Two farms gain spots in Frederick ag land preservation district
Frederick County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board recommended two farms for preservation districts. The Dotterer farm in Woodsboro 203 acres and the Poole Gordon farm near Jefferson 306.6 acres were approved for review with hearings set April 14. The county plans to participate in the Local Matching Program for easement purchases, with significant funds committed. Per capita mineral water use rose from 1.13 gallons in 1970 to 2.4 gallons now.
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Frederick County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board
Frederick County
David and Mary Dotterer
Woodsboro
Daniel Poole
Mary G. Gordon
Jefferson
County Planning Commission
Dotterer
Buffington Road
Keymar Road
Mark Friis
Cotterer
Poole-Gordon Farm
Alan R. Mussleman
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
United States
Plants Confused in Space Flight On Columbia
SPACE CENTER Houston AP reports eight days of plant growth in two miniature gardens aboard the space shuttle Columbia left plants healthy but visibly distorted and unable to decide which way was up due to zero gravity. Scientists note the unusual shapes and growth patterns while confirming overall vitality upon return to Earth.
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Space Center, Houston
Columbia
Earth
Waldorf Woman to Challenge Senator Sarbanes
Jean Snowden of Waldorf announces a challenge to incumbent Maryland Republican U. S. Senator Paul Sarbanes. Snowden, a Prince George’s County resident, seeks a Senate seat as the third woman in the 10 member body, her second bid for elective office after a failed run for the Orphans Court judgeship. She accuses the senator of being influenced by Greek interests and vows to run on a platform of government back to the people.
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Maryland
U.S
Paul
Sarbanes
Jean Snowden
Waldorf
Senate
Ms. Snowden
Prince George's County
Orphans’ Court
Mount Airy plans gain final approval in county session
Carrell County Commissioners approve changes to Mount Airy Comprehensive Plan including rezoning a lot to general business for an auto body shop on Interstate 70, shifting the industrial boundary, and converting a junkyard and used auto parts operation to industrial use. A local business district north of town remains on the map despite resident objections. two landowner requests for conservative or smaller lot sizes are denied based on staff recommendations.
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Westminster
Carrell County
Mount Airy
Mount Airy Town
B&o
Twin Arch Road
James M. Frey
Frall Developers
Transit
Bennett Branch Road
Snowdon enters race for Sarbane seat in 1962
The News notes Ms. Snowden joins Republic candidates for Sarbane's seat alongside Prince County Executive Lawrence J. Hogan who announced earlier. Arturo Anselme Chavez of Montgomery County and W. Dallas Merrell also expected to run, while Rep. Marjorie S. Holt and Bruce Laingen say they will not challenge.
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Pape
Ms. Snowden
Sarbane
Prince 'S
Lawrence J. Hogan
Arturo Anselme Chavez
Montgomery County
W. Dallas Merrell
Marjorie S. Holt
Bruce Laingen
Tran
Summer Babes Shine as August Tops Births in 1980
In 1980 August recorded about 330000 births, 5006 more than October, the next highest month. The data highlights August as the peak month for births.
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Frederick Towne Mall
Kay's Jewelers
Aauw Educational Foundation
Molly LeVan
Mary Hlavach
Stauffer Miller
Elinor Miller
Pea Graham
Sam Yu
Ag Land Preservation District
Middletown Road
Hydro
H. B. Duvall, Inc
Patrick St. Frederick
Peor
Mesa
Sation
Bert
Norie Lovett
the News
Frederick, Md
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Weinberg Center
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Om Poe
Peretes
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