Frederick County teachers face wage dispute over 10 percent raise
The Frederick County press voices support for teachers' aims while condemning their job action. It argues teachers deserve 10 percent pay, noting the strain of extra duties already shouldered and warning that a sickout or bitter ads could alienate parents, commissioners, and students.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Frederick
Baltimore
Washington
Bokteacher
Boe
Simple Justice
Winchester Hall
County teachers threaten action over extras and raises
Roy Meachum argues county teachers plan a sit down over nonpaid extras and stalled salary talks as contract disputes surface. He blames officials for budget games, calls for state reform, and urges equity with a targeted 8 percent raise while acknowledging a broader shortage of classroom staff.
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Board of Education
Homer Boe
Teachers’ Union
Nomets
Winchester Hall
News-Post
Frederick County
Banks face uninsured foreign deposits threaten U.S. system
A Washington analysis warns that uninsured foreign funds in top U.S. banks could trigger a rapid panic. It details large deposit levels at Citi, Bank of America, Chase, and others, the FDIC's de facto protection, and a tax reform note on livestock deduction. it also notes oil job losses in the U.S. and Soviet oil price sensitivity.
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Washington
Hollywood
West Bank
Japan
Europe
Treasury
Mexico
Argentina
U.S
America
Michael Einstein
Citibank
Bank of America
Chase Manhattan
Morgan Guaranty
Blion
Manufacturers Hanover
Chemical Bank
Bankers ‘Trust
Security Pacific
First National Chicago
Continental
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
FDIC
Internal Revenue Service
Thomas Petri
R-Wis
Willy ‘Ark
IRS
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Soviet Union
Fire crews avert blaze at Broad River Broad Zecher home
A quick response by volunteer firefighters saved Boyd Zecher's Broad River farm residence near Oliver Huffer Farm after an overheated stove sparked a fire in the kitchen. The incident caused minor damage to woodwork and no injuries were reported.
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Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
Boyd Zecher
Oliver Huffer
Broad Rve
Adams County Faces Choice on Farming Lands and Mining Plan
Letters to the editor argue that rezoning farmland for mining in the Adamstown region contradicts the county 1963 comprehensive plan which promotes preservation of prime agricultural lands. The piece notes past zoning map redrawing in 1983 and cites pollution, traffic, and odor from regional sites, linking historic industrial approvals to current concerns.
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Adamstown
Eustalco
Vandalism at Fishing Creek Park Cited by Former Caretaker
Morris D. Hewitt Sr of Mountaindale describes extensive damage at Fishing Creek Park near Adamstown including open smoking, broken restrooms, ruined buildings, polluted water, a deer butchered in the stream, and repeated vandalism during park openings. He urges Mountaindale residents to fund restoration if reopening is pursued.
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White House
Mountaindale
Fishing Creek Park
Frederick
Department of Natural Resources Police
Sheriff seeks eight more deputies amid funding debate
Reader letters critique Sheriff Robert C. Snyder for requesting eight new deputies while questioning prior claims of adequate staffing. Comments urge county commissioners to enforce budget guidelines, flag potential party‑political influence, and warn that nonessential roles and HQ plans strain finances. Also letters discuss NIMBY concerns and Buckeystown quarry opposition.
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Robert C. Snyder
Frederick County
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Anderson
Mows
Henry B. Shoemaker
Frederick City
Frederick Ganien Club
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
CB. Arte
Woolworth's
Frederick County School Board
Frederick County Teachers Association
FCTA
Charles E. Collins
Western Maryland Wholesale-Shepworth
Peter Panton
Hugh Simms
Western Maryland Wholesale
Carl Shaw
Elmer Stockman
Cook Rose
Dick Stanley
Vic Hyde
B.J. Halls Inc
Robert L. Taylor
Carroll County
Grafton Park
Greenmill Road
Deer Park
Westminster
Reisterstown
Emory Hills
United Peature Syndica
Ine
Bruce E. Schwartz
Morris D. Hewitt
Gerald M. Stewart Frederick
Jeremiah Wilkins
Talbott County
Jeremiah Watkins
Loyd Hilton
Bob Bilton
Mount Airy
Roy Meacrum
Buckeystown
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