Black CEO Sees 92 as GOP Year in Local Meeting
Joshua Smith, chairman and CEO of Maxima Corp., told a Republican gathering that the Clarence Thomas hearings will boost GOP support nationwide. He called himself a moderate and urged private-sector driven civil rights progress, criticizing jobs programs and praising a productive economy. Senator John Derr, R Frederick, coordinated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Waters
Smith
Manet Ped
Judge Thomas
Srgadey
Washington
Thomas
Anita Hill
John Derr
Frederick
Battle of South Mountain sparks debate on neutrality impact
Historian Edward Bearss told about 65 attendees at Winchester Hall that South Mountain’s indecisive outcome led to the Antietam clash and Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. He noted Lee’s approach to Western Maryland and cited casualty figures and future presidents who fought there.
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South Mountain
England
National Park Service
Freaench County
Round Table
Edward Bearss
Winchester Hall
Crampton’s Gap
Antietam
Abraham Lincoln
Confederacy
Lincoln
Bearss
Robert E. Lee
Maryland
Frederick County
Bradley Johnson
Bearsforld
Benton Mitchell
Lee
George McClellan
McClellan
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
Mr. Hayes
Brunswick Town Council Adopts Water Cut and Sewer Hike
The council approved a water rate cut from 8 to 4 per quarter while sewer charges rise. Excess sewer rates drop to .70 per thousand gallons over 6000 gallons. minimum sewer charge stays 21.00. A downtown business zoning change failed 2-1 as it lacked necessary votes. Council members Thompson and Winebuilt absent for public hearing. Mayor Goodrich says raising the minimum sewer to 25.00 could help. Mary Ayres urged larger water line on East D Street amid years of poor water. Residents report brown, sandy, foul water until it runs clear. The town must address sewer fund red ink and look to state requests.
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Ck Isles Dringeget
Jesse Thompson
Ellwood Winebuilt
Mary EK. Ayres
East D Street
Richard Goodrich
Goodrich
Brent Belt
Marty Watkins
Susan Hauver
Watkins
East Potomac Street
Frederick County moves on elected school board plan
Frederick County commissioners mixed on pursuing an elected school board this year. David Gray urged a bill to allow a voter referendum, but colleagues favored citizen testimony and waiting for community input before proposing legislation to the General Assembly. They plan to present a wish list to the local delegation on Oct. 28 and hold hearings to gauge support.
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Frederick County
David Gray
General Assembly
Bruce Reeder
Ee Sue Ann Yingling
Gray
Pier 1 Home Furnishings Sale Highlights Dining Room Finds
This month Pier 1 unveils exclusive home furnishings and decorative accents for the dining room and kitchen. Highlights include a white washed dining set, hand painted grape plates, a soft-lit brass lamp, a Dynasty chair, and rustic stemware as part of a limited sale.
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GOP
Tors
Public Broadcasting System
Battle of
Brunswick
Subanc. Nicol News
Peat Stati
Det. 1
Gail Bowerman
Italy
Finsi
Roma
AY Mhl
Indonesia
Span Bet Su
Burlington Coat Factory
Frederick Wastridge
Patrick Street
Husqvarna
I. Sypower Equipment Company
Tucker Sweet Vie
H.C. Summers, Inc
Jefferson Pike
Jefferson
Harrington & Son
E. Main St. Emmitsburg
Mt. Airy Rental Services
Prospect
Mt. Airy Rentals Unlimited
Hayward Rd
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