Snow leaves flood halt as ice coats early travel
An icy mix and snow slowed morning travel after two days of heavy rain swelled rivers. Frederick City logged 8 inches of rain Tuesday, with Unionville at 1.22 and Emmitsburg at 1.50 inches. Two day total in Frederick surpassed 2.25 inches. Closed county roads included Retreat Road off Biggs Ford, Pleasant View Road, and Md. 80 near Buckeye Stown. Hazardous driving reported on Gas House Pike, Waterstreet, Crum, Stauffer and Daysville roads. many others passable but marked by high water. Temperatures fell to 25 degrees Tuesday night as light snow began, triggering the snow emergency plan at midnight.
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Retreat Road
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Pleasant View’ Road
MD. 80
Buckey Stown
Gas House Pike
Waterstreet Road
Crum Road
Stauffer and
Daysville Road
No major accidents as Frederick County endures dangerous travel
During a period of high water ice and snow Frederick County roads were largely free of major traffic incidents. State and city police logged several minor property damage accidents with no injuries. City police noted three hit and run cases and cautioned motorists about ongoing hazards.
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Local Maryland HRC faces possible shutdown under SB 288
Frederick's Local Human Relations Council warned Tuesday night that Senate Bill 288 could end its operations by radically changing complaint procedures and time limits. The bill would bar third party and class action complaints and shift emphasis to complainants, threatening the council's ability to investigate and adjudicate discrimination cases. The state HRC spokesman cited staff shortages and reduced attention from the Community Services Agency as aggravating factors.
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Ceasefire Sought in Algerian Moroccan War
A ceasefire effort emerged amid ongoing Algerian Moroccan conflict as talks focus on halting hostilities. The disruption includes potential airport security impacts and flight delays as authorities assess risk and enforce controls.
Weather outlook with snow chance and cold lows
Partly cloudy today with highs in the upper to mid thirties to forty five. Tonight will be cold as clouds increase with lows near twenty. Thursday turns cloudy with a chance of snow in the afternoon or evening and highs in the upper thirties to low forties. Words of wisdom quote by John Lubbock 1903 1865.
HRC Opposes Bill Limiting Discrimination Complaints
Maryland Human Relations Commission chairman Jacob J. Edelman said a Legislative Council bill would make it almost impossible for the agency to aid discrimination victims. He noted time limits would allow defense lawyers to delay hearings, tying the commission’s hands and undermining victims’ rights. The commission unanimously opposes the bill and seeks defeat.
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Economy shows modest December growth in leading index
The Commerce Department said its index of leading economic indicators rose four tenths of a percent in December signaling continued but moderate growth. November's reading was revised to no change. Deposits at thrift institutions rose, lowering borrowing costs, while productivity fell and the trade balance posted a yearly record surplus amid rising December imports.
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Commerce Department
Commerce
U.S
Ford expected to lose vote on spending veto
President Ford faces a likely Senate override of his veto on a 45 billion dollar health welfare and job programs appropriations bill. The House already approved the veto override 310 to 113, with 261 Democrats and 49 Republicans voting yes. The bill hikes include 496 million for medical research and 112 million for maternal and child health and rehab programs, while exceeding Ford’s budget request.
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House
Edward W. Brooke
Mass
GOP
Appropriations
Labor Department and Health, Education and Welfare
County votes to bail out public assistance program
County Commissioners approved a $16,000 boost for the General Public Assistance for Employables program after the department reported its working fund is tapped for $3,000 in benefits and needs $13,000 more to finish the fiscal year. State matching funds purchase a $25,000 price tag, with the total budget rising to $50,000.
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Deborah Deasy
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Social Services
Geneva Barthel
Thomas Fox
Fox
Department of Social Services
Sterling Bollinger
Barthel
GPEA
Congress halts Angolan aid amid fierce partisan vote
Washington AP Congress voted 323 to 99 to end U S aid to Angolan rebels seen as pro Western forces. Kissinger avoided calling it a defeat and promised a detailed statement before a Senate panel. Ford urged resolve while Albert derided the move as a symbolic gesture under pressure from Soviet backed forces.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Senate
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Albert
Municipal League seeks shift in division of tax revenues
The Maryland Municipal League urges a mandatory reallocation of cigarette alcohol and highway tax revenues to municipalities where generated. It cites Frederick City receiving $181 036 from highways and $377 476 cigarette tax and argues most gas stations are within towns and should boost municipal shares. The group seeks autonomy and an automatic law rather than an enabling one. Meanwhile New York stocks fell as profit taking followed a prior rally, with the Dow Jones down about 6.14 points in late trading.
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Frederick County
Imoomstance
Frederck City
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Motor
Cas
Frederick City
League
County League
Ronald Young
New York
Housing Authority Considers End to Secluded Office Practice
Frederick Housing Authority weighs ending locked office policy after a closed session with NAACP leaders HUD officials and tenants. Board reviews in person rent payments and alternative security measures following last year's office robbery. NAACP leaders express disappointment at lack of clear results.
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Lexal
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NAACP
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Housing Authority
Mary J. Myers
Lord D. Nickens
Leaven Gordon
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