Bus drivers seek fourth step pay raise in Frederick County
Frederick County school bus drivers push for a fourth step increment in the FY 83 salary scale, arguing they are not part-time workers due to duties like fueling repairs training and inspections. County commissioners say they can influence budget categories but not individual line items, with a tentative 9 percent overall increase under consideration and a public hearing planned in April. The BOE transportation budget totals about 4.44 million for pupil transport, with salaries and contracted driver services totaling over 2.8 million, and other costs covering fuel operations and equipment.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
John Holmes
West Frederick Junior High School
Charles C. Smith
Holmes
Smith
County Board of Education
Cess
Commissioner's
City eyes undergound wiring and post office sale
City officials press for putting wires underground in a historic district area, threaten court action if PEC resists and PSC cooperates. Mayor Young notes interest in buying the old post office building for resale rather than leasing, aims to keep it standing for tax purposes, while bids for leasing remain minimal. Budget packets go out with March proposals. local tax rate eyed near 1.53.
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Tieve
PSC
PEC
Young
Inflation figures reflect seasonal adjustments for 1981
The report notes revised seasonal adjustments to reflect changes in 1981 and acknowledges some monthly shifts. The unadjusted Consumer Price Index reached 282.5, implying $28.25 for goods costing $10 in 1967. Transportation fell 0.2 percent after December’s rise, with gasoline down 1.7 percent following prior gains. used cars rose 0.3 percent, and new car prices slipped 0.1 percent. Medical care costs rose 0.8 percent driven by hospital services up 1.8 percent and physicians’ fees up 0.8 percent. Apparel slipped 0.1 percent as women’s and shoes prices fell but men’s and boys’ clothing rose. All figures are seasonally adjusted.
Project Anier 22.2 uecasamen at the time
Project Anier 22.2 details show a temporary halt at the facility amid unclear delays. Frederick Cancer center appears in unsettled planning with tentative dates and organizational questions.
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Anier
Frederick
Anya Migit
Closing arguments Friday in Williams murder trial
In Atlanta AP report, Wayne B Williams faces closing arguments after the defense wrapped testimony in the ninth week. Williams’s mother defended him, while defense and prosecutors debated evidence. Witnesses described family fights Williams allegedly sparked, with both sides denying deadly shootings among 28 killed youths.
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Williams
Atlanta
Wayne B. Williams
Alvin Binder
Clarence Cooper
Faye Williams
Wayne
Jack Mallard
Nathaniel Cater
Jimmy Ray Payne
Cater
Payne
Ingram
Homer
Driver hits pole on Biggs Ford Road in Carroll County
Carroll County man Eugene Toms of LeGore Bridge Road Keymar struck a Potomac Edison pole on Biggs Ford Road at 9:45 p.m. totalled his 1973 Pontiac and was charged with driving while intoxicated and failing to stay in a single lane. No injuries reported as 1,663 customers regained power by 10:30 p.m.
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Carroll County
Walkersville
Eugene Harry Toms
LeGore Bridge Road
Keymar
Potomac Edison
Biggs Ford Road
Bruce Whittaker
Toms
Whittaker
Roy Goodman
FCC Budget Debate Shows 25 Percent Hike Contested
Trustees approve a 4 percent rise in tuition and fees amid forecasts of a 16 percent drop in federal revenues next year. Seymour Stern pushes a 2814 salary boost for Kussmaul now totaling 47296, with a $3000 pledge to FCC Foundation if approved. Board chair Hurd warns the increase will face scrutiny while commissioner Clagett seeks policy clarity on potential staff reductions. In March, naturalist Robert Hoffman will present insect close up slides at Hood College, followed by a March 27 bird walk at McKee Beshers Wildlife Area for the Frederick County Ornithological Society.
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Seymour B. Stern
Kussmaul
FCC Foundation
FCC
Maynard M. Hurd Jr
Galen R. Clagett
Robert K. Hoffman
Frederick County
Maryland Ornithological Society
Hudson Science Building
Hood College
McKee-Beshers
Culler Lake
Frederick
Lennon Ono record wins album of the year at Grammys
Yoko Ono accepts the album of the year award at the 24th annual Grammys sharing the honor with John Lennon. Sean Lennon joins on stage as Quincy Jones, Kim Carnes, and others win multiple awards at the Shrine Auditorium. Jones earns producer honors and Lena Horne surprise wins female pop performance while The Dude and other tracks receive recognitions.
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Los Angeles
Yoko Ono
John Lennon
Miss Ono
Sean
Quincy Jones
Kim Carnes
Bette Davis
al Jarreau
Lena Horne
Dolly Parton
the Police
Manhattan Transfer
Hill Street Blues
Mike Post
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
Shrine Auditorium
Lennon
Jack Douglas
New York
Jones
Velas
Ena Horne
Miss Horne
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Maillard
Kemp
Homer Williams
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Schumacher
Sanitas
the Garst Paint Center, Inc
East Street
National Decorating Products Association Et
Cee
THE
Tri-State Hearing Aid Center Inc
Ninth St
Monocacy Village
Frederick City Spring Works
Reichs Ford Rd
Lennon-Ono
YMCA
North Market Street
Frederick, MD
Chatham Fieldcrest
Dan River
Cannon
Bloomeratt
OC Rolcr
Cams
Beau Ideal
Acme
Chestnut ST
Hanover
W. Patrick
Paterson & South
Tth St
Motter Ave
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W. Patrick ST
Jefferson ST
7Th & Motter Ave
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