Mer Maryland leaders mourn Byron death in political ripple
A flood of tributes followed the death of Congressman Goodloe Byron as Maryland politicians from Charles Smelser to Ronald Young expressed shock and sorrow. Friends recalled his health and service while others discussed potential successors, including Smelser, as plans formed to fill the Sixth District vacancy. Byron died while jogging near Washington County, prompting condolences from state officials and colleagues across Frederick, Carroll and western Maryland.
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Hus
Charles McC Matas
Frederick Carroll
Smelser
Charles E. Smith
Frederick
Goodloe
Byron
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Board of County Commissioners
Gaeaghvedd
Dorsey
Ronald N. Young
Maryland
Frederick J. Bower
Democratic Committee
Sheriff seeks Walkersville curfew and street drinking ban
Frederick County Sheriff Donald C Barnes urged Walkersville to adopt a curfew to curb rowdy youths gathered near Maple Avenue and the town drug store. He criticized vague existing loitering laws and called for warrants for disturbances, while town officials study the proposal and consider a street drinking ban. No action was taken. residents have often refused to seek warrants for fear of retaliation. The Sheriff's Office relies on a resident deputy program in Walkersville and emphasized enforcing current statutes against drinking and disturbances. A public meeting on annexation is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Walkersville United Methodist Church Georgetown Chapel.
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Walkersville
Fredenck
Donald C Barnes
Offeral Comuder
Bagzyther Ayn Gtemere Saa
Gene Barnes
Barnes
Maple Avenue
Frederick County
Brunswick
Walkersville United Methodist Church
Georgetown Chapel
Byron dies. longtime Maryland congressman mourned
Byron, born June 22 1929 in Williamsport, represented Maryland’s Sixth District in Congress from 1962 to 1980. A conservative Democrat who moderated after 1976, he ran for re election in 1980 against Melvin Perkins. His career included service on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce and Armed Services committees and roles with the National Guard and Appalachian Trail council. He was married to Beverly Barton Butcher and had three children.
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Constituent Service
Willis
Wan C. Rupli
Burkittsville
Byron
Rupli
Andrew
Maryland
House of Delegates
Byron Friend
McClellan
House
State Senate
U.S. House of Natives
Melvin C. Perkins
Perkins
Baltimore County
MTA
Beverly Berry
John F. Kennedy
Williamsport
Katharine E
William D. Byroe
Congress
St. Alban’s School
Washington, D.C
University of Virginia
George Washington University Law School
U.S. Army
Judige Advocate Corps
Third Armored Division
Germany
Maryland National Guard
Willizes Purnell
28Th Infantry Division
Frederick County
Maryland House of Delegates
Maryland State Senate
Maryland Planning & Zoning Law Study Commission
Bouse Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Armed Services Comme Andate
Frederick
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Beverly Barton Butcher
Byrons
Goodlet E. Jr
Barton Kimball
Mary McComa
Beverly Byron Emerges As Likely Successor Choice
Maryland political circles eye Beverly Byron widow of the late congressman as a leading replacement for the unexpired term. State Central Committee and county Democrats weigh procedure and timing with a late tonight decision possible to avoid balloting changes before the November election.
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State Central Committee
Beverly B. Byron
Byron
Frederick
Charles H. Smelser
Frederick Carroll
James Clark
Howard
Dan C. Rupli
Burkittsville
Slater
Renn
Callas
Washington County
Fisher
Carroll County
Democrats
Beverly
United Press International
Annapolis
City Considers Ambulance Funding and Annexation Impact
City officials debate paying for ambulance service and annexation effects. Alderman Grimes argues for around the clock paid crew, while Young questions county responsibility. The county and city discuss dispatch practices between paid and volunteer units amid annexation concerns.
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Young
James E. Grimes Jr
Grimes
The
United
Police docket lists four arrests in Frederick overnight
Frederick City Police reported four arrests overnight. Charged were Paul Smith of West and disorderly conduct, Robert Lee Gae of Rt 2 Frederick for stop sign violation, and two men Join Douglas Gray of Okemsk Oklahoma and Claude Alain Deschenes of Quebec Canada charged with failure to obey a red light.
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Frederick City
Paul Smith
West
Robert Lee Gae
Rt 2
Frederick
Douglas Gray
Okemsk
Okla
Claude Alain Deschenes
Quebec
Canada
High speed chase ends in train wreck
Four persons died when their car was rammed into the side of a freight train at a rail crossing in Metico New York. A state trooper was seriously injured. two vehicles fleeing the pursuit were not hurt. Investigators said the chase occurred on Route 104 late Wednesday night.
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Metico
N.Y
Pales Taccavend
Rheecheve
Lockard named Carroll elementary education supervisor
WESTMINSTER The Carroll County Board of Education approved Frostburg State College graduate Brian L. Lockard as supervisor of elementary education at a regular meeting. Lockard, a Westminster High School alumnus and former principal, succeeds the late Virginia J. Murray. The board also approved design plans for a $1.7 million Special Education Center for the handicapped, set for completion in fall 1980, and a $25,000 solar heated therapy tank funded by county commissioners, with bids to be let in December pending SAC approval.
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Westminster
Carton County Board of Education
Frostburg State College
Camp Hashawha
Brian L. Lockard
Virginia J. Murray
Lockard
William R. Ecker
Westminster High School
Carroll
Charles Carroll
Western Maryland College
Inter-Agency Committee For
SAC
State money sought to aid Maryland elderly care
Maryland lawmakers urge higher state funding for elderly support services. A Ways and Means Committee report estimates 10,009 seniors need institutional care but 4,000 to 7,200 could stay at home with expanded home care, home health, day care, and senior programs. It notes long waiting lists and rising retiree numbers.
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House
Mecanas Committee
General Assembly
Eer
Blair Lee
Maryland
Frederick Christian Academy Dedication Sunday
The Frederick Christian Academy will dedicate a new 10008 square foot education building on Sunday at 3 p.m. The 2 acre Mount P Road campus serves students from over thirty area churches. Public invited to the dedication.
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Frederick Christian Academy
Baptist
Aeat
Ca Mount P Road
New Ee
Maryland Odd Felons
North Market Street
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