Honors for Jack Griffin celebrates lifelong coaching impact
A testimonial dinner at the Sheraton Inn Frederick honors John T. "Jack" Griffin for 40 years of coaching in track, field, and swimming. The three time Olympic coach retires after 30 years teaching, with WFMD emcee Tommy Grunwell and limited tickets at Ship Jey's. The tribute recognizes his dedication to youth, character, and community.
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Jack Griffin
Sheraton Inn
Frederick
Ship Jey’s
Frederick Towne
Tommy Grunwell
WFMD
John T
Jack” Griffin
Trade law reform to curb foreign trade zones
National columnist Anthony Harrigan argues reform is needed to stop foreign trade zones from draining the U.S. auto industry. He cites rising import share, job losses, and tax losses, urging Congress to end duty free entry for foreign parts and require export/import balance or eliminate zone manufacturing.
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U.S
United States
U.S. Treasury
Congress
Whistle blower case highlights nuclear plant security clash
The article profiles John Huatio a Department of Energy security specialist who exposed alleged inadequate safeguards at nuclear plants. Boss Robert O'Brien allegedly sought to dismiss him through reassignments or by building a case of underperformance. A memo outlines firing tactics while Huatio faces harassment and the case triggers Capitol Hill briefings and a pending House subcommittee inquiry.
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Washington
U.S
John Huatio
Energy Department
Robert O’brien
Hnatio
O’brien
Ownshan Te Ee
Ana
Office of Safeguards and Security
John Dillon
Indy Badhwar
O'Brien
Heath
Capitol Hill
John Dingell
D-Mich
Department
Ead Nim
House Investigations
Dingell
Haatic
Congress
Pentagon
Senate
Democratic House
Letters on pork-barrel politics and district council reform
A reader letter condemns pork-barrel spending as Congress’s fault, urges fiscal restraint, and critiques district elections. Montgomery County leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters oppose Ballot Questions D and E, arguing for accountability to all voters and warning against district-based governance.
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Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters of
Montgomery County
Chamber
League
U.S. Congress
Malauc OU Pe UA de le County Council
United States
Women Intercollegiate News Conference at Hood College
Yesterday items note the Women’s Intercollegiate News Association conference to be held at Hood College with fourteen eastern women from Smith, Vassar, Goucher, Bede Wilson and Hunter to be represented. The Frederick Art Club met at Miss Margaret Rodrick’s home and discussed Wood Carving in Belgian Churches. Tolls on Potomac bridges at Brunswick and Point of Rocks were listed after ceremonies with Harry D. Williar and David C. Winebrenner III in attendance.
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Hood College
Smith
Vassar
Goucher
Bede Wilson
Hunter
Frederick
Potomac River
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
Harry D. Williar
State Roads Commission
David C. Winebrenner III
Mason-Dixon Antique Car Club Show Planned in Brunswick
Twenty years ago Charles E. Ware, filling in for secretary George Swartz, was appointed by Edward Keil as permanent conservationist. Brunswick hosted the first Mason-Dixon Antique Car Club show with six trophies and 50 plaques awarded at the Veterans Day event. The Catholic Daughters card party at St Johns School hall featured baked items. ticket chairmen were Mrs. Carl Franzen and Miss Delores Sigafoose. Mrs. Pat Tedesco was refreshments chairman.
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Charles E. Ware
Edward N. Keil
Ware
George T. Swartz
Brunswick
Mason-Dixon
Catholic Daughters of America
St. John’s School Hall
Carl Franzen
Delores Sigafoose
Pat Tedesco
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Frederick, Md
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Colt
DIA
North Korea
Pusan
South Korea
United Feature Syndicate
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Carroll Creek
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League of Women Voters
James W. Tavel
Chamber of Commerce
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Seven Seas Spa
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