Courageous Keithie Eckenrode dies after cancer fight
Keithie Eckenrode, a Thurmont boy known for courage and faith, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. Surviving family includes his parents James E. and Beverly A. Klipp Eckenrode and brother James E. Eckenrode Jr. His funeral is planned for May 28 at Stanffer Funeral Home Thurmont with visiting hours Friday. Donations may be sent to Johns Hopkins Pediatrics and Oncology Center in his memory.
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Keith Eckenrode
Thurmont
News-Post
Keithie
Kenneth Hamrick
Thurmont United Methodist Church
James E
Beverly A. Klipp Eckenrode
James E. Eckenrode Jr
Mary R. Eckenrode
Edith Klipp
Lee M. Eckenrode
Tenels Eckenrode
Beth Ann
Mr. Hamrick
Keithie Eckenrode
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Eckenrode
Washington, D.C
John H. Cobrentz & Son
Buddy
C&p Telephone Co
Herman Shook
U.S
Stanffer
Johns Hopkins Pediatrics and Oncology Center
Bridget Leventhal
N. Wolfe St
Baltimore
Confronting the third dimension of war in Beirut era
Victor Krulak argues the Soviet union dominates unconventional warfare beyond nuclear and conventional forces. He outlines a national strategy across eight points, emphasizing disaffection behind the Iron Curtain, use of VOA and RFE, stronger special forces, and reduced limits on assisting allied states, with Beirut attacks cited as part of ongoing embassy risks.
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Beirut
John E. Singlaub
Sun Tzu
Louis Budenz
Communist Daily Worker
America
Nesses
Iron Curtain
U.S.R
China
U.S
Voice of America
Radio Free Europe
VOA
RFE
CIA
Copley News Service
Cuban troops may aid Sandinistas in Nicaragua
Intelligence reports suggest Fidel Castro has sent Cuban troops to Nicaragua to support the Sandinista government against U.S.-backed rebels. Estimates range from 1,000 to 2,000 troops, with thousands more civilian and military advisers already present. Unconfirmed reports place a substantial force headed to Ocotal, potentially prompting stronger Reagan administration aid.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Fidel Castro
Ocotal
Jon Lee Anderson
Central America
Comandante Sereno
Serena
Sereno
Zero — Eden Pastora
Anastasio Somoza
National Guard
FBI
G-men
Cuban forces amid Nicaragua conflict raise FBI undercover costs
In a sweeping briefing, Cuban troops may be fighting with Sandinistas in Nicaragua. FBI undercover operations faced ballooning defense costs as lawsuits grow to $424.3 million from 29 suits. six settled for $1.1 million. The report also notes new disclosures on personnel costs and hidden government expenses.
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Nicaragua
FBI
Laurie McFarlane
Robert McFarlane
National Security Council
U.S. Information Agency
Columbia
United States
Bill Richardson
D-N.m
Jeff Bingaman
New York
David R. Zimmerman
United Feature Syndicate
Ine
Letter Opposes County Newspaper Behalf of Taxpayers
Audrey J. Carpenter argues against Montgomery County Council funding a new county newspaper. She says it duplic ates existing outlets and serves as a political showcase for incumbents. She urges public input and fiscal restraint, noting priorities like soccer and baseball fields over publishing.
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Montgomery County Council
Hanna
Montgomery County
Frederick City Police Criticized Over Traffic Stop Ordeal
A Frederick resident recounts a May Saturday incident where traffic backed up at Rosemont Avenue as police directed cars. The writer, Mrs. Paul Leatherman, laments delayed movement and questions the officer’s actions, expressing disappointment with Frederick City Police during Armed Forces Day events. Austin A. Summers adds a separate note urging tuition reforms at FCC and criticizing perceived discrimination.
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Brian Blank
Frederick
Frederick City
Armed Forces
Hood College
Rosemont Avenue
U.S. 15
Rosemont
Shookstown Road
Frederick County
Operetta Dances at Parkway School Audition Draws Crowd
A crowd filled Parkway School auditorium for a primary grade operetta in three scenes. Audience praised the children’s performance as other schools were expected to attend.
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Parkway School
Uc Oylains Wacktas
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