Frederick plan to triple city size eyed by officials
Frederick officials unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand the city from 13 square miles and 24 000 people to 40 square miles and 65 000. The plan spans from the Monocacy River to Catoctin Mountain and from Tuscarora Creek to Ballenger Creek, with annexation encouraged for zoning upgrades. The proposal, approved by the Planning Commission, requires county adoption and cooperation between city and county governments for success. A 10 member joint panel was named to study services, tax differentials, and municipal relations, including Mayors Young Weddle Orndorff Dixon Bourland and County Commissioner Dorsey.
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Frederick Plans Threefold Expansion Into Countryside
Frederick city officials unveiled a draft comprehensive plan extending from the Monocacy River to the Catoctin Mountains and from Tuscarora Creek to Ballenger Creek. Approved by the Planning Commission, the expansion awaits presentation to the Board of Aldermen and the County Commissioners. Planner Mark F. Horak says growth will occur through gradual annexation of adjacent lands.
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Maryland Legislature Ends Quiet, Moneyed Session
Maryland lawmakers wrapped up the 1978 session in an election year mood, brushing aside major issues as they handed out tax relief measures and spending. Republicans blasted the session for spending the $128 million surplus and a costly sales tax hike last year, while key items like public campaign financing and a state ethics law failed on the final day.
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Maryland General Assembly ends 1974 session with Frederick County gains
The Maryland General Assembly wraps its 1974 session in Annapolis, granting Frederick County most of its requests including a $1.2 million state-funded jail project while the proposed county library failed. Relief from rising property tax assessments and electric utility fuel-cost pass-through changes were also addressed, showing regional gains despite the library setback. The day’s news also covers Numbers Game results and a stock market dip ahead of President Carter’s economy speech.
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Mayor says Nickens charges unfounded in traffic light dispute
Mayor Ronald N. Young rebutted Lord Nickens NAACP claims of crooked politics as unfounded and off point over traffic light plans at All Saints and South Market. City vote favored delaying immediate installation while flashing lights are slated for the All Saints intersection at the request of the United Fire Company. Aldermen Bartgis and Bartgis supporters backing the plan.
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Claude R
FCC to repay 60293 in undeserved aid for courses
Frederick Community College will repay 60293 to the state for fiscal year 1977 aid it did not qualify for, part of a 103670 overrun for the year. The audit by Linton Shafer to trustees notes overpayments went to continuing education and are tied to a legal case involving former FCC officials. The board discussed library collaboration, received 9 percent top-spot applications, and approved a revised 1978 budget of 2.729 million with a 5 percent staff raise, to be finalized by county commissioners.
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Day Proclaimed for Clifton Virts Retirement in Maryland
Governor Blair Lee IIT proclaims Clifton Virts Day in Maryland after the 68 year old Frederick County Democrat announces his retirement from the House of Delegates. Virts receives citations from Lee and the House amid an emotional ceremony with a lengthy ovation.
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Blair Lee Iit
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House of Delegates
Virts
Stella
Lee
John Hanson Briscoe
Carter urges joint drive to curb inflation
Inside The News notes a call from Carter for a united effort to halt rising prices as early coverage mentions NEUTRON bomb strains U S West German ties. It warns of tensions and the paradox of power linked to potential for evil per a Jewish Talmud reference amid shifting international dynamics.
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