Planners Change Md. 75 Stand After Public Pressure
The Planning Commission voted to change its Md. 75 reconstruction plan to favor relocating the route near Monrovia and Urbana over upgrading the current alignment. Theodore Ward led residents in urging a route that aligns with the County Master Highway Plan, while opponents warned of costs and safety concerns. The decision, made unanimously with one abstention, awaits County Commissioners and state approval.
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Theodore Ward
Green Valley
Winchester
Ed McClain Road
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Carole Larsen
Larry Johnson
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Richard Grossnickle
Senate panel backs phone tap rules in Maryland
A Maryland Senate Constitutional and Public Law Committee report urges General Assembly enactment of laws regulating telephone taps and the handling of personal data by credit bureaus. The yearlong probe of the Baltimore Police Department and Commissioner Donald D. Pomerleau found unwarranted surveillance and possible violations of federal privacy and wiretap statutes, culminating in a 157 page report critical of police units.
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Donald D. Pomerleau
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Baltimore
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Inspectional Services Division
Pomerleau
ISD
Vice Squad
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Mining of Credit Bureau
Maryland opens 1976 General Assembly with ceremony over substance
Opening day in Annapolis featured pomp as lawmakers kept Mandel vetoes from 1975 intact on major bills while overturning one minor veto. About 450 bills were introduced as leadership from last year was retained. The day also marked the 192nd anniversary of the Treaty of Paris with a Bicentennial ceremony attended by distinguished guests.
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de Chambrun
Marquis de LaFayette
Wilson H. Elkins
University of Maryland
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Baltimore
United States
Washington
MPLA advances in northern Angola push rivals toward Zaire
British and Yugoslav reports say MPLA forces seized Ambriz and Ambrizete, driving FNLA toward the Zaire border. The drive, aided by Cuban troops and Soviet tanks, leaves UNITA in southern Angola as MPLA consolidates control of a wide northern zone and central highlands.
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Luanda
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Tanjug
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MPLA
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Ambrizete
London Telegraph
National Front
FNLA
Santo Antonio Do Zaire
Santo Antonio
Amorizete
Congo River
Cabinda
Telegraph
Maryland Lottery Result Summary
Baltimore AP reports Maryland state lottery winning numbers drawn Wednesday. For the $50,000 game the numbers are 857291. Millionaire finalist 20885. 14 for $1 six-digit 80100. five-digit 43625. four-digit 5146. three-digit 76. TV Bonus 09231.
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Maryland
Retirement funds in Frederick County plan details
Frederick County employees retire under the Maryland Retirement Plan with about a 3 percent payroll deduction. The county matches funds at roughly 425 to 5 percent, per Comptroller Thomas Fox, for those working 20 hours or more weekly. Deductions are mandatory but refundable if employment ends before retirement. Social Security payroll deductions occur, and early retirement can reduce benefits. Retirement ages are 60 with 25 years, mandatory at 70, with 65 contemrary. A retired department head can receive up to 300 dollars monthly. benefits depend on salary grade and years of service. Further details continue on page A-5.
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Maryland Retirement Plan
Tram
Thomas Fox
Sue Ferguson
Maryland Archives to Save 15000 Old Court Records
Maryland State Archivist plans to move 15 000 plus old court land and tax documents from a Frederick County courthouse attic to Annapolis Hall of Records for permanent storage. The project, aided by local Clerk of Court Charles Keller and a citizens committee, would inventory box and microfilm records with access to locals and library loan programs once stored.
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State Hall of Records
Maryland
Court House
Summers Iater
Hall of Records
Annapolis
Eduard Papentuse
Papentuse
Ral
Charles Keller
Frederick
King Birthday Observances Mark Public, Local Rites
County and state offices closed for Martin Luther King Day while Frederick City and federal offices stayed open. Commemorative services planned at First Missionary Baptist Church with NAACP leader Lord Nickens as speaker. Across the nation the 47th birthday of King is celebrated with vigour and protests for a special prosecutor in King’s death inquiry. Political figures like Jesse Jackson press for accountability. in Atlanta an ecumenical service is set at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The New York market continued rising as Dow neared 9333 with strong volume.
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Frederick City
First Missionary Baptist Church
West All Saints Street
NAACP
Lord Nickens
King
Washington
Jesse Jackson
Edward H. Levi
FBI
Jackson
Justice Department
James Earl Ray
Memphis Tenn
Levi
White House
J Edgar Hoover
Atlanta
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Coretta
Federal panel to probe Morton appointment
A federal election panel investigates Morton appointment amid political tension. Vatican imposes sex rules sparking controversy. Lebanese war toll reaches new high as fighting escalates. Volunteer blood policy faces challenge. Weather forecast shows sunny today with highs near 40s, mid 20s to 30s at night, cloudy Friday with possible afternoon rain. Education defined as listening without losing temper or self confidence.
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