Voters braving chills as turnout soars at polls
A blustery November day did not deter voters. Frederick County polling places opened at 7 am with early lines and heavy turnout, described as among the highest in memory. Election officials noted rapid turnover and crowds jammed at the armory, with expectations to exceed primary turnout.
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County voters exercise right to vote today
Frederick County residents head to polls in a high turnout election for president, vice president, and 6th District Congress. Early polling showed busy turnout as voters choose between Reagan Bush for Republicans and Mondale Ferraro for Democrats.
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Ronald Reagan
George Bush
Walter F. Mondale
Geraldine Ferraro
Mondale Returns Home After for Presidential Campaign Fray
Walter Mondale, voice tired yet defiant, returns to Minnesota after a long campaign run. He urged voters with a Humphrey reference, saying Let it be us, as polling showing defeat loomed did not deter his final rally atmosphere at the Minneapolis airport hangar. He cast ballots in North Oaks then planned to wait for results at home before a Minneapolis Civic Center appearance.
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Reagan Heads Home After Campaign Finale
President Reagan remained upbeat as returns neared after his final 1984 re election campaign rally in San Diego. He invited aides and reporters on Air Force One for champagne en route to Los Angeles, while chief pollster Richard Wirthlin forecast a landslide victory at about 59 percent nationally, with potential to exceed 60 and win nearly all states. He planned to vote near Solvang and return for a large California GOP celebration.
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Maryland Sept jobless rate held at 5.4 percent
Maryland unemployment rose slightly from 5.3 to 5.4 percent in September while remaining the lowest September level since 1979. About 1,600 more people sought benefits. national rate was 7.1 percent. Counts by county show varied changes across the state with Worcester and Charles highest and lowest in the region.
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Somerset County
Charles County
New Cars News-Post Automotive Editor Betty Lester
Betty Lester compiles a special 1985 automobile feature from area dealers. Western Maryland weather notes a sunny breeze and a hard freeze likely tonight. Agribusiness notices appear among business and classifieds in the News-Post.
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County leaders push slate of 1985 legislative goals
Frederick County commissioners forward a 1985 legislative packet to Annapolis seeking abolition of blue laws via referendum and an elected school board after a public vote. The plan includes nine specific bills and four commissioner positions plus three major construction requests for a work release center Winchester Hall wing renovations and health complex funding.
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Board of Education
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Sterling E. Bollinger
Boe
J. Anita Stup
Frederick County eyes ballot vote on elected school board
Frederick County officials unveil a package of bills to Annapolis proposing an election for the county’s board of education. The plan follows a decade of Maryland districts adopting elected boards, with eight now led by elected panels. Debate centers on public authority and fiscal control, as commissioners push a referenda option while others caution.
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Sterling E. Bollinger
Rof Kargan
Pennsylvania
Boe
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