Farmers press for parity at national AAM meeting in DC
About 1,000 farmers linger in Washington after the first annual American Agricultural Movement meeting. Speakers included Frank LaRue, a former USDA editor, who urged parity for American crops. Rep. Richard Nolan praised the farmers but won't seek re election. Local organizer George Martz invites Maryland farmers to join AAM, signaling continued lobbying efforts through next year.
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American Agricultural Movement
AAM
Washington
D. C
Frank LaRue
LaRue
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Roosevelt
Carter
Richard Nolan
Minnesota
Nolan
Washington, D. C
George R. Martz
Martz
Maryland
City bans smoking in hall and lounge at City Hall
James S. Murphy police chief and public works director approved the request unanimously. A resolution was passed to prohibit smoking in the City Hall board room and adjacent lounge. The mayor said enforcement will rely on inducement rather than compulsion, such as removing ash trays and requests. The city previously enacted a smoking ban in the city hall area.
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James S. Murphy
Public Works
City Hall Board Room
City panels legalize unlawful improvements amid zoning dispute
The appeals board granted a variance for height and setback on condition the fence is approved by the historic panel. City officials dispute the move arguing variances are limited to unique or hardship cases. The Historic District Commission regrets their misstep and may revisit the Dorsey’s Towing case at the March 13 meeting.
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Appeals Board
Bryan
Horak
Dorsey
Appeals Board and Historic Panel
E. Robert Bowlus
Board of Zoning Appeals
Bowlus
Historic District Commission
G. Bernard Callan Jr
Callan
Roberts
Young
Right to Work Debate Splits Maryland Lawmakers
Maryland lawmakers debated a right to work bill with supporters calling it freedom of choice and potential job gains, while opponents framed it as a union-busting move. Testimony highlighted job stats, union loyalty, and clashes over rhetoric as committees heard both sides. Aerosol can production noted in a separate Oct era item.
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Maryland
Thomas
Robert E. Stroble
R-Balt. Co
Stroble
Baltimore County Teachers Union
Dominic Fornaro
Maryland-D.c
Afl-Cio
Fornaro
Thomas M. Bradley
Baltimore Afl-Cio
Sidney Kramer
Montgomery
Kramer
Bradley
Inflation fears push markets down in Thursday trading
The Dow Jones industrials tumbled 18.34 to 868.52 as inflation worries rose. Analysts cite 1.6 percent jump in wholesale prices for January and OPEC price increases, with Volcker warning inflation could worsen before improving.
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Dow Jones
New York Stock Exchange
Saudi Arabia
United States
Organization of Petroleum
Federal Reserve
Paul A Volcker
Federal Reserve Board
House Banking Committee
Volcker
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Frederick, Md
Becky Brashear
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Farm Bureau
U.S
WMA
Malik
Pennsylvania
Charles I
William Penn
America
Carter Clews
National Right-to-Work Committee
Maryland State Teachers Association
Kamer
Senator Thomas
Senator Stroble
Bartlesville
Okla
Phillips Petroleum
Edward P. Thomas
Senate Economic Affairs Committee
Annapolis
Weis
Scottowell
Jefferson
Catoctin
Frederick
R&s
Vermont
Mviul I
Kingwood
Sreen
Fisher
Charles Town
Woodstove
W. VA
W. Washington St
Fisher — Timberline — Jotul
Nashua Earth Stores
Majestic
Garrison Ringwood
Riteway
H.S. Tarm
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