Water shortage looms in Frederick area this summer
The U S Geological Survey warns of a serious water shortage across the Middle Atlantic, citing below normal rainfall in Maryland and neighboring states. Potomac River flow is at low levels, groundwater is depressed, and forecasts predict only light precipitation.
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Frederick
Middle Atlantic
U.S. Geological Survey
Maryland
Virginia
Delaware
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Cambridge
Friendship
Potomac River
Geological Survey
Great River
Potomac
Washington
Frederick County
Small Towns Hold Key to Local Government Finance
The towns of Mount Airy and Walkersville plan to keep last year tax rates at 70 and 50 cents per $100 respectively. Mount Airy budgets $87,755 after trimming a $4,000 garbage truck item. Walkersville salaries rise with council members doubling to 500 and 200 dollars.
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Mount Airy
Walkersville
Water Department
Frederick Chapter for Epilepsy Aims $15000 EEG Gift
The Frederick County Chapter for Epilepsy plans a $15,000 fund drive to buy an electroencephalograph for Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr H Kiffin Penry explains EEGs diagnose epilepsy and other brain conditions, highlighting its novelty and hospital laboratory use.
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Frederick County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
H. Kiffin Penry
National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
Bethesda
Catoctin Day Camp Opens At Thurmont Sportsmen’s Club
The Catoctin Recreation Committee, the Community Action Committee and the YMCA sponsor a summer day camp at Thurmont Sportsmen’s Club from June 24 to July 22. Fees are low at 10 dollars per 10 day period with discounts for multiple children and scholarships available to families unable to afford the minimum. Activities include fishing swimming handicrafts and nature study.
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Catoctin
Thurmont Sportsmen's Club
Catoctin Recreation Committee
Community Action Committee
YMCA
Housing Authority Answers Letter on Tenants and Rent
Frederick Housing Authority defends rent rules and income limits for public housing. It explains rent scales from 41 to 105 dollars based on family size and income, notes heat and water included, and outlines annual reexaminations and eviction protections. It cites eligibility caps and stresses effort to improve public housing while refraining from controversy.
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City Housing Authority
Sheriff's Department
Umit
Frederick
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Newselyst Pilew
The current board of aldermen held a final special session with all members present. They passed a resolution for Frederick to retain its own power plant. A large number of fines were issued in Frederick County for minor offenses totaling $94 across fifty offenses. Mayor elect Sehley and the new board will take oaths and organize the administration, appointing new city officials. An automobile driven by Mr Crist collided with the Montevue trolley at Fifth and Bentz streets, shoving the car 15 to 20 feet with no injuries.
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Frederick County
Office of Economic Opportunity
Hugh Nolan
Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Community Action Committee
Brunswick
Urbana
South Frederick
East Frederick
Elm Street
New Market
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Carroll Manor
Liberty
Sabillasville
Lewistown
Health Department
Lre
Board OF Aldermen
Savor Lewis H. Fraley
Gilmek Sehley
Sehley
Crist
Bentz Street
Fifth and
Bentz Streets
Twenty Years Ago News-Fast Files Highlight Local Growth
Be CHIZEN INTEREST IN PLAY GROUNDS 45 providing Increased facilities for Frederick children. Playground equipment donated by local civic and professional groups. Watnutts Acres project completed after June 1948 start. Black bear sighted in Virginia wandering through Frederick County with police on lookout. One diphtheria case in Frederick City prompted rapid immunization of 40 contacts.
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Frederick
Robert J., Smith
Hecreation Commission
Watnutts Acres
Cty
Mondin Dn
Virginia
Drederick County
Kemptown
Ridgeville
Fredertele City
Nuclear stockpile debate frames NATO to deter Warsaw pact
Washington broadcast notes NATO members pressed for guidance on using tactical nuclear weapons in Europe while Canada ponders pulling forces. U S officials prefer conventional defense, wary of a general nuclear escalation. Critics urge disarmament and international inspection to ensure lasting peace.
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Washington
London
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Europe
Soviet Union
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Moscow
West Germany
NATO
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Caanada
Itawa
Watt Hives Stand On
Watt Hives face a stand in a local match as the team seeks a win. The event centers on key players from Watt Hives and opposition in a tense league contest at a regional venue.
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Berry's
San Clemente Beach
Secret Service
Paul A. Haley
Housing Authority
William 0. Lee, JR
the Housing Authority of the
City of Frederick
PTA
Mitchell J. Small
West Third Street
Dennis
Dionysius
Norman Hinson
Red Cross
Michael Jacobi
By David Lawrence
Congress
Carter Porter
EL Paso
Tez
Bernard G. Segal
American Bar Association
Agnew
Pat Brown
California
Nixon
Edmund
Pat) Proton
Kev
James A. Pike
Episcopal
Earth
M Flaunt
Tama
Watt Hives
Stan
Raneeg
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