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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
16
County engineers discuss plans for snow removal and report requests if plans are not adopted. Rankles notes intent to secure more cinders for psychological effect on drivers and remarks the recent snow and ice emergency was among the worst ever faced by the county.
County Commissioners order a two month study by a five member committee on employe relations and a merit and pension plan for the Roads Department. The panel will review employee desires costs qualifications pay scales grievances and legal authority while also examining statewide snow removal plans and future coordination with the State Roads Commission.
A blast at Leidy Chemical Corp in Baltimore killed Richard Mason and injuring four co workers. Mason, 30, was found in a storage tank where he had been using sand blasting equipment. William Bauer, 31, of Ferndale, welds above Mason when a spark ignited vapors. Four others suffered minor head injuries and were treated at area hospitals.
Frederick County commissioners approved a plan to spend up to 10 000 for a Civil War Centennial observance if the State Legislature allows use of general tax funds. The measure funds the local centennial committee led by C Lease Bussard for up to 2 500 annually over four years.
Commissioners weighed storage options for county voting machines amid concerns over cold damp third floor conditions and the risk to delicate equipment. Peace urged heated dehumidified spaces and possibly a new county building to house machines, with a decision promised soon.
Four scientists from a major university depart Friday for Jamaica for a two week study of marine organisms in Caribbean waters. The team is led by Dr. William with colleagues collecting specimens and data on local ecosystems.
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