Parents face criminal cases over school attendance
Three district court cases presided by Judge Stanley Y. Bennett concern compulsory school attendance. Each parent risked fines up to $50 per day of absence or jail at $10 per day if unpaid. Children ages 11 to 13 were involved, with continuances granted for school evaluation and attempts to place them in class.
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Stanley Y. Bennett
Bennett
Maryland
Darlene Boyer
South Market Street
David Yinger Yinger
Boyer
Winger
Woodland
Olive Evans
Rt. 4
Frederick
Elvis Evans
Board of Education
Ruth Dreddee
Washington Street
Robin
Dredden
Geary
Equity Court
Montgomery County Voters Face Aquatic Center Referendum
Montgomery County council bypasses usual funding route and approves a bill to put the $4.8 million indoor pool project to a referendum this November. The measure, opposed by some members, would allow residents to decide on capital spending while not guaranteeing construction. A petition drive with 10,000 signatures by August 18 could force the issue, with further public hearings planned in the coming years.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Taxpayers League
Montgomery
Esther Gelman
Rose Crenca
Neel Potter
Potter
Crenca
Karl Schlotterback
TRIM
Crepea
Foster
Michael Gintis
Schlotterback
Congress Faces Budget Battle Amid Recession Risks
Congress debates balancing the budget as economists warn a deeper recession could widen deficits. The House votes to raise the 1900 spending ceiling to 42.8 billion, while the Senate defeats liberal attempts to cut defense and boost domestic programs. Senators Cranston Javits Nelson proposals fail. unemployment climbs from 6.2 to 7 percent.
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House
Senate
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Mayor hints at input period and new parking deck plan
The mayor said the public may comment as input is welcomed. He noted city staff received pay and cost of living increases from 10 to 19 percent and stressed he cannot release further budget detail yet. He proposed a future parking deck on East Patrick Street or near the new courthouse, potentially starting in 1982, funded by a bond issue and parking revenues. The Weinberg Center may receive 125000 from the state, and the Transportation Committee will review the traffic study before aldermen act.
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Young
East Patrick Street
West Patrick Street
Harry R. Hughes
General Assembly
Weinberg Center
City Transportation Committee
Board of Aldermen
State Farm Bureau withdraws support of grain embargo
The Maryland Farm Bureau executive committee this week aligned with the American Farm Bureau Federation position and withdrew its backing of the Russian grain embargo.
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State Farm Bureau
Maryland Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
AFBF
Carter
Afghanistan
U.S
Soviet Union
Johnsville antique engine and tractor show details
The Johnsville Raritan Club hosts its seventh annual antique engine and tractor show at the club park Johnsville May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 18 from noon to 5 p.m. Highlights include a tractor pull at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, plus an organ and drum duo at 1 p.m. Lori Andera and Jeff McKinney. Swab's Dutch Band plays Sunday at 1 p.m. A cake auction at 2:30 p.m. and several free cake walks occur both days. Awards for pull winners and exhibitors at 3:50 p.m. Crafts, craftspeople, flea market wares, and breakfast and meals available. Admission is small. For information contact Mrs. Richard Houck 775-2811.
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Johnsville
Body of county man still missing after river drowning
Recovery work on the Potomac River near Point of Rocks continues for an 18 year old man Randy Melvin Streams who disappeared after his boat capsized Monday evening. Two other occupants were rescued, and searches by Carroll Manor Upper Montgomery County Brunswick and Loudoun County personnel along with a state police helicopter have yielded no results. A sister said she saw a body in the river midweek, but searches proved fruitless.
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Point OF Rocks
Potomac
Frederick County
Randy Melvin
Little Pud Island
Carroll Manor
Montgomery County
Brunswick
Loudoun County
Carrell Manor
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Counc
Elizabeth Scull
Gelman
Cumberland
Boy Wan
Une Etrenguisvon
Mister
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Spi
James H
Congress
Richard L. Ottinger
D-N.y
Francis Scott Key
OBR
Specian Fen
St Curtis Rythm Riers
Richard Houck
the News
Frederick, Md
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Crestview Ct
Donald Rice
Kline Blvd
Eric Baumgartner
Pfc
Robert Servace
RCA
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Routzehn
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