YMCA Campaign Aims to Add Gym and Fitness Center
A guest commentary from Joe Davis highlights Frederick County YMCA supporters and the drive to raise 750000 for a gymnasium and fitness center at 1000 N Market Street. The piece recalls past efforts, honors the Hendrickson family legacy, and urges community backing as a lasting memorial to generations of YMCA involvement.
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Frederick
YMCA
Joe Davis
Hendrickson
John D. Hendrickson
North Market Street
Carroll Sr
Ames
Carroll Jr
Hendrickson’s
The
Carroll Hendrickson
Carroll
D. Hunt
Alice
Anne
D. Hunt Hendrickson
Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc
Hunt
YMA
United Way
Frederick City
Washington merry go round on smoking raises heated debate
HEW will spend 90 million this year to persuade youth to quit smoking while Agriculture subsidies tobacco crops at twenty times that amount. HEW chief Califano targets teens though cigarette firms pour money into glamor ads. Subcommittee chair Moss seeks marketing data from seven top companies, facing FTC battles over access. Senate and House clash over warnings and higher taxes on tar and nicotine.
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Washington
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Agriculture Department
HEW
Joseph Califano
Virginia Slims
House Investigation Subcommittee
John Moss
D.calif
Federal Trade Commission
Capitol Hill
Congress
William Natcher
D.-Ky
Kentucky
George Washington
Valley Forge
Edward Kennedy
D.-Mass
The
Tobacco Institute
Shevchenko
Anatoly Dobrynin
Kremlin
Arkady Shevchenko
United Nations
United States
Leongina
Anna
Moscow
New York City
Dobrynin
Uae
British tax treaty seen as huge relief for U S firms
Nolan says the British rebates would mean hundreds of millions in tax relief for U.S. companies with British operations. The accord could set a key precedent for similar breaks from other nations. Nolan urges Walker to press the Senate and warns the U S business community against backing away from lobbying for the treaty. Treasury supports a major tax breakthrough for U S business.
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U.S
Terete
Senate
Gulf Oil
Nolan
Walker
Treasury Department
Letters to the Editor Warned Exits Deficient at Large Events
A Frederick reader stresses repeated failures to provide adequate exits in crowded venues. He cites the Knickerbocker Theater tragedy and a Kentucky fire, notes chained doors and long exits at local auditoriums, urges added west side and double door emergency egress at the Weinberg Center, and calls for Fire Marshal enforcement.
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Kentucky
Washington
Areaas
Frederick High School
Baltimore
FHS
Kiwanis Club
Weinberg Center
Frederick
Kentecky
Americans still favor autos despite aging wheel trend
A Hertz survey notes kept car lifespans extend beyond expectations due to a thriving used car market worth 21.3 billion annually, with nearly three of four cars bought used. Average ownership spans 9.5 years with 53,000 miles by the first owner, and up to 45 percent of 10 year old cars remain on roads. Inflation measure shows broad personal value rise across eras.
Foot garden project at State Armory add-on begins soon
A historical note recalls a 50 year old plan for a foot garden on the new State Armory addition with work to start. The item mentions JACQUES DEMOLAY COM MANDERY No 4 and Presbyterian Church connections and lists local residents and visitors including Dr Cherie E Webler and Mr and Mrs James Stevens of Creagerstown amid a brief game pause reference and a 51 score detail.
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State Armory
Jacques Demolay
Knights Templar
Ay Presbyterian
Cherie E Webler
Frederick County News Roundup May 17, 1858 Highlights
Potomac Edison crews repair line damage after a severe thunderstorm with hail across north and northwest Frederick County. State Roads Commission starts a 16.15 mile surface treatment program on county roads, expected to finish by mid next week. Brotherhood of the Jungle Dock hosts annual campfire at Camp Airy drawing large groups of youths and sponsors. Three Frederick County math and science teachers win National Science Foundation awards for summer study at universities nationwide.
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Potomac Edison Company
Frederick County
State Roads Commission
Camp Airy
Brotherhood of the Jungle Dock
National Science Foundation
United States
Robert Lambkin
Audrey Pressler
Marvin Spencer
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Erna
Mea
Merry
Jack Anderson
Mea We
Donny Osmond
Shaun Cassidy
Sperry L. Storm
American Council of Life Insurance
Charles Pumas
Harvey Whitmore
James. Stevens
Creagerstown
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