Salute to Teachers on National Day Observance
The piece marks May 27 as Teacher's Day per the Frederick County Board of Education calendar while noting local scant acknowledgment. It praises teachers as dedicated professionals, underpaid by standards, juggling long hours, grading, and lesson planning, guiding students toward responsible citizenship and future leadership. It urges public and private schools to honor teachers as the year ends.
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Frederick County
Tomor- Tow
Haig survives another political storm and Cuba crisis
Al Haig endures a string of calamitous events from assassination attempts to the Falklands crisis and White House clashes. Reagan backs Haig, keeping him as point man, while a separate Siberia safety story reports the Vaschenkos facing harassment, famine threats, and shutdowns, with SAVE lobbying Congress for residency.
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Washington
al Haig
Haig
White House
Philadelphia
The
Muskateers
Henry Kissinger
Ipatsura
Britain
Argentina
wyZegal
Reagan
David Stockman
Dale van Atta
Falkland Islands
Falklands
Siberia
Vaschenko
Moscow
Vaschenkos
Chernogorsk
Lida
Cavaren
Society For Vaschenko Emigration
SAVE
Senate Judiciary Committee
Tuition tax credit proposal explained by Emmitsburg reader
Ronald Stouter argues for federal tuition tax credits as equity relief for parents sending children to private schools. He cites phase-in, income limits, and non-discrimination requirements, contending the plan supports educational choice without draining public funds.
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Dianne
Mother Seton School
White House
Gary Jones
Department of Education
Bureau of the Census
Education USA
Seld Coalitions For America
Emmitsburg
Wheat crop concerns and parking rules in Frederick
Frederick County farmers warn of possible wheat yellowing from a plant disease possibly wheat rust. County Agent R Stoomateres says ground wheat is light yet potential remains for a good crop with favorable conditions. Frederick residents follow new 15 minute yellow curb parking downtown, easing rush hour traffic. Mrs Chase C Gove Jr leads Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary services, succeeding Mrs W Jarboe Grove. Seven Seas Garden Club members from Annapolis visit Linganore Gardens iris festival site prepared for Memorial Day events created by Albert Detwiler and Dr Howard M Hodge, Fort Detrick staff. A final quip notes amusing sock-matching chaos before bus time.
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Frederick County
R. Stoomateresid
Chase C. Gove JR
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Gove
W. Jarboe Grove
State Hospital Auxiliaries
Seven Seas Garden Club of
Annapolis
Linganore Gardens
Frederick
Albert C. Detwiler
Howard M. Hodge
Linthicum Heights
Fort Detrick
American Iris Society
DAR defends record on Constitution Hall history
A columnist recalls DAR events at Constitution Hall including Leontyne Price and past performances by Roland Hayes and a Hampton Institute choir. The piece rebuts myths linking DAR to racism over Marian Anderson, noting the booking agent’s 1939 schedule and a Lincoln Memorial recital.
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National Congress of the National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Constitution Hall
NBC News
Leontyne Price
Jedia
Marian Anderson
Miss Anderson
National Symphony Orchestra
Lincoln Memorial
Dar Constitution Hall
Roland Hayes
Hampton Institute
Virginia
Washington
NSCAR
Frederick community notes on theater, equal time, and air conditioning
The letter from Frederick community figures discusses historic civil rights strides by the DAR in ending segregation, Marian Andersons performances, and calls for equal TV time. It cites local theater woes at the Weinberg Center including vandalism-caused air conditioning failures during Dial M for Murder and promises upgrades for Fiddler on the Roof. It ends with fundraising appeals by Frederick County organizations for disabled citizens and a note about Ride a Bike event.
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Frederick
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Weinberg Center
Vanderem Sis Boon Copstead
Sfc
Fred Stenger
Ed Lehmann
Kathy Moore
Mage of the Weinberg Center
Thurmont fights Potomac Edison rate hike explains effort
The Thurmont commissioners explain a September 13 1981 wholesale price increase approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the steps taken to contest the rise. Maryland towns Hagerstown Williamsport and Thurmont retained counsel to protect residents while rebates may be required if the FERC finds the rate excessive. The town notes charges pass through the Purchased and Fuel Adjustment, and that rates in Maryland do not take effect until a case ends. The letter emphasizes a strong effort to minimize costs for residents.
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Potomac Edison
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Maryland
Hagerstown
Williamsport
Thurmont
Steeweeens Peedtiseny Einwee Wee
Maryland Public Service Commission
DOS
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Frederick Counthie Orerate
Joanna L. Pierson
Frederick Co. Asan
Retarded Citizens Inc
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James P. Black
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