July Fourth Fireworks Spectaculars Across Maryland
Maryland fire laws ban fireworks sales and use with fines up to 1000 dollars. Officials urge safe viewing from public displays as several towns announce Fourth of July fireworks including Frederick Shopping Center, Walkersville Carnival, Fort Ritchie, Damascus Carnival Grounds, Carroll County Museum, and the Greater Northeast Baltimore Association at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore with paid admission.
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HRC to push anti hate resolution over July Klan rally
The Frederick County Human Relations Council plans a renewed resolution condemning hate groups and the Ku Klux Klan rally set for July 25. A prior petition gathered 173 signatures and a similar drive could reach about 1000 before the July event.
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Bar hours extended to 1 am at Harrigan's Sheraton
Barkeeps say 1 a.m. is a good cutoff as some patrons still socialize after. Harrigan's at the Sheraton Frederick has begun adjusting its entertainment setup to accommodate the extra hour.
Social Security checks rise for July amid inflation
The July check boost affects 36 million Social Security recipients and 4 million SSI beneficiaries. The increases total 11.2 percent, funded by trust funds and the Treasury, with payments advanced a day for the holiday. Debate continues over cost of living adjustments amid rising prices and changing alcohol laws affecting local businesses.
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Decline voters rise as GOP lags in Frederick County
Despite national claims of conservatism, Frederick County sees declines grow while Republicans lose ground to Democrats in registration. In 1980, 57 percent were Democrats, 7 percent Republicans, 6 percent other. independents rose to 9 percent by 1985. Officials cite party labels as less meaningful than voting patterns, with many residents voting Republican despite Democratic registration. In another event, a 19 year old from Finksburg, Bonita Dawe Grimes, died after a Thursday head on collision. 20 year old Brian D. Janeckis of Westminster and 18 year old Pamela T. Shapiro of Reisterstown were injured, with authorities still investigating.
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