Utilities damning or thanking after Frederick storm
After a destructive tornado in the Frederick area, the piece argues that higher utility rates are needed to fund reliable electricity and telephone service. It praises PE and C&P crews for restoring power to about 5,000 customers that night and notes inflation and policy factors shaping energy costs.
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Potomac Edison Co
C&p Telephone
Frederick
Walkersville
C&p
Congress
Maryland passes credit card rate hike amid lobbying backlash
In Annapolis Governor Hughes signs a heavily lobbied bill by banks raising interest rates on credit card and consumer loans. The piece notes the bill's support by legislators and criticism of tactics used by bankers to secure passage, and mentions ongoing political debate about banking influence. The summary preserves key actors like Governor Hughes and the General Assembly, and references the broader lobbying controversy and policy outcome.
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Ae Pewrety
General Assembly Unis
Bankere
Aquapolis
Mare
Mary
H.tdu
Block grant debate splits Frederick community over funds
A Frederick city dispute centers on the use of $15 million in HUD Community Development Block Grant money for All Saints South Market and nearby neighborhoods. Mayor Ronald Young faces criticism for limiting citizen input as a coalition seeks more funding for housing and anti-poverty measures, arguing the money should not fund flood control or a linear park at the expense of substandard housing. The controversy touches land speculation, potential displacements, and the goal of uniting neighborhoods through better housing and shared public spaces.
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Frederick
Ronald Young
All Saints South Market
Carroll Creek
Ad Hot Citizens’ Group
HUD
All Saints Street
Frederick City
Sats
Federal Funde
Citzen
War on crows hawks sparks Maryland protest in 1930
In June 1930 Frederick County notes: the Maryland Conservation Department classifies crows and certain hawks as major marauders of wild ducks and young chickens. The county also lists perfect attendance at Lime Kiln School for May with 979 percent attendance and remarks on retirees and society meetings including the Six Congressional District Republican Women conference and Girls High Alumnae reunion plans.
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Game Division
Maryland Conservation Department
E le LeCompte
Bif LeCompte
Rose Copeland
Donald Ranneberger
Russell Dixon
Lester Dudrow
Roland Long
Charles Long
Edward Summers
Glen Gilliam
George Miles Leroy Ranneberger
Arthur Engle
Frances Dixon
Irene Long
Margaret Jewel
Annie Summers
Dorothy Jewel Mary Soper Hetty Engle
Elizabeth Summers
Pauline Hann
Venice
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Walter Remsberg
Charles Rhoderick
Simon Koogle
David Young
Emmett Bowlus
M J Croghan
Bessie K Stauffer
Ralph Fellows
Steiner Smith
Witliam Snyder
Helen Remsberg
Bernard Remsberg
Helen Musso
Wayne Tucker
Joseph Etter
Olverc Myers
Roscoe Ra
Pentagon budget clash mirrors pork barrelling in defense plans
A chaotic Washington scene shows Republicans and Democrats clashing over the Pentagon budget as critics accuse lawmakers of using defense money to curry favors for home states. The piece highlights pressure on budget increases despite concerns about inefficiency and faulty programs.
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Pentagon
Washington
Roger
Grumman
Charles Wilson
Sora
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