Baltimore's Schaefer Survives a Brush With the Bay
Frederick Maryland reporters recount Mayor William Donald Schaefer nearly toppled overboard on a publicity cruise aboard a two masted 158 foot clipper. The incident prompted reflections on his energy and leadership as Baltimore's rejuvenation and political future are discussed. The piece contrasts his mayoral record with potential statewide ambition and notes the frailties of state politics.
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Baltimore
William Donald Schaefer
Chesapeake Bay
Inner Harbor
P.r. Pap
Pat Bernstein
Scheefer
Schaefer
City Hall
Maryland
America
New York
Frederick
Hagerstown
Deep Creek Lake
Washington University
Chestertown
Denton
Ocean City
Bay
General Assembly
State House
Second thoughts on the Mengele case
Washington notes new reports fueling doubt about Josef Mengele's death after a 1979 drowning claim. Israeli and American intelligence seek authentication of a 1982 handwriting sample, with possible sightings in Paraguay in the 1980s and drug trafficking rumors under an alias.
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Washington
U.S
Josef Mengele
Mengele
Brazil
Paraguay
CIA
Alfred Stroessner
Portugal
Enrique Waldman
Henrique Wallman
Lucette Legnado
U.S. Foreign Service
State Department
Defense, Commerce and Agriculture
Soviet Bloc
Letters on police picnic and religious group misreads
Readers respond to Frederick Post coverage of a Maryland State Police troopers picnic and a Statler Brothers performance. Contributors defend law officers, critique press portrayal, and urge respect for democracy as they discuss journalism, morality, and civic duty.
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Maryland State Police Troopers
Pinecliff
Frederick County
Dottie Dade Fund Support Highlighted by Community
In December 1984 the Dade family thanks many in Frederick County for visits meals and prayers after Dottie Dade was severely injured in an automobile crash. They note support from Frederick News-Fest Jefferson Ruritan Club Ambulance Company and local churches groups and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Dade
University of Maryland Hospital
Montebello Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore
Colton Villa Nursing Center
Hagerstown
Frederick
Kite contest and 2000 attend at Frederick Airport
A crowd of 2000 watched 350 boys fly kites in a contest sponsored by Economy Oil Company with two planes present. Top honors went to James Bowers for best all around kite and Thomas Miller for the most unique kite. The Frederick Post Office began a 40 hour work week, with 36 staff plus substitutes. A Salvation Army Women’s Home League supper served 225 at 154 E. South St. Osborne Zecher named Outstanding Young Farmer. county reps hosted a Frederick County admin review with the Maryland Technical Advisory Service noting strong procedures.
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Frederick
Economy Oil Company
Ralph G. Kline
Stars and Stripes
Admiral Byrd South Pole Fame
James Bowers
Thomas Miller
Maryland School For the Deaf
Salvation Army Women’s Home League
B.C. Morris
Salvation Army
E. South St
Army
Training College
Carrollee H. Zecher
Burkittsville
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Tam Mills
Frederick, Md
Bob Reid
Eta OF Hulmenf
Fort Worth
Jack Anderson
Joseph Spear
Federal Correctional Institution
Lexington
Federal Prison Industries
Prison Industries
Catherine Morse
Richard K. Willard
Reagan
Willard
Amien Corner
United Feature Syndicate Inc
Pentagon
Air Force
Navy
Ombudsman
Frederick Post
Russell S. Schantz
P.O
Emmitsburg
Statler Brothers
Carolyn Barranca
Statler Brothers Group
Charles W. Hahn
Lehigh Drive
Union Bridge
Democratic
Republic
Oman
Robert E. Kennedy
College Ave
THE
DADES
Stanley, Joe and
Vickie Jefferson
Beck
Raymond EB. Beck
Hiroshima
Mr. Beck
Republican Party
Soviet Union
Barry J.C. Kissin
P.O. Box
Citizens Nursing Home
William Hill
Jhon Derr
FHS Boosters Club
Moose Lodge
East Patrick Street
Frederick High School
Charlie Fogle
John Turner Frederick High School
United States
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Richard C. Robinson JR
Goshen Mills
NSDAR
News-Post
A. Irvin Renn
Russell Z. Horman
Donald C.linton
Harford County
Grover Nash
Maryland Technical Advisory Service
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