Clarke County Schools lose another 14000 in state funds
Clarke County schools face a 14000 cut in state appropriations this year, raising total losses to 38000 since July. Superintendent Wade Johnson said the 2.3 percent reduction, due to an enrollment estimate error, tightens finances but may not trigger drastic program cuts.
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Fletcher Leaves Before Meeting Disrupted by Absence
Former Frederick County Parks and Recreation Director Robert Fletcher planned a meeting with Commonwealth Investigator Carroll Mauck in Lawrence Ambrogi's office. Fletcher departed before the session could occur as press waited in Ambrogi's reception room.
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Don Ratliff Expected to Start for Eagles at End
Former Handley star football player Don Ratliff is slated to start at defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles tomorrow. Deer Season opens Monday as area hunters head to the woods. Byrd Honored features a full page of photos and a story.
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Ford opens six nation economic talks near Paris
President Ford lands at Orly and heads to Rambouillet for a three day summit with France West Germany Britain Japan and Italy. The meeting aims to align views on the world economy trade energy and inflation with no major announcements expected. Nessen says the goal is to benefit the U.S. domestic economy and to seek backing for a min price on imported oil.
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Extension signed to extend oil price controls
President Ford signed a 30 day extension of federal oil price controls at Andrews Air Force Base before departing for the Paris economic summit. The extension buys time to study the long range energy plan and preserves the control system past midnight pending formal written agreement by House Senate conferees.
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Robinson Clarifies Land Deal For Frederick County School Site
Rep J Kenneth Robinson explains a proposed land transaction involving Kenray a partnership of Robinson and his brother Ray Robinson Jr with the Frederick County School Board. The 68 acre Rt 739 site near Apple Pie Ridge is eyed for a new high school. Public comments prompted the clarification noting the board holds a legal option to buy with 25 percent down and escrow for three years netting 29700 in interest, lowering per acre costs to 3978.97.
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Workshop Opens To Strong Praise At Handley High Crisis
Winchester's Community Organization workshop at Daniel Morgan Middle School marks a second day with 100 percent attendance and optimism for success. Police in civilian dress impressed participants as groups meet to discuss proposals improving community relations. A federal court judge plans to schedule a racial discrimination hearing for Handley between Christmas and New Year.
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Contempt Action May Force Confrontation Over Kissinger
The House intelligence committee approves three contempt citations against Secretary Henry Kissinger, risking jail and fines as it seeks access to secret documents. President Ford invokes executive privilege, calling the move shocking after months of dispute.
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Pancake Day Warmth Fixes Wintry Weather in Winchester
The Kiwanis Club of Winchester hosts its annual Pancake Day at the War Memorial Building today until 7 p.m. along with a free blood pressure clinic. Dennis Molden flips pancakes as 31 degree lows give way to a warming trend by week’s middle, with 60s to 70s forecast later.
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