Andropov Named Soviet Leader After Brezhnev Death
Former secret police chief Yuri Andropov was elected general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party two days after Brezhnev’s death. Western diplomats viewed the swift transition as stability driven. Andropov vowed peace rests on the invincible might of the Soviet armed forces.
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Moscow
Rey V. Andropov
Soviet Union
Leonid I. Breshnev
Ejerveate
Breshnev
Kremlin
Reagan
Washington
Andropov
George Bush
Brezhnev
Communist Party Central
EMS eyes funds for coordinator
EMS director Michael S. Smith says about 10 000 could be raised to hire a training coordinator if Washington and Frederick counties each contribute around 5 000. The role would arrange CRT courses, coordinate instructors, track hours, and review medical reports, without daily supervision.
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Washington
Frederick
Michael S. Smith
Maryland
Frederick County
Washington County
Smith
CRT
Dove Individ
Man buys historic Frederick police station to restore home
Lee Edward Sharpe wins the bid for the North Market Street building with 117 555 55 dollars, pledging a five year renovation plan to return it to a private residence. He notes childhood memories of the property next to his father’s home and aims to have his wife and four daughters move in soon.
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Lee Edward Sharpe
Frederick
G. Bernard
Belo
North Market Street
Sharpe
Mitted
Religious Coalition aids Frederick County families in need
The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs of Frederick County, 28 churches strong, provides emergency aid. It helps with fuel, rent, prescriptions, and medical needs as federal cuts bite. Since its start 18 months ago, it has assisted hundreds, operates two food banks, and plans a new Brunswick site opening in December.
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Religious Coalition
Frederick County
David §. Cooney
Calvary United Methodist Church
Frederick
Ada
Frederick Wenner
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
Wenner
Red Cross
Union Rescue Mission
Catoctin Brass
Daid
Aud Noee Belelit Oenth
Witdwal Wadopvntaue Uuu
South Market
West All Saints Streets
Burkittsville
Gayl Geoghegan
Brunswick
Demolition debate on historic Barbara Fritchie motel units
HDC members weigh demolition of 1830 and 1600 West Patrick Street motel units amid doubts the site’s best use. Frugh’s owner letter favors sale to relocate structures. historical consultant Cherilyn Widell urges thorough documentation if removed. Sears sign removal at 12 W Patrick St discussed with glass preservation conditions.
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Barbara Pritchia
West Patrick Street
J. Henter Jr
EDC
Net
Pugh
HDC
Fremeval
Frugh
Sdjeining
Cherilyn Widell
Ia Hee
Sears
W. Patrick St
AADC
Community Commons
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Ane
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Miller
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Burall
Barbara Fritchie
Cindy Hackett
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