Solar Heating Firms Face Scrutiny Over Deceptive Claims
Frauds in solar heating are spotlighted as homeowners like Lutkin and Sulkin report shoddy work and inflated promises by firms such as US Solar. HEW official Dawson notes few companies but emphasizes due process before warnings, urging written warranties, escrow for guarantees, and qualified solar engineers to protect buyers.
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Lufkit Sai
Lukin
U.S
Sulkin
Joe Dawson
Office of Consumer Affairs
Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Solar
Lutkin
Dawson
Consumer Alfairs
Federal Trade Commission
Peifor
Geisingaian
Lawson
Seiwaive
Miewson
Dassun
Aderye Tin
Probahis
Marter Reypnen
Odd Fellows Nursing Home Plan Faces Feasibility Setback
Nene's study claims only about five beds will be needed in the county after the Montevué and Vindobong facilities are built, leaving the proposed Frederick County home a costly gamble. OO F leaders react with disappointment and warn a $2 million risk, while health planner Rosalie White notes officials provided information and let the group decide. The project stalls as members fear further loss after spending $15,000 on preliminary work and search efforts.
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Neéne
Montevué
Vindobong
Odd Fellows
Nene
Sam Wachs
OOF
Frederick County
Wachs
JOOF
Rosalie White
Ms. White
Health Planning Office
Med-Fac
Allegany County
IACF
Blackbird Cull Plan Tied to Detergent Use in Kentucky
Milias advocates using detergent Tergitel to strip oil from blackbirds and starlings at winter roosts, hoping to reduce populations in Tennessee and Kentucky. He warns roosts may reestablish, noting birds’ higher survival after partial kills. Interior Secretary Kieppe issues emergency use at Russellville KY under a court settlement. An environmental group can appeal the emergency order.
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Milias
Tennessee
Kentucky
Interior
Thomas Kieppe
Russellville
Kieppe
Interior Secretary
The
Society For Animal Rights
Emmitsburg Officials Demand Federal Funds Status
Emmitsburg commissioners, led by E Eugene Myers, seek documents from Buchart Horn on federal funding for sewer improvements and feasibility work. Aimed to confirm progress, with potential apologies if missteps are found, amid ongoing state deadlines and plans for new chlorinator delivery and compliance actions.
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Emmitsburg
E. Eugene Myers
Buchart-Horn Engineering Company
York
Myers
Commission
J. Norman Flax
State Health Department
Flax
Thurmont
East Main Street
Board of Education
National Fire Academy
St. Joseph's College
Linda Myers
Lifelong Learning Council
Gail Harris
Thurmont Bank Deal Completed by Suburban Bancorporation
Suburban Bancorporation completed its acquisition of The Thurmont Bank, exchanging 3.25 Suburban shares for each Thurmont share of common stock. The merger expands Bancorporation into Central Maryland and keeps Thurmont operating under its name with current management.
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Suburban Bancorporation
Churmont Bank
Thurmont
Bancorporation
Thurmont Bank
Maryland
Thurmant
Robert F Tardio
Bancer
Bankcorporation
Agallaville
Suburban Trust Company
Washington, Don, Baltimore
Annapolis
Ur Gabs
Northeast Storm Brings High Winds and Whiteout Threats
A cold wave and heavy rain hit Maine as the Northeast faces deadly weather. The storm produced gusts up to 70 mph, turning roads into bumper car chaos, prompting school closures and widespread power outages. Travel advisories cover Vermont and parts of New York, with near zero to 40 below wind chill forecasts. A separate system spread snow from Missouri to Kentucky and Tennessee, triggering travel advisories in Kentucky and Indiana.
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National Weather Service
Iate
Canada
New York
New England
Vermont
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Illinois
Indiana
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