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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1981
Page
3
Gaithersburg fairlines up a busy program with rides like Super Twister Zip Performer and Italian Dodgem plus a merry-go-round. 4-H animal contests, goat and lamb shows, antique machinery displays, arts and crafts, home arts and Story Hour highlight the line up for Aug 24 26 with bluegrass acts and accessible facilities for handicapped visitors.
At a Monday town meeting the commission raised the municipal building coverage to 50 000 after deeming the current under Insurance. Improvements include a self closing fire door painted garage stairs better visibility extinguishers and a power guard for a bench drill. The board plans clearing brush with a bulldozer and discussed turning Koogle Bussard Alleys and Summer Drive into one way streets, delaying final action.
An explosion at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory Rocket Center in Mineral County, West Virginia, killed two workers and destroyed a 1000 square foot wooden building. The victims were Charles Folk and Bruce LeGeer, both 20s from Maryland. Debris scattered. area sealed as Hercules Inc. investigates. Plant operations continued with about 800 employees reporting for duties. prior fatal blasts at the site are noted.
Governors mayors and county officials seek a new alliance as Reagan budget impacts federalism fears. Vice President Bush plans to speak to the National Governors Association gathering while leaders stress need for cooperation and questions about funding for new state and local responsibilities.
The Carroll County board considers options to fund widening and overlay of two roads and Montevue repair. A $2.1 million shift, bond issue, and grants are discussed. Federal funds fade after this year. revenue sharing continues to 1987 with $700k annually through 1984 and $800k from 1985. The Budget Officer notes growth in Ballenger Creek area and BoE plans include Frederick High School and South County High School with multi schools funded through FY 88.
Local officials note the failure to pass an ordinance allows both a rock concert and a Klan rally in a residential area. Ament property rally permit issued for Monday morning with action on the concert permit likely delayed to midweek. Advertising relies on word of mouth and radio, with a ski lodge opening at 6 am for the site.
Weinberger argues that stronger deterrence through neutron weapon preserves peace despite Soviet criticism. Moscow accuses the US of deception, while the State Department labels it standard propaganda. Romberg cites Soviet tank superiority and US aims to counter armor with a new deterrent. Speakes says allied views will be consulted before any deployment overseas.
Reagan administration pushes to keep traffic control running amid reports of 41 incidents on the U S Canadian border last week. FAA chief Helms said investigations are ongoing and none verified. Lewis dismissed talks with Poli and signaled no negotiation with the controllers amid the Canadian boycott.
Washington reports show consumer credit rose by 1.93 billion in June as installment debt expanded a 11th straight month. separate recall alert affects Vincent Giordano Prosciutto Co brands for salmonella-linked illness in several states. six month money market certificate rates dropped about half a point as Treasuries ease.
Problem approved for mayor and aldermen. Hilton Hotel presents two site plans with a preferred option a 40 foot side variance. Final sites approved for Charles Keller retail on U.S. 40 and Self Service Storage on U.S. 40. Correction plat approved for John Warfield at Woodlawn Village. New business endorses a historic structures zoning text amendment allowing conversions to restaurants inns or gift shops with parking rules. Subdivisions approved for Montgomery Development at U.S. 40 and P P Phillips at 245 247 W Fifth St. Wilson Place Homestead Ave subdivision discussed. Chair vice chair and secretary re elected J Richard Hudson Richard L Bergett Diane Culbertson.
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