PE's parent company predicts over $100 million profits
Allegheny Power the parent of Potomac Edison foresees more than $100 million in profits this year. The firm has seen seven rate hikes in the last decade and expects another next week as Elmer E Kaelin, PE president, laments customers' tolerance of rising electric utility rates while advocating rate relief to sustain long term rates.
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Allegheny Power
Potomac Edison
Elmer E Kaelin
Kaelin
Ganana
College Park
Public Service Commission
West Penn Power
West Penn
Pennsylvania
Electric Utilities
Lilo K. Schifter
The
PSC
Wall Street
Westheimer
Industry push to cut costs drives energy conservation efforts
The energy sector advances cost cutting with weatherization audits and free insulation tests for 4,000 homes in Washington County. PE reports low Maryland interest at 0.75 percent of 60,000 customers, while officials push revolutionary utility strategies amid calls for government takeover and reduced rate hikes.
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Joseph C. Dawson
U.S. Office of Public Affairs
Dawson
George W. McGowan
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co
Kaelin
Maryland
Washington County
U.S
Boer James B. Edwards
Nerees
Middle Atlantic
Virgin Islands
Arizona
Harry J. McGuirk
Baltimore City
McGuirk
Public Utility Commission
Loralyn Fashions Wins Sears Quality Award
Loralyn Fashions Inc. received Sears Merchandise Group Partners in Progress award as one of 75 national suppliers. Calvin E Savier accepted the trophy in Chicago. Loralyn has supplied Sears for over 20 years with Claire Frock Co. producing the line in Thurmont.
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Calvin E. Saylor
Lett
Loralys Fashions
Claire Frock Co
Thurmont
Sears
Dave Johnson
Center
Seara
Francis Scott Key Mall
Rudy Heisenberg
Loralyn Fashions
Ed Waters Jr
Loralyn Fashions Incc
Sears Merchandise Group
Abiatics
Chicago
Claire Frock
Maryland OSHA launches campaign on electrical safety dangers
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health announces a statewide campaign to alert workers and employers to electricity hazards. In 16 months 16 workers were electrocuted at Maryland worksites. The effort, titled Plugging for Electrical Safety, offers free materials and on site consultations to prevent electrocution risks from cranes, ladders, and improper grounding. Betty Galvin leads information and ordering for MOSH with contact details provided.
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Maryland Occupational Safety and Health
Harvey A Epstein
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Maryland
Epstein
Occupational Safety and Health
MOSH
Reminder on Maryland minor labor law and work permits
Harvey A. Epstein warns youths 14 to 17 need verified work permits. Maryland law limits hours for 14 and 15 year olds to eight per day and 40 per week, prohibits work before 7 am or after 9 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and requires a 30 minute break after five hours. Sixteen and 17 year olds may work up to 12 hours a day when school is not in session. Federal law applies when it offers greater protection. For permits or details contact the Maryland Department of Labor and Industry at 202 E Baltimore St, Baltimore MD, or call 656-4314 or toll free 1-900-492-7521.
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Harvey A. Epstein
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Maryland
Epstein
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Western Md factory outlets ride booming discount wave
Western Maryland and nearby regions showcase a growing factory outlet scene with 27 stores mainly offering apparel and shoes. Discounts run 20 to 70 percent attracting travelers from Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, while merchants debate price pressure and brand advertising rules amid rapid outlet growth.
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Maryland
C. William Ress
Ress
Columbus
Ohio
Panhandle
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Earlene Guyod
Waynsboro
Waynesboro
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Frederick
Loralyn
Ple
Sayler
OSHA
Betty Galvin
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Baltimore
Dow Jones Industrials
ST Corp Ac
Ciorox
Comsat
Exxon
Fairchild Ind
IBM
Tin Kmart Ib
Litton
Marriott Corp Iw
MD Natl Cp
Mercantile Bokshi
Mobil
Phil
Penney
Texaco
Warner
Western Md
Associated Press
Connie Sheaffer
Greater
Fairchild
Fairchild Industries Inc
Germantown
London
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Baker
Waynesboro Clothing
Carole Bitner
Radio Shack Computer Center
Ing
Gamne
Radio Shack
Computer Center
Dreon
Tardy Corporation
Rome
Shoppers World
Fit
Frederick Frederick
Bias
Hagerstown
Walkersville
David C. Parkinson
DDS
North Main St. Mount Airy
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