City to amend zoning ordinance for downtown growth
The city plans three public hearings in early March on a draft zoning update by the planning commission and James A. Schmersahl. The document expands zones, adds downtown districts D B and clarifies allowances to encourage development while balancing health and safety, with comments open at City Hall March 4 before aldermen consider adoption.
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Navy secretary denies preferential treatment in Grenada rifles case
Navy Secretary John Lehman rejects claims of favoritism in the Grenada rifle incident. He says the admiral who was cautioned and other servicemen were judged on their merits in separate cases. Elsewhere, Cambodian Viet Namese clashes escalate near border as civilians flee. Kim Dae jung returns to lead new party to gains in South Korea.
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New Korea Democratic Party
U S and Soviet to hold Vienna talks on Middle East
The United States and Soviet Union plan talks in Vienna starting next Tuesday on the Arab Israeli conflict and other hot spots. The agenda includes the Iran Iraq war and Afghanistan Soviet troop presence. Richard Murphy heads the U S delegation, part of a bid to improve Moscow relations.
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Golan Heights
Dominion plans elderly housing win in Myersville zoning clash
A Virginia developer won backing for a new government subsidized elderly apartment project after the town council unanimously endorsed the plan unveiled by Richard E. Nangle. The firm had scrapped a prior mid income housing proposal due to a zoning technicality and town concerns.
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Myersville
Dominion Planning and Development Co
Falls Church
Dominion
Richard E. Nangle
Farmers Home Administration
FHHA
Tom Marshall
Gaithersburg
Nangle
News-Post
Brunswick votes for look ahead with study funding
Brunswick officials unanimously approved $5,000 to fund a shopper and business retention study after preliminary approval from the Maryland Industrial Redevelopment Fund. The committee seeks bids for a contractor and aims to attract federal and state money, while planning for future redevelopment.
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Mardi Gray Queen Crowned By Bolly Hammond Issaceon
Nancy Lase reports a news poet beagie hunt and submarine search with DJ Kara Huggiestone interviewing Bolly Hammond Issaceon about this year’s Mardi Gray queen. ene F- Logit discussed confidence in the art of going wrong.
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Flooding Closes Roads as Potomac Near Crest in Frederick County
After over an inch of rain, Frederick County faced widespread flooding with road closures including Md. 26 at Israel's Creek. The Potomac River was forecast to crest between 19 and 20 feet near Point of Rocks, with ice mass threats near Brunswick and high water across multiple tributaries. An ambulance crew and patient were rescued on Daysville Road as waters rose, while responders assisted across the area.
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Israel Creek
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