01 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
1
Government data indicate the composite index at 107-1 in October, unchanged from September, with four positive and eight negative components. Revisions to the prior eight months show steeper declines, while factors like plants and equipment orders and the money supply gain support.
Seven elected county officials received support from the Board of County Commissioners for salary increases as election time nears. Treasurer Charlotte Yarroll seeks 5000 more annually and Sheriff Donald Barnes requests 10060, with figures tied to comparable local offices.
Frederick County Government faces a skewed workforce with no black department heads and few black high earners while women are underrepresented in upper pay bands. The Human Relations Council urged the County Commissioners to adopt an affirmative action plan and establish equal opportunity procedures and a complaint system.
Fragmentary clippings indicate a reference to a pardon related to Gilmore's death. The text mentions various agencies and individuals, including FBI agents and a Korean diplomat, amid weather notes forecasting sunny but cold conditions with daytime highs in the 30s and overnight lows near 20.
Maryland officials pledge construction within five years for a U S 15 Walkersville bypass and a reroute of Md 19. Governor Mandel promises access to construction funds to support the two local projects amid budget constraints. Local officials express optimism that U S 15 dualization may begin in 1979 with a 30 percent state share and 70 percent federal funding.
In Baltimore Senate President Sten resumes testimony after a brief halt as Marvin Mandel mail fraud and racketeering case proceeds in U S District Court. Hover testified briefly Monday and Tuesday before the court paused proceedings and then planning to resume.
The region endures a cold wave with temperatures near 10 at daybreak and subfreezing lows expected tonight. Forecasters predict highs in the mid 30s through Sunday, with teens overnight and a chance of snow Sunday as a new system moves through.
A community bloodmobile visit is scheduled for Thursday at 201 Fairs. Volunteers will register donors and promote the blood drive with on-site processing and informational materials.
A brief item notes rising costs as coffee and eggs push up food prices. The column highlights consumer impact and mentions market trends without detailed figures.
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