Transportation funding debated by Maryland county commissioners
Western Maryland county leaders met in Cumberland to hear state officials outline problems with declining highway user revenues and discuss solutions. They considered raising gas tax revenues, increasing registration and corporate taxes, and diverting one cent of the highway tax to transportation. | S: The group also examined shifting funding for community colleges with data showing disparities in state support, noting Frederick Community College’s share dropping from 39 to 33 percent from 1978 to 1980 while local shares rose, and proposed raising tuition from 800 to 850 for 1981.
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Kennedy accuses Carter of creating war hysteria in campaign
Senator Edward M. Kennedy on CBS Morning News criticized President Carter for pursuing a foreign policy he said fuels war hysteria. He urged reducing dependency on Persian Gulf oil, supported gasoline rationing, and a six month wage and price freeze with later controls. He warned of danger to the Persian Gulf and American influence abroad.
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Hood College flu outbreak appears to be over
Health official says Hood College illness cluster from a flu like illness has subsided with 200 initially ill and about 400 in dorms. Lab tests for bacteria were negative and samples sent to NIH for viral analysis. results will be academic but helpful for future findings.
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Tour talk in Frederick on 10 day Italy Greece trip
Cheryl Jose of Cumberland will discuss a 10 day Italy and Greece tour at the C Burr Artz Library in Frederick at 3 p.m. Saturday Feb 9. The trip departs June 26 from New York, visits Rome Florence Pompeii Athens Delphi with an Ita ly to Greece cruise and Corfu. Cost 899 includes transport lodging meals and lectures. Open to all ages children under 12 with adult. Ann Bainbridge can provide more information at 371-5967.
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Auto mishap case goes to jury today
A four day trial ends with Mary S. Sutphin seeking about 3 million dollars in a civil suit against Pamela Sands and Marcia Delorme. Sutphin, 33, of Burkittsville, was injured Jan 6 1977 on Braddock Mountain after a head on collision.
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Suspect denied bond in stabbing murder case
Rockville District Court denied bond Thursday for a 17 year old charged with the stabbing murder last week of Louise Pickering the manager and part owner of the Irish Inn in Silver Spring. The youth identified as Charles Terry faced a juvenile history including ear theft and serious assault in 1974. The bond hearing revealed psychiatric observation last fall and a potential change of residence to live with his mother Betty Hargus in Laurel. Neighbors reported hearing a commotion the night of the crime and Terry rushed to the inn the next morning to tell his mother he found the victim dead. The MorMon Tabernacle Choir note follows in the report.
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Fire Safety Talk Urges Compliance After Local Incident
Frederick County officials urged strict enforcement of the Life Safety Code at a public meeting. Tim May described fire marshal powers to correct issues and fine offenders. Chief Richard Himes highlighted residential fire risks, noting >1 billion dollars in annual losses and the need for self‑reliant safety and timely emergency response.
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Cold snap chills Frederick area with record cold
Frederick County residents faced frigid weather Friday as the low dropped to 14 degrees after a major snowstorm. Roads were mostly clear but icy patches remained while winds kept temperatures biting. Highs reached 10 to 15 degrees with tonight's lows projected at zero to five below. Variable clouds Saturday and unsettled conditions return Sunday and beyond.
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Jobless numbers show modest rise for women in January
Labor Department data show 260000 more jobless in January with total employment at 97.8 million, down from December. Men lost 200000 jobs while adult women gained 170000, keeping women’s unemployment rate at 5.8 percent.
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Frederick teachers oppose new certification requirements
Negative majority at the hearing opposed the proposed requirements. Beverly Stonestreet, Frederick County science teacher and ISTA IPD chair, called the renewal certificate unreasonable and impractical. She argued that rigid coursework ignores day to day classroom needs and that credits should include workshops and in service training. Mrs Gordon urged the state board to pause and broaden the proposal.
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Frederick County
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