Carter proposes sweeping welfare reform and work plan
President Carter outlines a $34 million federal welfare overhaul replacing the current system with work requirements for more than a million welfare mothers, aiming to cut state costs by at least ten percent and create 2.2 million public service jobs. He projects added spending of $2.8 billion plus $3.3 billion in tax credits, and seeks to balance the budget by year end.
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County resists electricians licensing bill
County officials faced strong opposition at a public hearing on a proposed licensing ordinance for electricians. The draft, prepared by the Permits and Inspection Department, aims to protect homeowners from unskilled work and deception, but critics call it government overreach. One supporter, Irvin Martin of Martin Electric Co., spoke in favor. about a dozen speakers opposed. The county commissioners limited debate, with some tension over the right to respond.
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Armyworm alert issued in county
Frederick County farmers face an early fall armyworm invasion threatening late season corn. Extension agent Allan B. Bryant warns pests are already damaging corn fields ten days ahead of typical timing and urges close field monitoring. Spraying guidance recommends two pounds active ingredient per acre in 30 gallons of water, applied at dusk or early morning. Continued on Page A-133.
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Senate to begin hearings on higher priced energy
President Carter’s energy bill moves to the Senate after House approval. Senate Finance Committee chair Sen Russell Long says hearings on tax provisions start Monday as Congress heads into recess. The plan aims to raise energy prices to curb consumption, expand coal use, and create conservation incentives with credits and grants. It also includes a new Energy Department led by James Schlesinger with a budget of 10.6 billion and about 20,400 employees.
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Carter moves on steel price hikes in city
Inside The News reports Carter pursuing steel price hikes amid market pressures while Baltimore seizes 43 LAETRILE. Syria rejects peace talks as heat and humidity persist with 30 percent rain chances through Sunday. Weather places highs in the mid 70s and lows in the 70s. Anonymity notes a jaywalker warning in casual copy.
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Potomac Edison faces $26 monthly bill hike in PSC ruling
Potomac Edison customers face between 2.65 and 6.62 more each month after a Public Service Commission decision granting an 118 percent rate hike. Eastalco Aluminum Co may pay fuel rate adjustments like other customers, ending its special prior rates. The ruling, viewed as complex, requires further PSC interpretation and potential new schedules.
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How the national capital was saved by Cornwell at Monocacy
The July 1863 Monocacy near Frederick delayed Jubal Early’s invasion as Union forces under Lew Wallace collided with Confederate troops. Reports in Washington sparked panic and rumors of flight, but Lincoln remained calm, watching the marching army press toward Silver Spring and Washington before the peril eased.
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