Local Church Aids Laotian Refugee Family Arriving Soon
Evangelical Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ leads a Frederick effort to sponsor a Laotian refugee family. A committee headed by Melanie Hoffman and Robert R. Marsh coordinates donations and services, with arrival expected within ten days. Strong local backing follows national press attention to the boat people crisis.
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Frederick
Evangelical Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ
Melanie Hoffman
Robert R. Marsh
Reformed Church
United Church of Christ
Church seeks housing and jobs aid for refugee family
The congregation aims to directly assist a refugee family, needing a two to three bedroom apartment and job placement. If an unit is unavailable, temporary housing is arranged until December or January. The project invites local groups to help and provides contact details for Rev. Fred Wenner at 662-2762.
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Marsh
Fred Wenner
Iran oil threat ridiculed by U S senator on shah issue
The Baltimore News American comments on Iran led by Ayatollah Khomeini threatening to cut oil exports unless the shah is extradited. The piece notes the shah, treated in New York, is a humanitarian case for Carter, while Iran’s move is seen as propaganda for home consumption. Sen. Barry Goldwater urges a hard line.
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Ayatollah Khomeini
Iran
U.S
Shah
New York Hospital
Cornell Medical Center
United States
Carter
Ayatollah
Barry Goldwater
Baltimore News
Brzezinski's Cuban policy plan sparks White House clash
Washington sources reveal a top secret Brzezinski program aimed at sharpening Cold War pressure on the Soviet Union. The plan, opposed by Vance and CIA, envisions a three phase campaign including anti communist support in the hemisphere, worldwide propaganda, and military aid to regimes facing Cuban Soviet threats. Public education, ambassador questionnaires, and possible tech sharing with China are outlined to restore Carter's prestige amid Cuba crisis.
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Jimmy Carter
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Cyrus Vance
Brzezinski
Cuba
White House
Kremlin
United States
Carter
CIA
Voice of America
U.S
Umbra
State Vance
Somalia
Morocco
State Department
Soviet Union
Ron McRae
Western Hemisphere
Castro
Latin America
Autumn Rivalry of Summer and Winter in Valley Echoes
In a poetic letter dated October 10 1979 a writer muses on the seasonal clash of summer and autumn with vivid natural imagery. A concurrent letter laments countryside pollution and praises disposal service efforts, while Frederick aviation volunteers promote general aviation and thank supporters for a wheelchair basketball fundraiser at Frederick Community College.
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Mother Nature
Anh
Mats Willams
Athon Sath
Frederick County United, Inc
Capital
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Frederick
Frederck Community College 1
PEP MEETING AND LODGE REPORTS AT ODDFELLOWS HOME
King David Lodge hosts the PEP meeting with Noble Grand Elder W. Van Fossen presiding and Charles F. Seeger delivering lodge reports as candidates are signed for initiation at the Odd Fellows Home auditorium. Kiwanis Club members endure a blindfold cigarette test at Francis Scott Key Hotel. Bette Davis Gary Merrill and Clark Angle seen at the hotel. Zonta Club plans a book and variance sale at the former Silco Store North Market Street with dinner at the Key Hotel.
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King David Lodge
Odd Fellows
W. van Fossen
Charles F. Seeger
Odd Fellows Home
Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Harry 0. Schroeder
Ernest Helfenstein Jr
Benjamin Rosenour Jr
F. B. Sappington
Patrick Street
Bette Davis
Gary Merrill
Clark Angle
Miss Davis
Merrill
Angle
Zonta Club
Silco
North Market Street
Wedgewood
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