PSC under fire over Potomac Edison rate hike hearing
At a public hearing in Hagerstown the Maryland Public Service Commission heard sharp criticism of Potomac Edision proposed 22 percent rate increase. Critics questioned PSC duties and the regulator’s handling of fuel adjustments and rate of return while residents demanded more PSC transparency and oversight.
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Wilson B. Stringer
PSC
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Hagerstown
Maryland PSC changes venue for Potomac Edison rate hearing
The Maryland Public Service Commission announced the public hearing on Potomac Edison’s 22 percent rate increase will move from Winchester Hall to Frederick High School. The 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 session remains, before PSC examiner Wilson B. Stringer. Registrants must check in 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the hearing room.
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Winchester Hall
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Wilson B. Stringer
Mt Airy Drug Raid Seizes Warranted Search at North Warfield Drive
State police from Frederick and Carroll counties executed a search on a Mt. Airy residence this morning with warrants. Official results were not released, but reports indicated possible arrests and substances were not disclosed. Three state police cars and a crime van were observed at the scene. In another incident, Horace Wilson of Ayden, NC turned in a wallet found at a Union 76 truck stop that contained $136. the wallet belonged to Irvin Morris of Loveland, Ohio. Police are notifying Morris via his employer.
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Too Friendly Cop Fired in Capitola Case
Henry Murren, 36, says he was fired from Capitola's 12 member police force for being too nice. City Manager Max Kludt cited his lack of arrests and friendly approach, noting such behavior suited a past era but not modern policing. Murren helped locals, refused harsh tickets, and received hundreds of letters praising him before the Oct announcement of his dismissal.
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Max Kludt
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yesteryear
Freezing Temperatures Grip County Schools and Roads
Arctic air blanks the area with subzero readings while Frederick County schools reopen after a snowfall that closed them Monday. Slippery roads slow buses and traffic as police report few serious crashes and utility lines run with light load.
Inflation hits record peacetime high in 1974
The United States posted a 12.2 percent inflation rate for 1974, the highest since 1946 and the worst peacetime rise since 1913. December prices rose seven tenths of a percent, with food costs driving most gains while energy prices also climbed.
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Labor Department
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Democrats say they can do better than Ford on economic plan
Congressional Democrats led by Speaker Carl Albert argue they can direct tax relief to those in need, curb the energy crisis, and help the poor with inflation. They criticize Ford's 12 percent 1974 tax rebate and oil tariff proposals, urging middle and lower income tax cuts and possible rationing or controls.
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Massachusetts
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Maine
New England
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New York
Javits
Ford to hold press conference drops innovation
Washington AP Ford will answer questions in order, without a prepared statement. The session starts at 2 p.m. EST and marks Ford’s first news conference in six weeks with domestic questions first and foreign questions second.
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Ford
Ron Nelsen
Nessen
CIA to Disclose Budget and FBI Probes Lawmakers
The report notes CIA budget disclosure and ongoing FBI investigations into congressmen. Also mentioned are a failed Firecracker loan and a State push for federal home mortgage funds. Weather outlook: sunny today with highs in the 30s.
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CIA
FBI
Stocks Rise as Money Ease Sparks Broad Market Advance
Signs of easier money and cooling inflation boosted stocks in New York trading. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 4.85 to 652.30 at 10:30 a.m. while gainers outpaced losers nearly three to one on the NYSE in moderately active early trading.
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