Unemployment fuels push for immediate public works plan
Washington faces 10.4 percent jobless rate with 11.6 million unemployed in October. Democrats and labor unions press for a public works program, while the Reagan administration resists any New Deal style remedy. House-passed 2 billion plan faced Senate defeat, with some GOP hints at eventual support amid double-digit unemployment.
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Tennessee
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Baker
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Reuss
D-Wis
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Afl-Cio
Lane Kirkland
Speakes
Veterans Day closures and ceremonies across Frederick area
Many offices and banks will be closed Thursday November 11 for Veterans Day observances. Memorial services are set for 2 p.m. at Memorial Park and Courthouse Park with participation by Francis Scott Key Post 11 and service organizations. Unemployment claim reporting shifts to November 10 and 28 for Wednesday claimants and November 24 for Thursday claimants. Post offices will observe holiday hours. schools will hold classes.
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Gaithersburg man charged in Aspen Hill rapes case
Timothy Joseph Burbee 25 of Frederick City was arrested after being identified by police as the man who raped numerous Montgomery County women over 14 years. He faced charges of first degree rape kidnapping and related offenses tied to the Silver Spring and Aspen Hill attacks. Police described a lengthy investigation with 24 hour surveillance and noted Burbee's ties to the Aspen Hill area.
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Timothy Joseph Burbee
Frederick City
Montgomery County
Frederick County
William W. Wender
Buzbee
Joanne
Montgomery
Frederick
Paul W. Mossburg
Bernard D. Crooke
Aspen Hill
Norbeck Road
County Grand Jury
Crooke
MD. 355
Burbee
Absentee ballots change little in election tally
The Frederick County Board of Elections released Friday the final canvas of votes from last Tuesday's general election. Absentee ballots added minor shifts across 14 races and five state constitutional amendments, with turnout around six percent. Final tallies show Hughes leading in county, Byron close, Sarbanes down to Hogan, and Democrats gaining several House seats.
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Shaeder
Board
Annabell Powell
Frederick County
Harry 8. Hughes
Robert A. Pascal
Hughes
U.S
Beverly Byron
Paul S. Sarbanes
Prince George's
Lawrence J. Hogan
Sarbanes
Hogan
House of Delegates
del. Julien P. Delphey
Delphey
James E. McClellan
M. Albert Morningstar
Donald T. Taylor
Edward P. Thomas
Raymond W. Kline
Old police station sold to East Seventh Street man
At a regular Board of Aldermen meeting the bid of Lee Edward Sharpe of East Seventh Street was accepted to buy the old North Market Street police headquarters for 117555550 dollars. The two other bids from local physicians for offices and apartments and a Knoxville resident for a restaurant were rejected over zoning issues. The two story mansion at 731 North Market Street sits on a 170 by 200 foot lot.
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Lee Edward Sharpe
East Seventh Street
North Market Street
Knoxville
N. Market St
Millan
Cadee
MEAP aid expected to ease heating costs this winter
MEAP officials in Frederick forecast a favorable outlook for heating fuels this winter with a larger share of costs covered for low income households. Applications begin November 15 with aid up to 325 for oil and kerosene and 275 for electric heat, as eligibility scales rise to support more families amid higher unemployment and ongoing federal aid.
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Christine C. Bickle
Department
MEAP
Stephen D. Minnich
Minnich
Thought for Today by Katherine Hepburn
A reflective quote attributed to actress Katherine Hepburn urges maintaining character by avoiding filthy acts, reminding that once you stoop it becomes easier to do so again.
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