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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1978
Page
2
The essay recalls Memorial Day's origins from General Logan and honors those who died in war, urging quiet remembrance in Frederick. It laments Memorial Day as a holiday at odds with its solemn purpose, notes Vietnam's losses, and quotes Pericles on memory and fame, urging personal reflection.
A Frederick News-Post tribute highlights Frank Selga, a Brethren Volunteer Service worker from Long Beach, who leads a growing youth program at the Frederick Church of the Brethren. The piece notes his plans for ministry, college goals, and a drive to fund a 35-member youth delegation to the Brethren National Youth Conference in Estes Park, Colorado, August 22 27.
Frederick resident urges customers to buy Allegheny Power stock and organize to pressure regulators, accusing PE of misleading customers over earnings and fuel adjustment schemes. He cites Maryland rate increases, investor returns, and similar actions in California and Florida, and suggests a coordinated consumer bloc.
May 27, 1838 report notes the Annual Decoration Day events with a parade from Slate Armory to Mount Olivet Cemetery. Flowers will honor Civil War and World War I dead after ceremonies. Final plans outline a banquet for Gov. Albert C. Ritchie, General Assembly members, and state officials at Francis Scott Key Hall as part of legislative trips.
Twenty years ago an explosion sparked a seven hour fire that destroyed two business houses and a residence in Carroll County. Estimated damage reached 150000 dollars as three firms bid just over 409000 for Fort Detrick water system improvements. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Maryland approved 2253000 dollars for expanding and improving telephone service in Maryland at a regular board meeting announced by vice president W Griffin Morrell.
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