Judge upholds Ford oil import tariff for national security
U S District Judge John Pratt upheld President Ford s 3 per barrel oil import tariff citing national security needs despite Northeastern states facing economic harm. Nine states challenged the measure as Massachusetts AG Bellotti planned appeal while Congress delayed the tariff for 90 days and Ford threatened a veto.
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Weather outlook for today and mild highs
A brief forecast notes mostly sunny and mild conditions with temps in the mid range. Cloudiness is likely and there is a chance of thunder terms with light winds and highs around the mid range.
Milk and Oil Prices Set to Rise Amid Inflation Pressure
The report notes expected increases in milk and petroleum product costs as consumer prices rise. It cites the Labor Department data on January milk prices near 79 cents per gallon, calls out higher oil costs and a planned tax-related shift, and mentions Ford GM and Chrysler payroll actions affecting employment and industry-wide effects.
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Arrests expected in beating incident in Frederick
Frederick Day Police Chief Maj Charles V Main announced arrests expected soon in the beating of a 13 year old boy on North Market Street after a basketball game at Thomas Johnson High School. The assailants demanded a quarter. the boy was wounded and received three stitches. Five people were jailed in separate late Friday into Saturday incidents including drug and disorderly conduct charges.
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Walkersville
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Tramsville
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Middletown
March 3 hearing set on Potomac Edison rate increase
The Maryland Public Service Commission schedules March 3 for tridentiary hearings on Potomac Edison 22 percent rate hike. Witness Brennan supports a higher return, while Bernstein challenges risk measures. rebuttal testimony possible before PSC decides if the hearing concludes.
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Tornadoes kill eight in southwestern Oklahoma
A February outbreak killed eight people and injured dozens across Altus Duncan Mountain Park and surrounding towns. The Altus woman and her son died after a twister damaged mobile homes and cut power. injuries ranged from critical to moderate as lines fell and ambulances ferried victims to hospitals.
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Salary increase for banking commissioner defeated in Maryland
The Maryland House of Delegates killed a bill to raise the banking commissioner’s salary from 15.90 to 37 308 dollars, with a vote of 71 to 51. Opponents argued voters aren’t seeking higher salaries for state officials and questioned the commissioner's performance, while supporters said the role deserves full-time commitment to attract qualified leadership.
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Frederick County Approves Juvenile Detention Center
Frederick County Commissioners and court officials give the go ahead to convert part of the jail into a juvenile detention center. The project includes renovation, bars on windows, and a new facility for male and female youths and a CINS room. Juveniles will be held up to 48 hours with interviews and hearings before transfer to state facilities.
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