Minimum wage hurts small businesses and workers
A Frederick restaurant faced higher labor costs after wage hikes from 2.30 to 2.65 and again to 2.90, leading to layoffs and higher prices. The piece cites Dr. Walter E. Williams arguing minimum wage harms minority employment and overall job opportunities, with NFIB publishing the debate.
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Frederick
Am Naanle
Hom Ic
Walter E. Williams
Temple University
Philadelphia
Williams
National Federation of Independent Business
NFIB
United States
Congress
Rinaldi fires sparks clash over Baltimore education
Eugene W. Goll argues the firing of Robert Rinaldi, head of Baltimore's exceptional children program, reveals petty power struggles in education. The board's decision cites a Saturday report, a disrespectful memo, and a baby in the office as misconduct. Public funding and student needs loom as background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore City
Robert Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Barry Steele
Advanc
John Crew
Anne Piahe Heedba Rimaldi
Baltimore
Frederick High School girls gymnastic exhibition at Armory
Readiness noted for a Frederick High School girls gymnastic exhibition to be held at the State Armory with final practice completed. Enrollment of American Red Cross members reports success across county districts under director William R Stemmer as the 1829 Red Cross Roll Call proceeds. A surprise birthday party at the Mount Pleasant home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Lindsay honored their daughter Mrs Charles Burker with numerous attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
State Armory
Betty
Armory
American Red Cross
William R Stemmer
Red Cross
Raymond Lindsay
Mount Pleasant
Charles Burker
John Burner
Prints Vansant
Howard Lochner
Clarence Lochner
Dolly Euler
Edna Kelly
Beulah Lochner
Abert Etzler
Grace Lochner
Pauline Euler
June Lochner
Verpoo Rippeon
Willam Delauter
George Kline
Dick Harmon
Albert Main
Robert Crum
Thurmoor woman elected UCC Consistorial Conference president
Mrs R L Flanagan of Thurmoor was elected president of the Consistorial Conference of the United Church of Christ at Glade Reformed Church Walkersville. Fram Thomas became president, Richard Best vice president, Miss Zelma Smuath secretary treasurer. The M J Grove Lime Co finished 6.5 miles of highway in Letterburg Ringgold area, cost $1 242 000. Treva Hengst won the Silver Medal Speech Contest at Calvary Methodist Church. other contestants included Beeson Brachey Hart Stevens and Wessman. Mrs Robert M Nirk hostess to Amvet Auxiliary Post 2 executive committee. Christmas party planned at Post Home in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell L. Flanagan
Thurmoor
United Church of Christ
Glade Reformed Church
Walkersvile
Flanagan
GU. Fram Thomas
Richard Best
Zelma Smuath
Women’s Christan Temperance Union
Calvary Methodist Church
Treva Hengst
Harolay Hengst
Culler Avenue
Joe Beeson
Diane Brachey
Brenda Hart
Warren Stevens
Steve Wessman
Robert MW
Nikirk
Amvets Auxiliary
Bernard J. Kennedy
Mets
Post
Letter on Planning Hearing Flaws and Delayed Meeting
A letter to the Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission criticizes the Oct 10 1978 meeting as improperly conducted. It cites staff recommendations still under study, a proposed zero discharge system into Hunting Creek, and lack of briefing on the consultant's proposal. The author urges rescheduling Nov 14 to allow meaningful consideration and basis for Project W578-5 approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning Commissioners
Hunting Creek
Washington, DC
Planning Commission
Nicaraguan Sandinistas seize border outpost in prelude to major assault
Washington report details a September raid on the Penas Blancas outpost near Costa Rica, yielding 70 Nicaraguan National Guard dead and 20 wounded while Sandinista fighters, aided by international volunteers, train in rugged camps. The piece recounts their days from reveille at 4:45 a.m. through brutal field drills, meals, and political meetings, and notes the rebels’ determination against Somoza’s regime amid foreign support and fears of a larger offensive.
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Peeve Serra
Congress
Jo Rasity
Washington
Penas Blancas
United States Army
Pathfinder Company
Army
Infantry
Fort Benning
Pepas Blancas
United States
Somoza
Bob Sherman
Gneria
Central America
Eden Pastora
Zero
National
Managua
Rascal
Panama
Spain
Italy
Costa Rica
Crazy Horse
U. S
Vietnam
Calley
My Lai
National Guard
Nicaragua
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Frederick. Md
Eugene W. Goll
the State of Education
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M J Grove Lime Company
Letternburg
Ringgold
Washington County
Jack Anderson
Peple
Waneame Mh
Fensona
Frank J. Clark
Maryland Cold Water Coalition
Iris Street
Rockville
Frederick Countians
Board of County Commissioners
Olour Comahdmnaty
Frederick Post
Alr
Young
Offici
Frederick County
Galen Clagett
Mary Williams
Milton W. Slein
Kline
Frederick, Md
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