Electric cutbacks planned as usage sets record
More than a million electric utility customers in five states face emergency power cutbacks if a national coal strike isn t settled soon. Potomac Edison warns that 95 percent of its power comes from coal and that demand exceeds expectations as negotiations stall. The Allegheny Power System faces plant losses and a 3 percent voltage reduction while securing imports from PJM. Major users may curb output, with a 30 percent cutback for Eastalco if coal stock drops low.
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John M. McCardell
W. Carlisle Fisher
Frederick Potomac Edison
Allegheny System
Allegheny Power System
Eastalco
McCardell
Courthouse project in limbo over flood protection plan
A GSA official warned the Frederick courthouse project will not receive state approval until the city provides a clear plan and timeline for implementing flood control measures on the West Patrick Street site. Mayor Ronald N. Young and county officials voiced concern as the advisory panel approved a design but noted funding depends on the flood project.
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Frederick City
Jonathan Moxley
News- Post
Patrick Street
Moxley
Frederick
Ronald N. Young
Young
GSA
Department of State Planning
Young sees games on tax bills and courthouse plan
Mayor Ronald N. Young warned that state legislators may use tax bills as political maneuvers in the election year. He criticized Gov. Blair Lee III’s assessment proposal as incomplete and questioned the financial impact of a $5,000 property exemption, noting possible losses up to $15 million. He tied tax bills to the city flood plan before courthouse construction.
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Ronald N. Young
General Assembly
Young
Blair Lee III
Lee
Bitter cold eases but future snow chance remains
The bitter Arctic chill eased today though forecasters warn of more cold and a snowfall chance by Friday or Saturday. Frederick state police report a morning low of 11 degrees, with 7 degrees yesterday. Winds diminish, but strong gusts may return tonight as sunshine returns and a high climbs above freezing. Weekend temps stay in the 30s by day and dip to the teens at night for about 10 days per the National Weather Service.
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Frederick
National Weather Service
Pec Inside The News Ade Census Cost Per Person
The 1980 census is set to cost four dollars per person as Pec Inside reports. Sunny and cold today with highs in the mid to upper 20s, clear and cold tonight with teens for lows. Thursday will be fair but cold with highs near 30 and minimal precipitation chances. Winds NW 15 to 25 mph today, easing tonight. Weather outlook notes persistent chilly conditions.
Jobless rate dips to three year low in December
The U S unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent in December, the lowest in over three years, with 480000 fewer jobless, leaving 6.3 million unemployed. Employment rose by 410000 to 92.6 million as 1977 closed with improved labor market prospects.
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WASHINGTON
Carter
Frederick woman slain in Florida identified as Odette Reeder
The body of 23 year old Odette K. Reeder of Largo, formerly of Frederick, was found in dense undergrowth near Tampa. Pinellas County sheriff's officials confirmed the identification by dental records, clothing, and jewelry. The slaying marks the tenth similar homicide in the Tampa Bay area since last April, though authorities declined to link the cases at once.
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Frederick
Florida
Odette K. Reeder
Largo
Pinellas County
Tampa Bay area
Oldsmar
Miss Reeder
Jane Wood
Tracey Smith
Karen Curtis
Clearwater
Governor Thomas
Smelser Best Smith Worst in Legislative Attendance
State Senator Charles H. Smelser led Frederick and Carroll Counties with 91 percent attendance after 30 to 33 meetings, while Rep. Charles Smith of Frederick County logged 12 percent attendance with 4 of 34 meetings. The AP survey shows wide absenteeism across the General Assembly amid calls for improved records and rising pay.
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Charles H. Smelser
Frederick
Carroll Counties
Charles Smith
Frederick County
Associated Press
Smelser
Smith
General Assembly
Senate
House
Paul Crum a good man trying to do a good job
Paul L. Crum Jr. defends the current Frederick County Board of Commissioners noting its landmark achievements while condemning bickering. He says the board built infrastructure, zoning, water and sewer systems, a courthouse project and uplift programs and urges respectful open discussion despite personality clashes.
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Paul Crum
Paul L. Crum Jr
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
Crum
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