Residents win fight to keep Creamery Road open
Emmitsburg residents celebrate after the decision to keep Creamery Road open during the U.S. 15 dualization. County officials say they will request the State Highway Administration to honor the plan while citing fire safety concerns and access for emergency vehicles to nearby properties and the Keysville Road bridge.
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Gold price hits new highs as dollar weakens worldwide
In London and Zurich gold prices climbed to record levels around 208 an ounce as the dollar sank against the mark and Swiss franc. London dealers set the morning fixing at 208,24, while Zurich opened at 208,75 and rose to 208,25 amid broad currency weakness. The yen held around 187 per dollar. the eurodollar market showed volatility with the franc and mark sliding.
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Weather Update Sees Heat, Humidity Persist with Scattered Showers
Hot humid days linger with hazy skies though some clearing is possible Friday. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms may develop each night while earlier showers failed to cool temperatures. Some areas report little rainfall Sunday and Monday, crops in dry areas near standstill, but overall farming prospects remain favorable with potential bumper yields. Eastern Shore Maryland vegetable growers face low yields due to heavy weekend rains. Tuesday’s Frederick area high low were 87 to 67, with today and Thursday forecast to reach the high 90s and lows mid 60s, cooler Friday, and weekend highs around 80s. clear, warm Saturday and Sunday with a chance of evening storms.
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Planners OK plat for Clover Hill Two
Frederick County Planning Commission approved preliminary plat for Clover Hill Two Rusherman development with 275 lots on 122.5 acres and cleared laying out Hayward Road improvements while addressing road design concerns. Also approved preliminary plot for Sandhole Business Park on Md 8S near Grove Road, with sewer service and lot sizes noted. road plan questioned by State Highway Administration and awaiting imminent decision. Dow Jones index rose 6.23 to 105.4 as trading volume reached 13.4 million shares in New York.
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House panel backs bill to lift sugar prices nationwide
The House Agriculture Committee backed a bill now before the Ways and Means Committee that would raise imported raw sugar minimum to 16 cents a pound from 14.65 and could push retail sugar by about 7 cents per 5 pound bag. Supporters say higher prices protect 17,000 U.S. growers as costs rise. foreign sugar accounts for 45 percent of supply and sells 6 to 7 cents abroad. The measure passes 37-7 despite potential presidential veto of similar proposals.
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Carter
Agriculture Committee
Black voters’ turnout eyed by community leaders
Local black leaders discuss black voter participation ahead of the forthcoming election. Essie Johnson laments apathy and urges involvement and poll work, while Claude DeLauter Jr. notes rising interest and cautions against group pressure. NAACP’s Lord Nickens points to transportation support and a second look at all candidates. (Continued On Page A-10)
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Goldstein denies Lee deal on $60 million state surplus
Maryland figures show the state treasury ending the year with about $999 million more than November projections. Governor acting and comptroller aides disputed proposals for refunds to income taxpayers. Theodore Venitoulis had urged executive action to distribute the surplus. The controversy arose during continuing legislative sessions and news conferences.
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Police alert and pope body return headline summary
Police alert for terrorists emerges as the pope’s body is returned to the Vatican. Rizzo calls for a return of the death penalty. A test tube baby is shielded from friends and neighbors. Az reports partly cloudy, warm and humid conditions with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and evening thunderstorms.
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