Court Rejects Bid to Halt Emmitsburg School Busing
Emmitsburg citizens failed to obtain an injunction to stop busing students to Thurmont Middle School. Circuit Judge Samuel W. Barrick denied the ex parte request, noting no clear irreparable harm and allowing the March 15 Frederick County Board of Education transfer to proceed while state appeal avenues remain.
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Emmitsburg
Thurmont Middle School
Frederick County Board of Education
Samuel W. Barrick
Emmitaburg
Bee Beyee
Adamstown
Barrick
Columbia
Richman
Courthouse renovation near finish in Frederick County
Frederick County officials plan to open the downtown courthouse complex within two weeks despite remaining issues. The five items include parapet repairs to stop leaks, a fire marshal report, an updated punch list, a working cooling tower, and operative security. The county is withholding over 490000 until substantial completion is certified.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Thomas M. Fox
Lloyd Bataler
Judge Wenner Seeks 15 Year Frederick County Circuit Court Term
Incumbent Circuit Court Judge William W. Wenner filed as a candidate in Annapolis for a full 15 year term on the Frederick County Circuit Court. He began law practice in 1959 and served as Deputy State’s Attorney for Frederick County from 1960 to 1964 before entering private practice with firms that became Reds, Weaker and Price.
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William W. Wenner
Frederick County
Wenner
Annapolis
Murphy
Court of Special Appeals
Herbert L. Rollins
Fir
Rollins and Weaner
Charles A. Price
Reds, Weaker and
Price
Wenner Main
Eichelberger Seeks Seventh Term as Frederick County Official
Democrat Tommy Eichelberger 55 seeks reelection as Frederick County register of wills. He notes rising duties and plans for increased space in the new courthouse and microfilming all records. Eichelberger, a Frederick native known as Tommy, aims to improve service and efficiency. He attended local schools and studied at Baltimore City College and American University Washington School of Law.
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Tommy Eichelberger
Register of Wills
Thomas M. Eichelberger
Frederick Connty
Eichelberger
Frederick
Tommy
Zichelberger
Baltimore City College
American University Washington School of Law
Business
Budget writers seek a spending blueprint amid party splits
Washington House budget writers push a plan amid Republican disarray over an administration backed compromise and Democratic rifts. Chairman James R. Jones proposes a $145 billion three year tax hike and larger military cuts, while Social Security reductions are rejected.
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Washington
House
Robert H. Michel
Illinois
House Budget Committee
Senate Budget Committee
James R. Jones
D-Okla
Senate
Michel
White House
Micheli
Congress
Keller seeks third term as clerk of circuit court
Charles C. Keller, Frederick County Clerk of the Circuit Court, announced Tuesday he will seek a third four year term. A 4 year Republican veteran, Keller first won the post in 1974 after 16 years in the clerk’s office and service in the Army. He outlined duties and said the office will take on more after moving to the new courthouse, stressing the clerk’s role in justice and citizen affairs. Keller and his wife Jane Derry live in Middletown with one son.
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Keller
Frederick County
Charles C. Keller
U.S. Army
Circuit Court
Pew
Jane Derry
Middletown
New Argentine peace proposal makes progress
Argentina presented fresh proposals in Falklands talks at the United Nations. Britain's envoy called them very interesting but needed a few more days to assess. No new military actions were reported as negotiations continued amid looming but uncertain options. Cardinal Basil Hume warned the Pope may cancel his May visit if hostilities do not cease.
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U.N
Britain
South Atlantic
United Nations
Islands
Falklands
Margaret Thatcher
House of Commons
Basil Hume
Westminster
John Paul II
Whano
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Finksburg youth found guilty of murder
A 16 year old from Finksburg Maryland was found guilty of first degree murder for the December shotgun slaying of a 17 year old girl at the Rogers home. Judge Luke K Burns ruled he was legally responsible after a nine day trial with an insanity defense rejected. Sentencing set for June 7. He is held at Carroll County Detention Center.
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Westminster, Md
Finksburg
Cecil L. Redman Jr
Carroll County
Luke K. Burns
Redman
Carroll County Detention Center
Garfield
Donna Rogers
Ina
House approves bill to aid housing market aid
The House passed a $1 billion emergency bill over six months to lower mortgage interest rates and help buyers with incomes up to 30 percent above area medians. The measure, approved 349 to 55, backs subsidies for mortgage interest to boost housing affordability. It now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
House
Fernand J. St Germain
D-R.i
Senate
Watergate of the mint Olympic coin tale sparks inquiry
Columnist Jack Anderson uncovers alleged irregularities in minting an Olympic coin. Holmes Alexander critiques U.S. foreign policy moves. Robert Reid highlights reporters notebooks. Robert Wagman cautions travelers about World’s Fair costs. Food and lifestyle notes include bread shapes and foreign foods. Special Care Unit piece by Douglas Tallman links to Frederick Memorial Hospital series. Suzy Brett profiles a Hood College honors student mother and dairy farmer.
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Washington-Merry-Go-Round
Jack Anderson
Holmes Alexander
America
Robert Reid
Robert Wagman
Knoxville
Dick Kleiner
Kathryn Jenkins
Buck Burner
Sara Woodfield
Douglas Tallman
SCU
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Expression Tops The News Of What You Wear
An English critic John Ruskin notes expression as the key feature in apparel. The remark emphasizes how demeanor shapes perception of fashion over fabric or style details.
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John Ruskin
Sunny Warm Weather Across Eastern U.S. Through Friday
Weather fax notes a large high over the eastern United States keeping sunny and warm conditions through Friday. In Western Maryland counties Carroll through Washington, highs reach 85 with nightly lows around 48 to 55, while Maryland Mountains expect 70 to 75 with 45 to 50 lows. Winds light and variable, drying conditions excellent.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
PARM
David Lesher
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