Panel ends 11 year debate on Frederick County Family Life Curriculum
Controversy over birth control abortion and Focus Area II persists as the Frederick County Board of Education panel completes a 50 page report after a year and a half of work. The group notes values and compliance with state standards while outlining how elective status and parental consent affect Focus Area III material. The report predicts continued debate for decades amid diverging opinions on sexuality education.
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Debate Over Elective Family Life Curriculum Sparks School Panel
The report notes committee splits on whether family life material can be an elective in science or should appear in social studies or home economics. Parents split on controversial topics, but most agree schools must provide informed, contextual discussion while respecting family roles. The panel urges up to date materials and qualified teachers.
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Sandy Hackathorn
Anne Hooper
John Ladino
Elizabeth B. Nichols
Joanne Pearce
Linda Sutton
Blanche Bourne Tyree
Gail Bowerman
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Elizabeth Carter
Frederick County completes election tally on Tuesday night
Frederick County election officials report the board tabulated results by 10 p.m. after polls closed. Absentee ballots may adjust percentages slightly, but no surprises are expected. Officials caution formal counts remain forthcoming with 31 polling places and many candidates.
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Byron Keeps Seat Despite Big Vote Gap
Byron reflected on a substantial defeat margin as Mrs. Byron secured large leads in Washington and Garrett counties. Bartlett, a college professor and farmer, conceded the race against Rep. Goodloe E. Byron Jr. and Mathias in 1980, noting the shifting political climate and vow to work for the party nominee.
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Washington County
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Jeb” Byron Jr
Democratic State Central Committee
Charles McC. Mathias
Political clash over Reagan agenda and House control
Republican leaders warned that new Democrats in the House could bottle up Reagan administration proposals while White House spokesmen voiced confidence. Voters cited unemployment and Social Security as campaign issues as Republicans stressed economic gains and a tougher stance for the next four years. A media event showed supporters pressing behind Hughes as he spoke to a crowd.
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Goldstein wins seventh term as Maryland comptroller
Louis L. Goldstein defeated GOP challenger Richard Andrews by more than two to one to secure an unprecedented seventh term as Maryland comptroller. Goldstein stated he worked harder than ever, campaigning up to 18 hours daily, and credited the effort to rising challenges in the office.
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Sitting judges win in Montgomery County
ROCKVILLE In Montgomery County four sitting judges James McAuliffe Jr Rosalyn Bell William Miller and Irma Baker won over 100000 votes to hold their seats in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Judge John J Bishop retained his Seat on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals with more than 88000 votes State's attorney Andrew L Sonner won with 102203 votes over Miles Alban Clerk Howsra M Smith led with 138249 votes Register Rosalie Reilly trounced Allison Bryant with 108718 to 57791 Sheriff James Young won 95839 to Jerry Anderson 70140 A county charter change on contracts with C and P Telephone Company showed 84650 in favor 71117 opposed
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James §. McAuliffe Jr
Rosalyn B. Bell
William C. Miller
Irma S. Baker
Sixth Judicial Circuit
John J. Bishop
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Andrew L. Sonner
Miles Alban
Howsra M Smith
Rosalie Reilly
Register of Wills
Allison Bryant
James Young
Jerry ©. Anderson
Anderson
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Gaithersburg
Washington Metropolitan Area
Dorsey V Salisbury In Tight County Prosecutor Race
Dorsey a Democrat and Salisbury a Republican faced off in a tight county prosecutor contest. Salisbury, a local attorney, campaigned vigorously while Dorsey built support after the primary. Both were unopposed in primaries. If Dorsey wins he will appoint a deputy to the state's attorney post.
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Robert 5. Rothenhoefer
Commissioners praise gains as new terms begin
Commissioners described the election as close and aggressive with Stup finishing second and Smith third in both 1878 and this election. Bollinger voiced gratitude for reelect, predicting board harmony between terms. Clagett cited negative advertising as a factor, but affirmed the board’s four year record and continued work.
Democrats seize governors seats in 9 states and California win
Democrats gained control in Alaska Arkansas Ohio Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Nevada Texas and Wisconsin, boosting net gains to seven statehouses. California produced a Deukmejian win joining a New Hampshire GOP victory, limiting Democratic advances amid Reagan era politics.
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New Hampshire
Maryland County Returns Show Wide Democratic Sweep and Key Races
In a countywide vote, Democrats led by Gov. Hetty B. Hughes defeated GOP challenger Robert A. Pascal by under 2,060 votes. Senator Paul Sarbanes lost the county to Lawrence Hogan while winning the state. Comptroller Louis Goldstein and Attorney General Stephen Sachs won second terms by large margins. Beverly Byron easily captured a U.S. House seat as the county split tickets for sheriff Robert C. Snyder and state's attorney Law rence A. Dorsey. Three incumbents—treasurer Martha Brittain, clerk Charles Keller, and register Thomas Meichelberger—were re elected unopposed. Orphans' Court judges Smith, Stup, and newcomer Shirley Happ secured re election, with Smith becoming chief judge. Constitutional amendments were approved countywide.
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Lawrence J. Hogan
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Stephen H. Sachs
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Richard L. Andrews
Sachs
Robert N. Dugan
U.S. House of Representatives
Beverly B. Byron
Roscoe Bartlett
Buckeystown
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Robert C. Snyder
Lawrence A
Tommy” Dorsey Jr
Snyder
William A. Boone Jr
Dorsey
Tod P. Salisbury
Martha Ann Brittain
Circuit Court
Charles C. Keller
Register of Wills
Thomas Meichelberger
Orphans’ Court
Barry C. Smith
Howard Z. Stup
Shirley Happ
Smith
Oliver Thomas Kolb
G. Eugene Anderson
Ernest W. Taverner
John T Rishon
Court of Special Appeals
Willers W. Wenner
Éth Judicial Circuit Court
Senator Frederick Thomas wins fourth term in tight race
Frederick Thomas, in office since 1970, secures a fourth term after Tuesday's election. He vows to continue backing good bills and serving constituents while praising volunteers who supported his campaign. His opponent, Kline of Kline Awning & Siding Co., won the Democratic primary on Sept. 14 with 68 votes over George Moehbrie.
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Snyder pledges high professionalism in Frederick County race
Snyder stated in a prior campaign interview that he would uphold the highest professionalism efficiency pride and morale. He pledged to provide optimal law enforcement service to Frederick County while keeping expenditures aligned with county needs.
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