Schaefer and Curran win Maryland primaries for governor and attorney general
In his first statewide run, Mayor William Donald Schaefer wins Democratic nomination for governor with 62 percent, sweeping most counties except Montgomery and Prince George's where Sachs trails. Lt. Gov. Joseph Curran narrowly tops Eleanor Carey and Russell Baker for attorney general as Democrats hold a 3-1 edge in state registration.
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Baltimore
William Donald Schaefer
Montgomery
Prince George's
Stephen H. Sachs
Frederick County
Schaefer
Sachs
Thomas Mooney
Prince George's County
Maryland
Joseph Curran
Eleanor Carey
U.S
Russell T. Baker
Curran
Baker
Ms. Carey
Carey
Baltimore County
Senate
Melvin Steinberg
Parren Mitchell
Weather and local business update from Walkersville and county
Sunny and warm today with highs near 75 to 80 and lows around 58 to 64. Final vote tallies are available across the county and state on page A. Walkersville shop Aurat Lucy Hams expands to sell country crafts cheeses and carryout sandwiches on page E-2. Calvin Coolidge quote noted.
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Maryland
Ej Errs
Page
Walkersville
Snyder to duel Barnes in county sheriff race
Incumbent Sheriff Robert C Snyder and former sheriff Donald C Barnes will face each other in November for the county’s top law enforcement post. Snyder won 4 095 votes to Glen Selby 1 338 in the Republican contest and Barnes led Democrats with 6 645 votes to Ralph W Brandon 2 608. Snyder, 58, of Woodsboro, praised his four year record including a patrol sharing program with the state police. Barnes, 44, touted being the sheriff department architect and pledged closer agency cooperation to avoid duplication of services. The former sheriff could not be reached for comment after last night’s win. Continued on Page A-3.
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Robert C Snyder
Donald C. Barnes
Snyder
Glen Selby
Barnes
Ralph W. Brandon
Woodsboro
Sie Asl
Sheriff's Department
Brandon
Bares
Veteran election judge recalls decades guarding Creagerstown polls
Bob Ogle, 70, has served as chief election judge since the early 1900s in Creagerstown, Frederick County. He recounts peaceful races, campaigning pitfalls within 100 feet of polling sites, and the shift to computer tallying in Winchester Hall while staying engaged with neighbors.
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Bob Ogle
Creagerstown
Franklin Deland Roosevelt
Creagerstown Lutheran Parish
Ogle
Frederick County
Polis
Winchester Hall
Democratic Central Committee
Kemper
Frederick County primary narrows to five per party for general
Frederick County voters narrowed the primary field to five Democrats and five Republicans for the November 4 general election. Incumbents led each party with J Anita Stup among Republicans and Sterling Bollinger among Democrats. Independent David P. Gray joined the slate, making 11 total candidates. Voters face a pivotal board control battle as the 3-2 party split could shift.
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Frederick County
J. Anita Stup
Sterling E Bollinger
Charles C. Smith
Sue Ann Yingling
Gail T Bowerman
New Market Area
Charles R. Chine
Stup
Richard L. Grossnitkle
Fort Detrick
Mark L. Hoke
Upset deprives Clagett of political post in Frederick County
Democratic district races shifted as Galen R. Clagett lost the bid for District 3 B delegate to Boyd Smith in a tight Frederick County tally. Smith carried 2,810 votes to Clagett’s 2,649 overall, while James E McClellan retained his seat with 3,540 votes. In the Senate race Charles H Smelser narrowly beat Goodloe E Byron Jr for the Democratic nomination, with Smelser totaling 3,931 to Byron’s 3,558 statewide.
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Galen R. Clagett
Frederick County
Clagett
Washington
Smith
James E McClellan
Byron Scores Easy Win in Congressional Primary
Beverly B Byron won the Sixth District Democratic primary with 82 percent of the unofficial vote, facing Republican John Vandenberge in November. Walters trailed with 18 percent, carrying Garrett County and small shows in other counties. Byron campaigned primarily in Frederick and emphasized precinct-based strategies. Walters, a conservative LaRouche follower, declined to distribute campaign literature and relied on media exposure.
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Beverly B. Byron
Byron
Charles J. Walters
John Vandenberge
Ellicott City
Vanderberge
Frederick County
Walters
Carroll County
Garrett County
Lyndon LaRouche
Oakland
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Old Armory
Frederick
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Andrew Derr
John W. Derr
Doris White
Charles Smetser
Brad Young
Goldstein
Inside the News
Windom
Calvin Coolidge
Eran
C. Kurt Holter
Yingling
Board of Education
Brunswick
Bowerman
Board of Commissioners
Smith Bollinger
Donald T Taylor
M Albert Mornngstar
Taylor
del Morningstar
Philip Herring
Charles H Smelser
Goodloe E. Byron Jr
Smelser
Carroll
Howard
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