Return of Nimitz draws praise and defense budget concerns
The article recalls the carrier Nimitz and sister ships returning from extended operations in the Indian Ocean amid praise from the president, while criticizing the Carter administration for vetoing a new nuclear carrier and warning Congress to close a defense funding gap. It argues U.S. military strength lags behind the Soviet Union, urges budget scrutiny, and notes Pentagon perks and waste alongside issues affecting Special Olympics and tobacco policy.
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Nimitz
Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
Carter
The
Washington Star
Congress
the Star
Armed Services Committees
Star
U.S
Soviet Union
Globe
Caribbean
Mediterranean
Building code debate in Frederick County letters to editor
Letters discuss the county Department of Permits and Inspections and a proposed building code. The writer criticizes BOCA influenced officials and the Frederick County Home Builders Association while defending ethical builders and urging fair enforcement of codes to protect the public. The piece cites potential costs, bureau crecy benefits, and seeks public accountability.
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Brosius
Frederick County
Frederick Tunty U
Brosias
FCHA
PCHA
Department of Permag
Bob Ailton
Kfm
Parkground
Dept of
PAT Tra Notabes Focha
Une Code Ag
Tim
Oper
Pent
Four firsts and placings at Key Post decathlon meet
The May 28, 1980 item notes Walter Bussard won the decathlon at Frederick High School sponsored by Francis Scott Key Post American Legion under Coach Barry McDonald. It lists participants Edward Albaugh Smith Blair Robert Drucker Walter Bussard David Derr Kermit Fry Luther Horine Edward Moberly George Page Robert Ritchie Francis Strube Grayson Stevens Alton Smith Henry Zimmerman Robert Wagner George Dansberger Oland Meitzler. Also mentions a birthday dinner for John Stockman and a Maryland State School for the Deaf commencement with board remarks and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bussard
Frederick High School
Francis Scott Key Post American Legion
Barry M. McDonald
Edward Albaugh
Smith Blair
Robert Drucker
David Derr
Kermit Fry
Luther Horine
Edward Moberly
George Page
Robert Ritchie
Francis Strube
Grayson Stevens
Alton Smith
Henry Zimmerman
Robert Wagner
George Dansberger
Oland Meitzler
Installation of Officers at Frederick Aerie 1067 Eagles
Frederick Aerie 1067 Fraternal Order of Eagles will elect and install new officers at the Eagles Home on East Patrick Street. Named are Richard Brown president Joseph Mercer vice president Richard Brachey secretary Robert Hartman treasurer Donald Smith conductor Bernard Norwood new trustee and Archie Harris retiring president to be installed as past worthy president. The 65th Alumni Reunion and banquet of Thurmont High School occurred in the school cafeteria with officers Calvin Sayler president Eddie Lewis vice president Sylvia Fraley Keller secretary Jeanette Young Wiley treasurer Alma Weller Angleberger corresponding secretary. The Wide Awake Sunday School Class banquet at Francis Scott Key Hotel in the Wedgwood Room was attended by the Rev Calvin Blue and others. People predicting an economic turnaround urged restoration of the old economy on One Street.
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Carter
Iran
North Carolina
Secret
Food For
Capitol Hill
Senate
Maryland
Frederick County
Dept of Pa&l
FCHA
Vawiance
P&i
Bureawcrat
Frederick Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagles
East Patrick Street
Richard Brown
Joseph Mercer
Richard Brachey
Robert Hartman
Donald Smith
Bernard Norwood
Archié Harris
Thurmont High School
Calvin Sayler
Eddie Lewis
Sylvia Fraley Keller
Jeanette Young Wiley
Alma Weller Angleberger
Calvary Methodist Church
Wedgwood
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Calvin Blue
George Bonnell
Walton Wolfe
Lewis Kinsey
Vincent Hull
Donald Fadeley
Hilda Kinsey
Helen Norris
Gloria Horine
Lucille Tucker
Hazel Miller
Carter military boast meets tough Soviet edge in navy analysis
In a stark assessment the article argues President Carter’s push for defense boosts falls short. It cites Soviet superiority in numbers and missiles and U.S. naval weakness. Experts warn a nuclear exchange would devastate the United States, while the navy lags behind in subs and ships.
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Carter
United States
Kremlin
Bertage Foundance Suma
Dankragt
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Netherlands
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National Association of Sports For Cerebral Palsy
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National Wheelchair Athletic Assn
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Jack Anderson
Fuliott Haines
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Edward Lumberger
John Stockman
George E. Cook
Roscoe Gross
Rey
C.H. Shull
William Harris
William Gross
Harvey Stockman
Horace Fogle
Claude Campher
Roy Barthlow
John Cook
Carroll Plowman
Raymond Cook
Maurice Blank
William Shoemaker
Virgie Wiles
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Board of Visitors
Ignatius Bjorles
James J Kilpatrick
Ralph DE Toledano
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Isaac Kidd Jr
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Merchant Marine
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