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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1976
Page
4
Gov. Mandel proposes a private insurer funded compromise to back the MAIF bailout bill after a House passage. Alan Wilner notes a meeting with the NAN as talks continue. NAN spokesman says the two sides remain at odds.
Tye says no compromise exists as the governor sidelines industry opposition with a private passthrough offer to cover MAIF deficits. Mandel seeks a 3 percent premium assessment, expanding the board to seven, to curb a $30 million shortfall, while NAN and Nationwide oppose tying surcharges to rate hikes and seek board influence.
Potomac Edison and Frostburg State College repair crews worked into the night after major campus feeder lines shorted out. Officials expected campus power to be restored by Monday night and students were sent home as repairs continued.
Montgomery County council weighs buying a 714 acre eastern site to store sewage sludge from the Blue Plains plant in Washington. A prior WSSC bid on Ednor Road for 3.5 million was blocked by a court injunction mandating environmental impact statements.
Prince Georges County Circuit Court Administrative Judge William McCullough warned of a looming catastrophe due to jail overcrowding at the Upper Marlboro facility. He cited a dormitory designed for 70 prisoners housing 290 to 335, with a county grand jury reporting poor sleeping, eating and medical facilities.
Blue Cross of Maryland reports a 2.9 million operating loss for last year blamed on higher hospital costs. A rate increase for group subscribers may be sought as costs rise, with the insurer noting an average daily hospital cost per subscriber up to 155 dollars in 1975. The company has asked for a 19.4 percent hike for non group subscribers. group rates are negotiated annually and not subject to state approval.
The Economic Matters Committee approved a bill to abolish Worcester County's liquor dispensary system pending a November public referendum. The measure, by Del. Russel Hickman, would permit private sales if residents approve. Local officials from Ocean City Snow Hill Berlin and Pocomoke City warned of tax impact while dispensary profits and revenue projections drew scrutiny.
Kent County Board of Appeals refused Environmental Dredging's bid to dump dredged spoil on a Swan Point farm. The 11 page ruling cites incompatibility with land use plans and potential harm to agriculture, fishing, wildlife, and property values after 36 hours of testimony from January 12 to March 1.
Ocean City in Maryland will get a state loaned barge to assist artificial reef construction. City officials seek a tug from Baltimore to tow the barge to the resort as about 130,000 users are expected to use the reefs for fishing. Mayor Harry Kelley said the Waterway Improvement Division agreed to lend the vessel for the project duration.
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