No federal money for firehouse and two other public works
Frederick County officials learned that none of ten applications for federal public works funding were approved. The firehouse off Baughman’s Lane in Frederick and water projects in Myersville and Thurmont were among those denied. City leaders plan to review costs and resubmit, aiming to meet the need for local public works jobs under the program.
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County taxes rise as growth outpaces rate cuts
Frederick County homeowners paid 15 342 331 in property taxes last year, nearly double 7 947 471 in 1971 despite a rate cut from 2 54 to 2 40 per 100 of assessed value. Taxable property value climbed from 310 981 585 to 542 283 702, fueling higher revenue while service costs rose to 31 830 57 in 1976. The county grapples with growth and rising school and road needs, risking a Catch-22 of higher costs for fewer benefits if growth slows or cuts occur.
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Thomas urges Mandel action on Maryland property assessments
State Senator Edward P. Thomas pressed Gov. Marvin Mandel to include in the 1977 legislative package measures to curb spiraling property tax assessments. He cited about 40,000 Frederick County property owners who recently received new assessments and urged the administration and legislative leaders to craft a reform that can pass, saying Mandel’s support is essential for relief.
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County officials urge reform of state real estate tax method
At least three county commissioners, Paul L Crum Jr, Edgar C Wirts Jr, and Donald L Lewis, charged the state real estate assessment system as unfair. They called for annual assessment limits and a ceiling on increases, while Board President Lawrence A Dorsey declined to take a stand and noted possible changes ahead. Commissioner Sterling E Bollinger remained listed with the retax continuation.
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Snow Forecast Prompts White New Year Weekend Storms
Forecasts warn a white New Year as two major systems approach the Ineai area. Snow is expected to begin New Seve and linger into Saturday with a second storm on Sunday. Temperatures will stay mostly below freezing with teens in the mix. Canal ice near Brunwick is thin for skating with good skating reported east of Frederick but no sledding today. National weather maps show heavy snow across the Great Lakes to New England and the Ohio Valley.
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Inside The News Women List Most Desirable Men Review
A clipped summary notes topics from a page including obedience to Amnesty program, birdbath centers, and a weather forecast with variable cloudiness, snow chances, and temperatures in the mid 30s to 40s, plus a cryptic anonymous quotation about the home and family.
Maryland Numbers Game draws 196 on Tuesday
The Maryland Lottery daily Numbers Game drawing held Tuesday produced the winning number 196. The report notes mixed stock market activity with the Dow Jones average dipping slightly after recent gains, hovering near the 1,000 level following its first close above 1,000 in three months.
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Maryland’s Katharine Byron first woman Congressman dies
Katharine Edgar Byron, mother of Frederick’s Goodrie E. Byron and the first Maryland woman in Congress, died Tuesday at her Washington home. She had served since May 3 1933 representing Maryland’s 6th District after filling her late husband William D. Byron’s unexpired term. She won in a special election in 1931, supported her late husband’s programs, defeated Charles Stewart of Frostburg, and did not seek re-election in 1932.
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Economic indicators show rise in leading index in November
The leading economic indicators rose 1 percent in November marking a second monthly gain suggesting growth ahead. Revisions show July to September were lower than previously reported and economists warn that a three month dip could signal a recession while October’s uptick followed a prior fall.
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Mutt and Jeff Favorite of Our Readers
Readers favor the comic strip Mutt and Jeff by Al Smuth in a survey of both morning and afternoon editions. The duo ranked highly with a strong reader chuckle factor and remained a staple in this era of newspaper humor.
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