public Service Company building drew a crowd while firemen contained the blaze. Sixty Easter baskets go to veterans in hospitals. A touring car was stolen from Millard Angelberger. Blood donations to Red Cross rise 10 percent to 145 pints, 83 first timers. The Skywayman operetta to be staged by Walkersville High School. Regional Masonic officers meet at the Frederick Temple. Maryland gains vote rights for government-property residents via federal move in House.
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United States
Frederick
Potomac Public Service Company
East Patrick and
Carroll Streets
Words of Concern for Wounded Knee by David Poling
The column argues tribal sovereignty and urges government restraint in the Wounded Knee confrontation. It stresses the Oglala Sioux at Pine Ridge run their own civil affairs, condemns federal overreach, and warns AIM and officials could trigger violence, urging respect for tribal governance and self rule.
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Justice Department
Wounded Knee
United States
Bluecoats
Redskins
New York Herald
Seventh Cavalry
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Nixon
AIM
Pine Ridge Reservation
South Dakota
BIA
Tribal Council
U.S
Navajo Nation
Whitey
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Patricia M. Clemm
University of Md
Stan Goldberg
Oll
McMullen
Miliani
Joseph A. Ellis
Eastview Frederick
Mr. Chapin
Central High School
D.C
Bruce Biossat
U.S.A
By Bruce Biossat
American Legion Auxiliary
Millard Angelberger
Patrick Street
H.C. Zacharias
Middle Alley
Second
Third Streets
News-Post
RED Cross
Emmitsburg
Walkersville High School
Carroll
Washington Counties
Masonic Temple
House of Representatives
Edward T. Miller
Congress
David Poling, D.D
Rev
David Poling
Paper Enterprise
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