Squirrels gnawing at phone cable in Frederick area
C P Telephone faces severe service problems from lead cable chewed by squirrels in northwest Frederick. The company will replace 12 400 feet of lead with polyethylene cable costing 30 000 dollars. Swartz cites old lead lines and heavy tree coverage as the main factors as crews work to finish replacements.
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Calvin Bartgis
Charles Elworthy
Downtown Frederick Faces Decline as Shops Close
Downtown Frederick and the 300 block of North Market Street show a bleak scene with many empty storefronts and several closings in rapid succession. Merchants blame inadequate police protection and a rise in crime, while officials cite broader economic woes and note police efforts are ongoing.
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Maryland General Assembly Opens 1975 Session With Turnover
At Annapolis 47 Maryland State Senators and 14 House Delegates began the 90 day session after November wins. Swearing in preceded rule setting as Stony Hoyer was elected Senate President and committee restructurings sparked by potential splits in Finance and Judicial Proceedings faced caution. House and Senate leaders prepare assignments, while Governor’s State of the State and budget talk loom with a projected 50 million one shot windfall and a 7 percent state employee pay raise amid calls to curb spending and avoid new programs.
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William James
Harford
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Washington Frederick
Charles H. Smelser
Carroll Frederick
Del . Clifton Virts
House
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Julien P Delphey
City traffic study delayed again for months
Mayor Ronald N. Young announced the traffic study TROPICS will be delayed by three or four months as the project awaits federal approval. The $50,000 state and federally funded review targets signalling, lighting, and traffic flow upgrades to meet standards, with 85 to 100 percent of costs covered by federal and state sources. Administrative Assistant Allen G. Merchant said the city also received a $132,093 Revenue Sharing check for the second quarter.
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state Department of Transportation
Young
Philadelphia
Allen G. Merchant
Go-ahead Sought for 911 Emergency System
Mid Maryland EMS Advisory Council asks Frederick and Washington Counties to initiate a 911 system rollout. A central Hagerstown/Frederick setup would route up to 29 lines via eight new dispatchers. direct county links and faster access are cited as benefits. The project estimates 55 weeks to install with cross-county tie considerations and ongoing county EMS improvements.
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Washington Counties
Frederick County
Hagerstown
Washington County
Joseph A. Spurrier
C&P Telephone Company
Spurrier
Dargan
Brunswick fire company
Charles Garrett
Prince Georges County
Garrett
Chrysler offers rebate to spur car sales
A3 report notes Chrysler offers rebates to boost sales while other automakers pursue incentives. Navy task force sails toward the Indian Ocean as global operations continue. The Justice Department accuses gas station operators of overcharging. Ford seen favoring a gas tax hike. The forecast calls for mild weather with rain later today and Thursday, highs near 50s and 50s with morning rain clearing.
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County courthouse project faces long delay despite board unanimity
Frederick officials discuss a proposed county state courthouse on West Patrick Street with no architectural plans yet. Key hurdles include acquiring the Lloyd Rice property and resolving state entry as renter or buyer while four commissioners push to move toward construction within terms.
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Patrick Stree
Lloyd Rice
Patrick-Court Street
John Hanson
Patrick Street
Board of County Commissioners
West Patrick Street
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