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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1978
Page
3
A lighthearted column highlights strange 1977 Aetna Life & Casualty claims. From a Florida water ski accident to a mosquito spray mishap, vice versa gaffes and misfortune are recounted with a wry, period voice. The piece ends with a cheeky reminder to smile through 1978.
In letters to the editor readers debate rising electric bills and fuel adjustments. They defend Potomac Edison, cite 1940 versus 1977 consumption, and critique regulators. The second letter argues against handing the Panama canal to Panama, urging recall of senators and referencing constitutional ownership and a House vote.
Washington is weighing a curtailment of veterans priority in federal hiring amid opposition from veterans groups. A White House memo argues current five point Civil Service boosts block non veterans, especially women, from top registers. The plan would restrict preference to ten years after discharge with lifetime protection for disabled veterans.
Montgomery County plans bond issues totaling 310000 to enlarge the courthouse and build a new jail at Rockville. Twelve contractor specifications suggest active bidding for a steel concrete bridge on Bentz Street over Carroll Creek. The county also reports traffic light installations on US 40 and Baughmans Lane amid bypass work and road fill projects.
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