17 Jun 1975
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1975
Page
1
Frederick City considers boosting the amusements tax from five to ten percent, threatening closures for Tivoli Theatre and Holiday Cinemas if passed. Theatre managers and others plan to attend a public hearing with petitions against the measure, voicing economic survival concerns amid rising costs.
Local theater owners warn a proposed 10 percent amusement tax hike could raise Tivoli admissions by at least 25 cents and threaten profitability. Terry Strausser of Frederick County Square theaters argues higher costs reduce options for moviegoers and stress the value of affordable entertainment during tough economic times.
The Board of Aldermen rebuffed critics of the South Market Street underground wiring project and affirmed it will proceed on schedule despite a $33 per consumer PSC assessment and a citywide bond funds dispute. Alderman Brady said the contract with Potomac Edison and C P Telephone compels progress and that further litigation could arise if the city halts the plan. He tied the wiring project to broader revitalization efforts including a parking deck, Linear Park, courthouse complex, and housing initiatives.
Mayor Ronald N. Young declined a formal public hearing on the underground wiring project despite a petition from former alderman Robert E. Dailey. Dailey urged placing the issue on the next aldermen meeting agenda to let the public speak.
The Maryland Public Service Commission denied Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Maryland's request for a 22 percent rise in basic monthly rates for residence and business customers. It also declined the 10 to 20 cent payphone local call hike, keeping pay phone local calls at one dime. The PSC allowed a five cent monthly increase for residential extension service to 1.30 dollars and a 20 cent rise for business extension service, plus small increases for message units and equipment like PBX and CENTREX. The decision projects over twelve million dollars in new annual revenue from these changes, while overall plan sought to boost revenue by about sixty-three million annually to counter inflation.
President Ford told Republican leaders he will submit a very tough crime control bill with mandatory prison terms for federal offenses. Senate GOP Leader Hugh Scott said the rules target violent crimes and repeat offenders with skyjacking and drug dealing in the mandatory category. White House officials expect Ford to release his recommendations later this week.
The SEC investigates the 25 largest defense contractors for possible improper payments at home and abroad. Sen. Proxmire asked for a detailed records review to uncover unusual payments or slush funds in the last five years. Northrop’s $450,000 Saudi bribery matter is cited among overseas cases.
Frederick County patriots formed two rifle companies in June 1775 to march to Boston and aid General Washington after the Battle of Bunker Hill. Captain Cresap and Captain Price led officers and men, leaving Frederick on July 18 and arriving August 9 after a 550 mile journey in 22 days.
News brief notes Turkey pressing for talks on American bases with potential impact on U S military posture abroad. Stocks react to political developments as markets price in uncertainty. Weather today brings sunny skies and highs around 85 with warmer conditions into midweek.
Frederick County commissioners adopt a 31,877,305 operating and capital plan for fiscal 1976 with 4,583,739 for a 10,700,297 capital budget funded by state and federal sources. The vote was unanimous despite questions about revenue estimates and local taxes. The budget allocates 15,898,596 to education and includes projects for county buildings roads and the Frederick Community College along with a pending plan for a new nursing home board. New health planning department and Metropolitan Commission matters face further review.
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