City plans Oct 11 hearing on annexation map for Braddock Heights
Frederick planners set Monday October 11 for a public meeting on Map Six of the city's comprehensive plan showing possible annexation area. City Planner Thomas C. Pauls notes the map is a guideline, with annexation decisions to be made by the Meyer and Board of Aldermen.
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Ronald N. Young
Monocacy River
Tuscarora Creek
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Ballenger Creek
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Pauls
PLO regrouping in Lebanon as peacekeeping ends
In Beirut, PLO leader Nayet Hawatmeh said guerrillas would regroup in Lebanon to wage an inch by inch war against Israel. He placed fighters in the Bekaa Valley and near Tripoli while US, French and Italian troops handed over to French paratroopers and Italian soldiers.
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Italy
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Reagan Defeated Veto Override Hits Senate Hard
Washington AP reports the Republican led Senate voted 60 to 30 to override President Reagan's veto of a $14.2 billion bill. Reagan called the defeat his worst yet, pledging more vetoes as MOUs supported the measure to fund domestic programs and cut defense. Ten senators were absent.
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City still mowing as leaves wait for frost
Frederick City parks staff keep mowing into October and may delay leaf clean up until the first frost. A roller rake is used in summer to gather excess grass. leaf raking typically starts around November, weather permitting. Parks crews plan two passes per area and gather leaves for compost at nurseries.
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Russell Castle
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Department of Public Works
Baker Park
Cindy Heckett Green
Below standard Frederick County libraries face funding gaps
Frederick County public school libraries lag state standards as rising book costs threaten to outpace allocations. A survey cited by Charlotte Holter shows per pupil spending only gradually increases, leaving most schools under 50 percent of the standard. Only a few meet or approach the goal, with several high schools well below. Continued funding and growth are deemed essential to close the gap.
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Department of Education
Bowker Annual of Library and Trade Book Information
Charlotte Holter
Instructional Media Center
IMC
Board of Education
Holter
Words of wisdom quote from Robert Louis Stevenson
Noting that books offer safe knowledge yet lack the vivid immediacy of life, the quote reflects Stevenson’s view on literature as a lifelike experience beyond mere written wisdom. It juxtaposes textual wisdom with lived reality.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Incumbents dominate Maryland legislative money race
Frederick and surrounding districts show incumbents raising far more funds than challengers in a wide party spread. Edward Thomas leads with 35,671 in contributions, while several challengers report smaller totals and looming late filing fines. The race highlights PAC influence and targeted donor support as primary campaign advantages.
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Frederick Cowery
Lessie
House of Delegates
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Charles B. Sancher
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Carrell Couty
Shell
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Edward P. Thomas
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Chain Drug Store
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