Smelser Cuts FX Rates After Sky-High Billing
State Senator Charles H. Smelser announced a dramatic retroactive rate slash for FX customers in a three-county area after sharp jumps from 25 to 245 dollars monthly. He said refunds will follow, and some charges remain high. he also urged a PSC review and possible legislative hearing to uncover the reasoning behind the rate increases.
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At&t - C&p
Charles H. Smelser
Frederick Carroll Howard
Smelser
At&t
Public Service Commission
General Assembly
At&t Communications
PSC
Oliver
USIA
American Council of Young Political Leaders
ACYPL
Industrial policy needed to save jobs and communities
John E. Jacob argues for a national industrial policy to counter plant closures and 15,000 industry jobs lost. He warns that service sector growth cannot replace manufacturing, urges retraining, cooperative labor-business-government efforts, education investments, trade coordination, and an investment arm to revive communities, with focus on minorities and the poor.
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Lester Thurow
Warnings on Lebanon Army Ignored by Reagan Officials
Washington observes that the U.S. backed Lebanese army faltered as Moslem troops defected and attacked the presidential palace. The piece cites retired Col. James Wootten and others who warned a weak army would hinder U.S. goals. ACYPL funding and USIA oversight are also scrutinized.
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Washington
U.S
Reagan
Lebanon
Army
James Wootten
Congressional Research Service
Library of Congess
Wootten
United States
Philip Habib
Middle East
Habib
Menachem Begin
Sam Lewis
Israel
Daniel Pipes
State Department
Lucette Lagnado
U.S. Treasury
Chickadee Checkoff aids Maryland nongame wildlife funds
Letters urge support for a state tax checkoff to fund nongame wildlife like songbirds and other non hunted species. Readers cite ecology and nearby states, request action from Gov. Hughes and Del. McClellan, and call for broader conservation funding and better litter cleanup policies.
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Maryland
del. M. Albert Morningstar
Harry Hughes
State Capitol
Del
James E. McClellan
House of Delegates
Annapolis
Beginning of March Brings Cold Wake in Frederick
Yesterday Items From Files of the News-Post notes a cold March arrival with temperatures 2 above in Frederick and 4 below at the airport. NRA violation complaints surface, few in writing. A delegation from state officials and Monocacy Battlefield Association reports to House Military Affairs subcommittee, seeking creation of a national military park at Monocacy Battlefield south of Frederick.
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Frederick
NRA
Frederick County
Washington
Monoracy Battlefield Association
House Military Affairs Committee
Amo B. Cammerer
National Park Service
Monocacy
March 1 1964 Lewistown Ruritan meeting notes
Lewistown Ruritan Club opened at Lewistown Elementary School with President Sterling Warner in the first verse of America. Rev Roby Eastridge gave the invocation and two guests were introduced Allen Bryant dairy agent Frederick County and Ralph Morgan former Wolfsville Ruritan pres. Walter W Kirk Jr Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce announced plans for a Jaycees sponsored benefit teenage dance for Frederick County Heart Fund at West Frederick Junior High with Da mien and the Classic Five. Maryland Fish and Game commended Point of Rocks Raritan Club for building and maintaining a Potomac River boat ramp beneath the U S 15 bridge and nearby parking. certificate presented at last meeting.
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Lewistown
Ruritan Club
Lewistown Elementary School
Sterling Warner
America
Roby Eastridge
Allen Bryant
Frederick County
Ralph Morgan
Wolfsville
Walter W Kirk JR
Frederick
Maryland State Fish and Game Commission
Point of Rocks
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Carroll
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Spencer Oliver
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United Feature Syndicate Int
Helen Webb
Burkittsville
Chesapeake Bay
Paul M. Fox
Thurmont
John &. Jacob
Justice Department
Jacob
Nancy E
Hanel Tramsville
Owens Creek Project
Weill
Franklinville Road
Roddy Creek Road
Owens Creek
Franklinville
Roddy Creek
Owen Creek
Gary Wood
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