Cemetery life centers on Harry Pheifer and loss
Harry Pheifer stayed in Burkittsville after his wife Viola left and later died, living as a steady presence who kept the historic town's cemetery home. Neighbors note his stubborn warmth, keeping the graveyard hot in winter and honoring a bond formed when Viola was an orphan patient.
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Abe
Bereen
Pheifer
Harry
Burkittsville
Harry Owe
Ohio
Buriinsville
Eric Green
Mandel Says Even Odd Gasoline Plan Stays
A garbled report notes Mandel defending an even-odd gasoline proposal amid court filings and accusations against Snyder. It mentions an attorney, a candidate, bribes, and officials, with stock market and Maryland lottery fragments interwoven.
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Mandel
Snyder Becare
Bicentennial Meet Set For Tuesday
The community hosts a public meeting at 12 p.m. Tuesday to discuss events marking the Bicentennial. Officials urge interested residents to attend and participate in planning activities.
Watergate Staff Report Blames Mitchell in Cover-Up
The House Judiciary Committee receives the grand jury materials linked to President Nixon and the Watergate cover-up. Judge Sirica forwarded the evidence as the committee begins public speeches and then goes into executive session to weigh impeachable conduct.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
John J. Sirica
U.S. District Court
I Lcan
Com
Manee
Wholesale Price Spiral Slowed in April
Wholesale prices rose at the slowest pace in six months in April, signaling easing inflation pressures. The report highlighted cooling gains across energy and core goods, with further moderation expected as supply chain frictions ease.
137 To Get Degrees At FCC
Frederick Community College will confer 137 Associate in Arts degrees at its commencement Sunday May 19 at 7 p.m. in the college. Dr Patricia Edgeworth Cunnan of Hood College will be the speaker. FCC president Dr Lewis W Stephens will confer the degrees to 137 candidates represented by Richard F Burgo. Geoffrey L Hess, SGA president, presides and introduces the college Board of Trustees who will present diplomas. Dr Stephens will award honors and awards. The invocation will be by the Rev. Church. Musical selections include a solo You Don’t Know Me by Stephanie Jacks and processional music by Brunswick High. After the ceremony 3 for grants at PCC will serve as faculty marshals for the full-time and Dr Benjamin Warshowsky for the part-time.
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PCC
Benjamin Warshowsky
Middletown Teacher To Retire After 50 Years of Service
Miss Carlotta Hays a longtime Middletown Elementary School teacher will retire after 50 years in Frederick County education. She and colleague Mrs. Margaret Strailman were honored by the Frederick County Teachers Association for lifelong work aiding young students. The article highlights her caring classroom, diverse learning levels, and commitment to a free inclusive environment.
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Middletown
Carlotta Hays
Middletown Elementary School
Frederick County
Hays
Margaret Strailman
Brunswick
Frederick County Teachers Association
Miss Hays
Gary
Dorsey Slams Post Office Move Report
County Commissioner Lawrence Dorsey angrily disputed a News-Post piece implying support for relocating Frederick's Post Office. He said the goal is a warehouse and distribution point on Hayward Road, not a downtown Post Office move, stressing he backs downtown service.
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Lawrence Dorsey
News-Post
U.S. Post Office
Frederick
Dorsey
Hayward Road
Kea
South Carroll Street
Jenn E. Young
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