Charter Ballot Opens Debate on Frederick County Charter Board
The electorate faces a 1972 referendum on adopting a charter government. Five candidates nominated by the County Commissioners will draft the charter after a year of hearings. Voters may add names to a charter-writing slate by petition before Oct. 14, seeking broad public input and avoidance of political domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Charter Board
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Hicks I
Irving Weir
James L. Bryan Clerk
Board of County
Ralph W. Kuehne
Board of Education
Cleopatra Campbell
Campbell
Russell Z. Horman
Charles E. Collins
Weil
Wallace E. Hutton
Kuehne
Herman
Miss Campbell
Hicks
Mr. Bryan
Charles Hicks
Jim Bryan
Bridges to Nowhere: Maryland SRC builds exits-less bridges
Frederick County residents question two SRC projects, a Thurmont traffic bridge and an Emmitsburg crossroad bridge, both lacking connecting highways. Construction halted on one due to steel shortages, leaving bridges without access and prompting taxpayer concern over planning and engineering priorities. Historical quotes interleave, including remarks from public figures and reporters.
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Maryland
State Roads Commission
Frederick County
SRC
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Letter on Electoral Reform Amendment by Frederick County LWV
The League of Women Voters of Frederick County responds to September 18 1970 Editorial on Direct Popular Election. It cites US LWV support since January 1970, argues one person one vote, explains benefits of direct election for small and large states, promotes increased participation, and urges informed citizen action to ratify the Electoral Reform Amendment. Kay e L Marallo president signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Frederick County
League of Women Voters of
United States
League
John Banzhaf
George Washington University Law Center
Delaware
Alaska
Congress
The
House of Representatives
Senate
Muskie The Pose of a 72 Candidate
Sen Edmund Muskie edges toward the 1972 Democratic nomination with a disciplined campaign style and a broad organizational build. He tours Pennsylvania with Milton Shapp, faces chaotic campaigning, and maintains a serious data driven plan while projecting a relaxed public persona.
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Wilkes-Barre
Nea
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Muskie
Shapp- Muskie
Scranton
Eddie
Shapp
Philadelphia
Washington
McGovern Reform Commission
Ed Muskie
Advisability of a YMCA night school with commercial studies
Dr. Charles D. Shaffer says the idea of opening a YMCA night school offering stenography and typewriting is under serious consideration after several inquiries. A September 26, 1920 to 1950 blend notes bank robbers from Baltimore jailed for trial, Mount St Marys football squad gaining form, school attendance law for ages 14 to 16 cited, Joseph D Baker III elected Frederick Junior Chamber president, and Frederick County Teachers Association fall meeting planned at Frederick High School Auditorium.
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YMCA
Charles D. Shaffer
Joseph D. Baker III
Frederick
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County Teachers Association
Frederick High School
September Sigh and Echo of the First School Day
A reflective piece by Joe Eisenhauer describes September as a warm, nostalgic force blending harvest, school bells, and motherly longing. It recalls memories of autumn abundance, aging, and the universal Sigh and Echo as children begin a new school year.
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Charles Manson
California
Astrodome
Joe Pepitone
New York Yankee
Houston Astro
Chicago Cubs
David Hoyt
Atlanta
Saigon
Horst Faas
Vietnam
Newark
Huh Addonizin
Kaye L. Marallo
Antonio T. Marrallo
Tulip Hill
By Bruce Biossat
Sandy Springs
Baltimore
Wertenbaker
Mount St. Mary's
Joe Eisenhauer
September
Berry's
of Binn
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