Maryland pageant runner-up Virginia Cha praised in Frederick tribute
The Maryland Miss America contestant Virginia Cha earned second place nationally, the highest Maryland finish in 44 years. The Frederick native is praised for her intellect, Princeton scholarship, Fulbright study in Korea, NBC work during the 1988 Olympics, and her piano talent. Citizens celebrate her poised representation of the state and hope she continues to make them proud in future endeavors.
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Virginia Cha shines as Miss Maryland in Miss America pageant
The piece tracks Virginia Cha, Miss Maryland, as she advances in the Miss America pageant, praising her graceful piano performance and noting the broader shift toward talent and intelligence. It contrasts past glamour with modern judging, highlights YoIanda Wethervo and Missouris Miss America, and reflects on national coverage and future ambitions in broadcast journalism.
Soviet river diversions threaten climate and icecap balance
CIA reports warn Soviet plans to divert rivers like the Pechora and Volga could shrink the Arctic icecap and alter global weather. Brezhnev proposed large schemes, but lack of political will stalled projects. Desperation or reform under Gorbachev could revive such diversions with wide environmental stakes.
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Frederick youth depart for college in annual farewell trek
The note recalls farewells as students including Paul Peters of McDonough Military School Robert Losmith Jr Lehigh University Elizabeth Johnson St Mary's Seminary Louise G Thomas Northfield Seminary Lucille Gantley St Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing Lloyd Rice Villanova College Cadets Pennel Travers and C Frost Beison Massamutten Academy Natalie Leonard Manhattanville College Alice Long Penn Hall School and Grace Angleberger University of Maryland Nurses School depart. William H Thomas Jr returns from England where he witnessed a declared war and a daylight air raid alert. Major fire hits Hemsburg Transportation in Braddock Heights gutting a trucking yard and adjacent apartment. Ralph Nader condemns environmental pollution before 700 at Mount St Mary's College. Francis Scott Key Post 11 American Legion suspends its toy drive after 40 years due to a storage failure. Frederick workers prepare an asphalt alley improvement in Lincoln Heights subdivision between Broadway and Stone's Lane.
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St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
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Massamutten Academy
Natalie Leonard
Manhattanville College
Alice Long
Penn Hall School
Grace Angleberger
University of Maryland Nurses School
Chamber program excludes private schools in Frederick County
A Frederick County press release states the Recognition of Teacher Excellence Program will honor only public school teachers and publicly nominate students. Critics argue private and parochial teachers are excluded, calling the move insulting and urging sponsors to broaden eligibility and extend nomination deadlines.
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Tax Deterred Savings Plans Draw Elder Tax critique
A study finds many seniors pay higher taxes now than in their youth, eroding IRA savings. The piece argues the tax system has been manipulated over years, hampering planning and retirement funding. It advocates pre tax raises and post tax growth for future gains, noting complex rules hinder returns.
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Letters to the Editor on taxes and housing policy
A reader argues higher taxes affect all and real estate incentives shape housing supply. The letter questions Congress debate timing and urges public input, then recounts an urn story from Frederick County highlighting honesty and civic virtue.
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Ginaise Gate Theaters
Critique of Modern Fiction Arising From Filthy Content
A reader laments the scarcity of quality fiction in libraries and publishers. They condemn contemporary titles with explicit sexual content and sensational plots, citing works like Foret ve' Pause Between the Acte and Superior Women, and contrast them with alleged biographical pulls such as Young Kate.
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Appreciation Letter Sparks Praise for Frederic’s Mayor
A reader letter published in the Nene Post on Saturday September im expresses positive views about Frederic and its mayor Rebecca Mel Griffin. Peggy Keifer Pilaram thanks the writer for sharing sentiments and notes locals busy enjoying the town’s positive developments.
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