Protesters claim victory on texbook dispute
In Kanawha County four years after a fierce fight over school textbooks, protestors claim victory as the advisory committee screens language arts books for the Board of Education. The approved books, first for elementary schools since 1973, followed protests targeting authors like Cleaver and LeRoi Jones.
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Charleston
W Va
Kanawha
Board of Education
Eldridge Cleaver
Phi E. Sutter
Aoc
Tee Wade
Suiter
James Lew
Lewis
Kanawha County
Alice Moore
Moore
Kanawha County School Board
Walkersville Cub Scouts Award Meeting Highlights Pack 1067
Walkersville Cub Scouts and Webelos held a Pack 1067 meeting at Walkersville Elementary School gym. Den 6 performed a skit. several scouts received Silver and Gold Arrow awards. Webelos earned multiple awards and achievements as Den leaders announced progress reports and songs closed the evening with a Thanksgiving prayer. Firemen gave demonstrations during the visit.
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Walkersville
Cub Scouts
Den
Webelos
Secute
Geeamhte Menn
Den 3
Easter
CETA Hiring Push Faces April 1 Rewrite Deadline
Frederick County CETA Coordinator Kathleen Hall says 25 to 30 percent of residents may qualify for CETA jobs after the hiring freeze ends. Washington County officials estimate up to 250 people will be affected when the ban is lifted. Allegany, Garrett County, and nearby areas report numerous residents awaiting CETA opportunities as Consortium Executive Director Peter Thomas champions the program’s shift. He says CETA is crucial for helping the poor secure work, beyond food stamps.
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Frederick County
CETA
Kathleen Hall
Washington County
Allegany Lowrnly
Garrett County
Consortium
Peter Thomas
Thomas
Local man listed satisfactory after automobile mishap
A Frederick man, Stephen C. Jensen, 2 Adirondack Drive, was listed in satisfactory condition Sunday night at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services in Baltimore after a single vehicle accident. His car ran off the left side of the road, hit a tree, and was airborne about 75 feet before Jensen was ejected and found 42 feet from the vehicle. He received aid from Walkersville ambulance personnel and was airlifted by state police helicopter to MIEMS. Charges are pending.
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Frederick
Maryland Institute For Emergency Medical Services
Baltimore
Stephen c. Jensen
Adirondack
Drie
Moe Daivug
Davia
Jensen
Fritz
Walkersville
Miems
Baltimore man dies in Md. 37 crash again at Bridgeport
For the second time in 21 days a Baltimore area resident dies in a single vehicle accident on Md. 37 at Bridgeport. The victim is identified as Calvin E. Martin Sr., 71, of Hampden Avenue, Baltimore, who was driving a 1972 Chevrolet station wagon southbound when the mishap occurred.
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Baltimore
Calvin E. Martin Sr
Bill Green
Bridgeport
Baltimore Area
Calvin E
Martin
Fredericktowne Players audition for The Apple Tree show
The Fredericktowne Players announce open auditions for the second production of their 1978 79 season The Apple Tree at the Weinberg Center starting Sunday Dec 3 at 2 pm Additional auditions are set for Dec 5 and 7 from 7 pm to unspecified end in the Center The company seeks 8 male and 5 female principals plus chorus members Backstage crew are also welcome The Apple Tree runs February 15 18 with rehearsals after New Years For information call 662 3410
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Fredericktowne Players
Weinberg Center
William M. Moore Jr
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Aerneader
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R. E. Bailey
Sam Funeral Jrome
North Market St
Sperry C. Storm Jr
Coast Guard
Sperry C. Storm
Rt. 5
Coast Guard Training Center
Alameda
Calif
Martin Sr
Hampden Avenue
Fredericktowne
Mark Twain
Frank Stockton
Jules Feiffer
Jerry Bock
Sheldon Harnock
Sierra
Edward C. Myers Jr
Edward
Myers Sr
College View Blvd
Westminster
Kor Uly
S.C
Westminster High School
Navy
Robert Ml. Dammann
Dammann
Emmitsburg Vfw Ambulante
Vigrant Hose Company
Francia D. Heiner
Reisterstown
Frederick Ane
Muppetown
Orp
Tin A
Frederick County National Bank
Rosemont Ave
Frentye
Nor Lewis
Marlow Heights Center
Iverson Mall
Frederick Towne Mall
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