Legislature stalls on subway proposal in Maryland
In Annapolis the House blocked suspending rules as Senate negotiators push three bills tied to funding the $721 million Baltimore Subway first leg. Gov Mandel noted House anger over a recent filibuster endgame, while delegates weigh how to salvage the stalled truce with a new plan before the session ends.
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Mayor vows to avoid tax hike amid rising living costs
Mayor Ronald N. Young cites a 7 percent rise in the cost of living but says the city will keep the $1.80 tax rate unless federal Revenue Sharing ends. He expects renewal of funding, notes a $128,090 first quarter federal check, and plans budget review with the Board of Aldermen. The city faces limits due to a service budget and possible deferred improvements.
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Food price surge slows with 1976 oats stay flat
USDA economist Don Paarlberg reports retail food prices held steady in the January March quarter 1976, instead of rising 1 percent as predicted. He notes gains in meat supplies dampened costs and forecasts only slight increases in Q2 with seasonal price upticks for fruits vegetables and coffee and higher farm livestock prices.
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Harris ends presidential bid amid campaign finance strain
Former Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, the self described New Populist, suspends active campaigning for the Democratic nomination citing severe financial woes and stalled federal funds. He will stay on the ballot to influence the party platform at the July New York convention and seeks a Pennsylvania primary focus. The movement faces funding gaps as Congress stalls FEC funds and Supreme Court rulings hinder disbursements. Harris previously placed third in Iowa and struggled elsewhere while courting economic reform. Nasdaq and NYSE shares fall as market sentiment sours amid broader economic concerns.
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County land lease for Middletown farm sparks critique
Joseph C. Free withdraws from a 55 acre county owned Middletown farmland lease intended for a park. Commissioner Wirts calls it a political land deal and presses for public bids. Parks and Recreation Commission previously approved the lease, while the county plans a policy for public advertising of land offers.
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Rose Hill Arbor Day Planting at Rose Hill Manor
A small crowd gathered Wednesday morning at Rose Hill Manor for Arbor Day ceremonies. Steve Gibba of the Wereland Forest Service and Karen Trout joined County Commissioner Lawrence A. Dorsey and Mrs. Dreda Crum of the Frederick County Bicentennial Committee who coordinated six local Wye Oak plantings. North Frederick Elementary School students attended with several local officials and volunteers.
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Open meetings bill enacted in Maryland with utility and censorship reforms
Maryland passes the sunshine open meetings bill to require public access for state and local bodies, with House and Senate approvals. Other measures include a citizens utility board to review rate requests and a bill easing movie censorship by removing mandatory board review of films, while licensing for peep shows is proposed.
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Free 67 Hostages Seized in Hijack Drama
A hijackers free 67 hostages in a dramatic international incident. The report notes a strong earthquake rattling Asia and covers health officials backing Ford on swine flu immunization. The House approves a five year census and weather updates predict cool, partly cloudy conditions with near 60 degree highs.
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