Voter turnout looks steady as polls open statewide
Voters arrived at 7 a.m. with 176 through the first hour and 586 by 10 a.m., about 13 percent of registered voters. Elderly and businessdressed residents voted steadily while few young people showed up. candidates campaigned in the morning before polling places, including James E McClellan and county commissioner hopeful Bollinger, who planned a long day of rides and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Wachter
Nellie
Mr. Rhoads
Armory
James E
Doc
McClellan
Ilinger
North Frederick
Thurmont
Democratic Neadquarters
Bollinger
Winchester Hall
Dorothy Shover
City debates ponds flood control versus beauty at Tiny Tot Park
A crowd stresses aesthetics in a flood control plan as construction threatens a sycamore at Tiny Tot Park near Baker Park. Mrs. Seward defends the tree and poems she wrote while urging officials to balance costs with local beautification. The mayor counters, challenging the Historic District Commission to prove any harm.
Local Campaign Echoes Unity Amid Rumors and Praise
In Frederick County a polite campaign praised cooperation and dismissed rumors about female candidates. Candidates including Mrs Boyer and Mrs Bowerman spoke of rumors as unfounded while stressing teamwork. Republicans and Democrats voiced hope five elected commissioners will respect differing views and work for citizens amid immediate funding challenges.
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Mrs. Bowerman
Klmar LE Galapedigi
Ronald Sundergill
Thomas van Pelt
Frederick County
Aftermath of flood hits Point of Rocks area
Residents recount flood damage including Emma French riding a bus to work by boat and BASIL Whittaker noting four inches of mud in BEB Grocery. FEMA reports one home destroyed, 20 minor and seven major damages. Estimated losses reach 125000 for homes and 126500 uninsured business losses plus sewer road and park impacts.
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David French
Emma French
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Lair lab aims to build tissue trauma and blood shelf life
The Letterman Institute pioneered methods used in hospitals to extend blood shelf life from 21 to 35 days and improved Army standard insect repellent lasting 12 hours. LAIR researchers study bullet wound effects on soft tissue and seek better battlefield injury treatments, with Army Medical Department backing ongoing work.
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Letterman Institute
Lair
Army
Casey
Army Medical Department
Voters cite local issues and incumbents in midmorning turnout
At Liberty Elementary School about 60 voters by 8:45 am, with residents including George Hoffman Jr and David Mills at North Frederick Elementary expressing anti incumbent sentiment over county leadership. They cite the Schroder farm, landfill, taxes, and budget as factors while noting unrest and high prices drive participation.
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George Hoffman Jr
North Frederick
Schroder
David Mills
Juanita Witmer
Libertytown
Tye
Persian Gulf
Liberty Elementary School
Bush signs tax plan as Texas race moves forward
President Bush campaigns with Williams in Tyler and Waco amid forerunner polls and polling consultant advice. He accuses Democrats of tax raises while urging turnout, defends Williams’ integrity, and states support to vote early for Texas governor.
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Bush
Robert Teeter
Roger Ailes
Williams
Tyler
Waco
Texas
Wiliams
State of
Mount Airy weighs land purchase to secure future water
Mount Airy officials plan to buy a property to protect against aquifer risks as population growth could strain water resources by century's end. Funds include 500000 from developers, with general obligation bonds covering the rest. Debates over deed water rights and contract language spark calls for a referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Mount Airy
Voter turnout mixes in Maryland county election day
In Frederick County Maryland turnout varied by precinct with 33 of 60 voters in the first hour Democrats outnumbering Republicans 38 to 15 and seven independents. Poll observers noted steady to heavier than primary turnout at several sites including Braddock Heights and Monocacy Middle School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sneadner
Janice Ambrose
Frederick County
Democratic Central Committee
Middletown
Braddock Heights
Dorothy Rhoderick
Frank Baker
Madison Street
Frederick City
William 0. Lee
Lee
Brunswick
Barbara Baker
Petersville
Bupkit
Cali Baul
Lewistown
Howard C. Fisher
Creagerstown
Robert Ogle
Woodsboro
Carroll Wilkless
Barbara Crum
Walkersville
Myersville
Frederick
Monocacy Middle School
Susie Kreissig
Monocacy Middle
North Frederick
Sally Barigis
Hillcrest Elementary School
Nancy Sowell
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Point
Mr. Whittaker
Roger Bryan
Seth F. Stein Et
Falk
Adee Vision
ING
Charles
Becky Long
Richard Kerns
Lindy Joy
Nancy Luse
Susan Nicol
Teresa Franklin
George Dorsey
Bob Harper
Richard W. Brown
Orchard Way
R. Kenneth Grimes
E. Patrick Street
Fredenck
James A. Wallace
Church Street
Paul F. Brunner
Walkers Village Way
John F. Grob
Sharon M. Davidso
Opossumtown Pike
Rosehill
Fredenck, MD
Willian A. Powell, Jt
E. Patrick St. Frederick
Chester T. Zentz
E. Main Street
Bruce A. Finch
John W. Strickhouser
Tract Road
Emmitsburg
Lil
Main Street
Debra Fisher
H. Russ Thomps
W. Parick
Lori Zentz PO
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Naionwide Life Insurance Company
Columbus Dia
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