PSC hearing on Potomac Edison fuel charges draws Western Maryland protest
Residents from Hagerstown, Poolesville, Damascus and surrounding counties voiced anger at high electric bills during a public PSC hearing on Potomac Edison fuel rate adjustments. Congressman Goode E Byron highlighted winter hardships amid possible federal overcharges. Group representatives urged considering ongoing federal probes in evaluating fuel costs passed to customers.
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PSC
Potomac Edison
Ite
Maryland
Hagerstows
Damascus
Organization For Consumer Justice
Ashton urges Frederick to drop downtown truck routes idea
Major Richard J. Ashton urges abandoning plans for downtown truck routes in Frederick after a city survey. He cites few downtown trucks and will present to the planning commission. The proposed route covers South Patrick Market Bentz East Fourth and Seventh streets with deliveries allowed on other streets.
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Ashton
Frederick
Richard J. Ashton
City Planning Commission
Major Ashton
Samuel K. Jones
Market
Patrick
South
Bentz
The
Frederick Police
East Patrick Street
County to hold hearing on U S 15 access changes
Frederick County planners move to close or realign nine roads intersecting U S 15 to reduce hazards from frequent highway access. The proposal targets Spahrs Quarry Road, Catoctin Hollow Road east of U S 15, and Franklinville Road among others, with alternate routes via Heasons Bridge Road and Angleberger Road.
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M.A Malik
Frederick County
Lawrence W. Johnson
U.S. 15
Spahrs Quarry
Heasons Bridge
Angleberger Road
Catoctin Hollow
Franklinville Road
Berkowitz gets 25 year to life for Moskowitz murder
In Brooklyn court, David Berkowitz receives 25 years to life for Stacy Moskowitz's murder with another 25 years for wounding Robert Violante. The sentence reflects a July 1 1977 killing and the long-standing Son of Sam case that terrorized New York.
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New York
Sam
David Berkowitz
Stacy Moskowitz
Daniel Carrique
Moskowitte
Berkowitz
Joseph Corso
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Corso
Berkowitt
Miss Moskowitz
Robert Violante
Bethlehem Steel hikes prices in 1978 to 33 percent rise
Bethlehem Steel Corp announced a 33 percent boost in steel mill product prices effective July 1 1978, the nation’s second largest producer saying it hopes this will be its last rise this year. It cited cooperation with the Carter administration to curb inflation and pledged no further increases unless unforeseen circumstances arise or inflation worsens beyond control.
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Brialeheam
Fa.aAry
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Bethlehem
Earthquake rocks Japan killing ten in Miyagi Prefecture
An undersea quake off Japan’s Pacific coast struck Miyagi Prefecture near Sendai, killing ten including two crushed by a building collapse. It damaged seven houses, sparked fires, cut roads, and triggered landslides. A tidal wave warning was issued and later lifted as trains and planes faced disruptions.
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Praha Rete
Japan
Pacific
Miyagi Prefecture
Tokyo
Sendai
Miyagi
Central Meteorological Agency
the Meteorological Agency
Pacific Ocean
Ohimato
Mito
Yokohama
Seismological Institute
Uppsala
Sweden
Haneda
Mrs. Riley Files Candidacy for Dem State Central Committee
Doris Dee Riley announces candidacy for the Democratic State Central Committee of Frederick County. She pledges active service, new ideas, and strong coordination with the Governor to address Western Maryland needs. Riley cites past political exposure including a stint as secretary to the superintendent of the U.S. Senate Press Gallery.
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Doris “Dee Dee” Riley
Democratic State Central Committee
Frederick County
Riley
Democratic Party
Maryland
U.S. Senate
Frederick County fund raisers mark new political era
Frederick politics shift as fund raising becomes common in the county with events like Romal Young hosting supporters in 1977 and aiding state figures. The piece notes isolated past fund raising, the growing role of campaigns, and ties between Gov. Mandel and local legislators.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Romal N. Young
Wemee
Betis
Smith
Geurrs Assembly
Showers Predicted Tonight For Frederick Area
Weather forecast for Frederick reports thunderstorms starting this afternoon and continuing through Tuesday night. Temperatures mid 80s to around 57 degrees with high humidity today and tomorrow. An improving, drier air mass is expected Tuesday into the week, with sunny conditions returning by Thursday.
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Taceday
Becky Betaperateres Spicer Thigpes
Frederick
Sts
Armadillos run for their lives in Texas Ad
In Texas a quirky report notes armadillos fleeing danger amid unsettled weather. The item blends odd phrasing with references to door to door energy, urging caution as showers and possible storms roll in. The piece ends with a nod to Sir William Blackstone in a collage of unrelated snippets.
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Texas
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Hagerstown
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Bethelehem Steel
Bheer
Dem Central Committee
Deris Ritey
AL Weinberg
Sted
Marvin Mandel
Lee
Jefferson
Mings- le Gee
Charlie Smith
Inside the News
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William Blackstone
Bridge
Purxie
Ada Seeeneee
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