ALS program receives 3500 from IBM FSD for heart monitor
Frederick County's Advanced Life Support program received 3500 from IBM's Federal Systems Division in Rockville to fund half the cost of a fourth EKG heart monitor and defibrillator. Paramedics will operate outside Frederick City to improve countywide response times. The unit aids heart monitoring and rhythm control with doctor concurrence, boosting care across 120000 residents after 2800 EMS calls in 1985. IBM volunteers and spouses contribute ongoing support. last year IBM awarded 117000 across 42 Washington area projects.
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Frederick County
Kim Kelly
Susan Williams
Douglas Smith
CRT
Bob Brashears
IBM Corporation
IBM
Federal Systems Division
FSD
Rockville
Frederick City
Robert Brashears
Frederick
Brashears
ALS Paramedics
Fund
Randy
Stiffer sentences for career criminals eyed to cut crime
The National Research Council study estimates longer prison terms could lower crime 5 to 10 percent but raise inmate populations by 10 to 20 percent. It links juvenile records and serious drug use to longer criminal careers and urges combining juvenile and adult records after a first serious conviction.
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National Research Council
The
National Academy of Sciences
FBI
James K. Stewart
National Institute of Justice
Justice Department
Tri state lottery marks first year milestone in New England
The Tri-State Megabucks lottery in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont marks its first anniversary with strong ticket sales and frequent multimillion dollar wins. A $2.1 million prize from a July 5 drawing remains unclaimed while officials trace the winning numbers and note a projected 66 million in first year sales.
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Augusta
Maine
New England
New Hampshire
John Marro
Tri-State Megabucks Commission
Vermont
Tri-State Megabucks
Massachusetts
Bay State
Dave Schaefer
Burlington
Bertha Arruda
Westport
Mass
Hawaii
Arruda
Richard Campbell
South Portland
Campbell
University of Southern Maine
Chamber of Commerce
Hampton Beach
N.H
Schaefer
Frederick News-Fest Weve Got Frederick Written All Over Us
A lively Frederick event highlights local journalism with the slogan Weve Got Frederick Written All Over Us. Organizers invite residents to explore historic stories, share community memories, and celebrate regional press culture.
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New York
Century Ford
Creative
Donald B. Rice Tire Co
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Ming
Mike
Ray
Fresh Flowers
Frederick Coast Club
4 Doz
Calor Boloans
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Sonn
Shampac & Car
Jerry
Jilly Lubeube
Kmart Auto Center
Mama Rita
Mary Kay Cosmetics
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Nautilus Body
Nicole's Food Mart & Cafe
Coligo
North End
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Pizza Hut
Radio Shack
Spa Lady
Onamo
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Chevrolet
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