Frederick County hires consultant to recruit county administrator
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved paying a consultant 5 000 to recruit a replacement for J O Renalds. Critics note the choice echoes prior hiring patterns and wonder about jobs morale and salary levels amid recent leadership exits. The move follows a costly turnover and a 1977 study warning of pay and morale concerns in county management.
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Dorothea L. Stefen
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79ers The New Gold Rush
Russell Baker humorously critiques gold fever as gold prices soar to 400 an ounce. A metals buyer and the narrator swap quips about gold versus aluminum and brass, comparing hedges against inflation with absurd cast iron and gold wives. The piece ends with a tease about unlikely hooch and copper fantasies.
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Zurich
Last Day to Register to Vote Ahead of November 6 Election
Voter registration closes tomorrow with offices open 9 am to 5 pm across the state. New residents, movers, age 18 by election day, or those who have not voted since 1974 should register at local registrars in Winchester Frederick Clarke and Warren counties.
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Keep Winchester as Frederick County seat, no change
Readers argue Winchester should remain county seat citing convenience and tradition. Proposals favor relocating offices to James Wood High School to consolidate facilities, reduce traffic, and cut costs, with possible expansion to include Kline Elementary.
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Panic Politics Such Good Pen Pals
A satirical exchange references Chappaquiddick Bay of Pigs and political unity. The letter in jokes contrasts leadership, jokes about leaders and scandals, and hints at policy conflicts in a private correspondence style. It resembles a mock dialogue between political figures and family ties amid 1970s campaigns.
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Backhanded Stress in Carter Kennedy Clash
Column argues Carter and Powell misfire with insinuations about Edward Kennedy and Chappaquiddick. It notes Carter’s assets the presidency offers, contrasts with Kennedy, and questions timing ahead of Florida caucuses while warning against Nixonian tactics shaping the race.
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Carter’s potential moves amid Cuban troops drag
The article argues Carter can still shift public perception by bold actions such as seeking tax relief, wage and price controls, and congressional requests to counter inflation. It contends his moves could improve poll standing and bolster a reputation as a decisive leader, despite current setbacks from Cuba.
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