Jaycee Haunted House returns to Frederick for fundraiser
Under command performance the Frederick Jaycees reopen their Haunted House at Commerce Street near Carroll Creek for nightly runs through Oct 31. After a year away the group regroups to entertain the public and raise funds for community service projects benefiting Frederick County residents.
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Jaycees Present Bigger Haunted House Fundraiser
The Jaycees reopen a Halloween haunted house at a temporary Goodwill site after last year’s cancellation. Chairman Jerry Fouche says the event is bigger and more frightening, with more horror rooms and extended hours from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Pacemakers are advised to avoid it and children under six should not attend. Proceeds benefit community needs.
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Letters to the Editor Respond to Pricilla Spielman
A reader agrees tuition tax credits unlikely to hit public schools, but criticizes Spielman’s claim that credits force a public or private choice. The writer argues families already choose freely and questions rewarding private education with a tax credit.
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Pricilla Spielman
Soviet U S facedown over Iran could have sparked war
Secret Pentagon files reveal a 1980 Soviet American confrontation on Iran with a large border buildup and mock invasion exercises aimed at warning President Carter away from an October coup. Intercepted cables warned of forceful responses and potential nuclear options, including a limited option that drew fierce criticism. Archivist notes the DIA warned of Soviet intervention and Carter’s parallel planning to attack Iran, risking broader conflict.
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Indiana
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Equal Rights Amendment views and public debate
Readers voice support and opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. Debbie Elliott argues for ratification citing non-discrimination in jobs and credits, while others warn against misperceptions about ERA's impact on society and gender roles.
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Chivarry
Debbie Elliott
Wilkens Ave
Baltimore
Democrats eye Social Security as fall campaign weapon
Democratic leaders urge caution as they push a Social Security critique against President Reagan. GAO warns of rising federal program costs and weak controls, while critics note overseas beneficiaries and fraud. The piece frames a political risk for Democrats amid public concerns over minimum benefits and system integrity.
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Tip) O'Neill Jr
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Curiosity Potatoes Highlight News Post Items
From the Frederick News-Post files dated October 23 181 a curious Irish cobbler potato with five sprouts grew on LeRoy Yutzys Somerset Pa farm The Myer sville Savings Bank burglary failed when assistant cashier Sallie R Marker triggered the alarm Two men fled by car after pistol hold ups by Wachtel and Rev Dr J Elmer Bitt e John J Brown found red clover blooming unusually in Frederick County The 1961 note also mentions local church groups plans and a Damascus High School chorus premiere of Alan Hovhaness Immortality Op 134 for chorus soprano and organ performed at Damascus Methodist Church
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Maryland State School For the Deaf
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Williams
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J. Elmer Bitte
Damascus
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