White collar rise reshapes labor movement and unions
The piece discusses a shift to white collar jobs boosting services and government, the rise of AFSCME within AFL-CIO challenging blue-collar dominance, and potential changes in labor power and policy. It notes union member counts, non union growth, and the impact on public affairs and politics. Also mentions humor fading in offices as management focuses on efficiency and profits.
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United States
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Afscme
Afl-Cio
New York Employees Union
United Steelworkers
George Meany
Ou Wan Mayery
U.S
Afi-Ci0
Soviet fishing trawler off Georgia coast sparks secrecy saga
A March 17 sighting of a Soviet AGI trawler near the Georgia coast during President Carter’s inspection tour of the USS Eisenhower reveals intelligence interest beyond fishing. Classified documents describe AGIs as the eyes and ears of Soviet naval intelligence, with jamming gear and Polaris-missile monitoring, patrolling U.S. east coasts since 1958. The piece links the fleet to broader Soviet naval power and notes Carter administration briefings and cabinet remarks from Camp David.
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Washington
Georgia
President Carter
Eisenhower
Carter
Guam
Navy
Pentagon
Agis
U.S
AGI
Murphy’s Committee
Soviet Union
W. J. Moran
United
Rediscover America groups push values in Maryland schools
Two local factions, Rediscover America and the Frederick County chapter of the National Congress of Educational Excellence, press for curriculum changes to instill honesty and reduce crime. They seek a state commission to ensure values are a distinct element of each course, while criticizing current readings and demanding more control over text.
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Maryland
America
St. Louis
Concerned Citizens
Frederick County
National Congress of Educational Excellence
Rediscover America
Mary Ann Kirk
Rockville
Alabama
Frederick
Jean Silvins
Grendel
Janie Moon
Beale
Kemp Roth tax plan push gains traction in Congress
Washington (NEA) Rep. Jack Kemp and Sen. Roth advocate a broad in personal income tax cuts over three years. The plan aims to boost investment and take-home pay while challenging Democrats and Treasury figures. Kemp says incentives drive work and investment. critics doubt passage but momentum grows.
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Washington
Nea
Jack Kemp
R-N.y
President Carter
Buffalo Bills
Jimmy Carter
William Roth
H-Del
Kemp
Beechem
Kennedy
Treasury Department
Remp
Gaia
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Letters critique Maryland justice and library plans in Frederick
A reader protests the Maryland Attorney General over a convicted ex-police officer and his sentence while questioning the fairness of the American court system. In a second letter, a Frederick resident urges courthouse branches for a public library, criticizing Carmack site choices and proposing cheaper, improved options via existing branches and bookmobile services.
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Maryland
News-Post
Frederick
Carmack
Lewis
Comlex
Braddock Heights Park Renovated for Summer Season
From the Milart-Feet files dated May 1 1908 the Braddock Heights Park is improved and renovated as a popular summer resort. Park superintendent Rolead EB Leng notes the resort will exceed last season. Several named locals attend a 42-member meeting while a 112-member party from the Evangelical Labor Sunday class gathers. The Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor annual convention faces controversy during its three day session.
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Braddock Heights Park
the Evangelical Labor
Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor
Incumbent Democrats Win Frederick County Primary Votes
Frederick County office holders received strong support in the Democratic primary. The full Board of County Commissioners was renominated over two rivals while local political activity included Democrat John A. O'Donoghue campaigning in Emmitsburg near the State Armory for the Register of Wills nomination as two county choruses showcased at a Francis Scott Key Hotel luncheon.
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Frederick County
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick High School
Sperry L. Storm
Francis Scott Key Hotel
John A. O'Donoghue
Emmitsburg
State Armory
Register of Wills
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Maslin
Mer Clover
Seuss
Currier
Frederick, Md
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Feane Naa Wahab
NASA
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Health
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Belgrade
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Camp David
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Eugene W. Goll
the State of Education
Values Education
Martha Angle
Robert Walters
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Sentencin
Chevrolet
Ruth Russell
Eureka Ls
Walkersville
Oy EA
Milart-Feet
Gertruda Apeie
Martha Slammer
Bessie Clapp
Marlee DeLashes
Maries IK. Gress
Helen Susith
Florence Mie
Mary Ott
Mary K. Markell
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