Aldermen face rezoning clash as votes loom in Krantz farm case
City aldermen discuss Use zoning for Krantz farm with two members signaling support before hearings. Report notes abstention calls and new mayoral staff changes, plus Historic District Commission reminders and a police plainclothes initiative amid recent downtown muggings.
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Board of Alderteen
Linowes & Blocher
Krantz Farm
Mayoral Board of Aldermen
Ronald N. Young
Glenmore V. Rice
William Bartgis
Rice
Bauzhman’s Lane
Bartgis
Baughman's Lane
Weatherman predicts more snow as winter storm nears
A Gulf states snow system developing over the South is forecast to move up the east coast by late today or Sunday. Snow could reach up to four inches with highs around 45 and a low near 3 tonight, tapering Sunday with possible light precipitation early next week.
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Frederick Towne
Gulf States
East Coast
Nixon OKs Daylight Savings Begins January Six
President Nixon signed into law a two year daylight saving measure starting January 6, claiming it could save about 150000 barrels of oil daily. He issued an executive order allowing exemptions for states in two time zones and noted the inconvenience would be minimal.
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Washington
Nixon
United States
Congress
Oil Dealer Warns Of Cold Winter If Residents Cut Heat
Frederick County residents face a possible winter without heat as thermostats must be lowered to conserve fuel. William Linehan of Phoenix Inc outlines looming shortages, with October figures showing large deficits in kerosene and number 1 and 2 fuel oil. Priority allocations are set for essential services, while homes and businesses must manage on reduced supplies.
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East Street
Benz Street
South Street
Seventh Street
Historic District Commission
City Hall
Frederick County
Phoenix Inc
William Linehan
Frederick Lions Club
Linehan
Lions
Burkittsville Man Found Dead in Carroll Creek
Police recovered the body of Harold S. Kem, 3%, formerly of Burkitsville, from Carroll Creek in Frederick. An autopsy will determine the death cause while authorities say no foul play is suspected amid a possible seizure related accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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City
Baltimore
Carroll Creek
Mullinix Park
Anne L. Brown
Burkitsville
Frederick
Harold S. Kem
Kern
Kem
Gas Station Operator Defends Prices Amid Customer Gripes
Mount Pleasant operator Frank Bowers defends gasoline prices arguing his margins are slim. He notes regular gas cost 29.1 cents in 1970 and 36.8 recently, premium 32.6 to 40.3, with a 7.7 cent rise on both grades. He claims only state tax adds to costs and cites rising living expenses as justification.
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Frank Bowers
Mount Pleasant
Bowers
Complaining Taxpayers Meet At Brunswick High School
A group of taxpayers met at Brunswick High School to discuss spiraling property tax assessments. They plan additional 7 pm meetings tonight and Sunday to decide action. A spokesman criticized the governor’s claim of no tax increase as ridiculous and urged all interested taxpayers to attend.
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Brunswick High School
Approval Deferred On Land Use Bill
The Maryland Association of Counties delayed action on a state land use bill and scheduled a special session next month to resolve details before presenting it to the General Assembly. The MACo draft aims to increase county input on a reorganized State Planning Commission and limits state encroachment while citing areas of concern such as critical resources.
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Hunt Valley
Maryland Association of Counties
General Assembly
William James
Del
John Amick
Governor's Land Use Commission
State Planning Commission
Ca Ee Re Ee
James Gleason
Montgomery County
James-Arnick
James Arnick
MACo Opposes New Tax Credit Laws at Convention
The Maryland Association of Counties adopts a resolution opposing any more state laws mandating property tax credits. Officials say mandated credits have reduced tax revenue and lower assessable bases in counties, potentially offset by higher taxes elsewhere.
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Hunt Valley
Maryland Association of Counties
Baltimore City
Point Of Rocks Studied As Site For Power Plant
The State Department of Natural Resources is conducting a preliminary evaluation of Point of Rocks as a potential power plant site. Zeeni told county officials at the Maryland Association of Counties convention that details aren’t ready and that DNA has not set priorities for when a plant might be needed. He also asked Allegany Power to consider an alternative at Bloomington Dam upriver.
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Hunt Valley
State Department of Natural Resources
Point of Rocks
Lee Zeen
Maryland Association of Counties
Zeeni
Allegany Power Company
Bloomington
Dorsey Supports Four Day Week For County Workers
County Commissioner Lawrence A. Dorsey said next week he favors a four day work week for county employees and anticipates the proposal being discussed at the Commissioners meeting. A 1972 county fact book lists about 258 county workers. Administrative assistant James L. Bryan called such reports premature and noted details remain undecided while he works on a proposal this weekend.
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Lawrence A. Dorsey
Dorsey
James L. Bryan
Bryan
Car Pool Listings Fail to Draw Area Interest
A News-Post survey shows only a few Frederick area residents signed up for the free car pool index begun over a week ago. Seventeen people were called, most not contacted, amid slow uptake and fuel shortage talk. Some hope rationing will spur pools. others remain skeptical. Continued reporting on page A-4.
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News Post
News - Post
Brunswick
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