Eddie Thomas remembered as quiet force in Maryland politics
Edward P. Thomas, longtime Frederick County state senator and Republican leader, died at 54 after a lengthy cancer battle. Known for actions over rhetoric, he guided the party through divisions and supported Baltimore while staying devoted to public service and people. He inspired colleagues who called him Mr. Republican and friends who knew him as Eddie. The Baltimore Sun
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Chestnut recovery effort and sale at Stronghold program
The Stronghold American Chestnut Program promotes restoration of the American Chestnut, offering seed and seedling sales to members. Public memberships cost 10 dollars, associate memberships 100 dollars, with seeds priced eight for 2 dollars. No seedlings are available this year. tours and information are available via Stronghold P O Box 55 Dickinson Md 20842.
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Reagan cuts funds to oil financial data system
Jack Anderson reports Washington that the Reagan administration has effectively overruled a Supreme Court ruling by halting funding for the Energy Information Administration office that collects oil company financial data. A House committee memo warns the move silences the Financial Reporting System, hindering Congress from forming an informed energy policy.
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School snow closings prompt reader questions on policy
A letter from Mary Ann Patman of Frederick questions school snow closing policies. She argues roads and building access were not cleared promptly and decries open schools for absent students, stressing safety and productive instruction. She criticizes misrepresented Eastalco landfill discussions and highlights toxic chemical concerns.
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Reaganites Slick Tactic Helps Big Oil, FR S Faces Funding Gap
The article explains how the Financial Reporting System reveals oil industry tax structures and spending, including mergers and acquisitions, while critics warn that halting or underfunding the FRS would hinder Congress and the public from analyzing energy trends and preventing anti competitive practices. It notes objections from committee staff and a disputed Pentagon related matter about FBI funding and legal opinions, plus an inventory issue at the U S Fish and Wildlife Service with multimillion dollar value of items from endangered species
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Exotic trinkets seized in wildlife auctions prompt caution
Wildlife agency warehouses hold confiscated items from years past, mostly unsuitable for museums. Fish and Wildlife sold 250000 worth of exotic nonendangered trinkets including an armadillo guitar, python shoes, and three elephant hide beer mugs seized for lack of proper documents. Officials fear a sale of endangered species products could promote illicit attitudes.
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Inauguration Echoes Across Frederick and Rail City
Frederick residents marked Franklin Roosevelt's inauguration with flags along historic streets. Traffic swelled as motorists passed through Fradarisk en route to Washington. At City Hall a zoning board approved Earl Shoemaker's plan for a repair shop on South Bentz Street. Hotels reported brisk demand as visitors spent the night. Rail workers were recalled to service to handle extra trains for the event.
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Washington Gas and Frederick Gas swap voting stock
Twenty years ago Washington Gas Light and Frederick Gas Co announced a stock exchange on a one for one basis per Frederick stockholders. Delegate Goodloe Byron will seek a 5 million state bond fund to aid water and sewer projects without increasing property taxes. Weather and river updates note thawed snow and rising Potomac and Monocacy with roads open and traffic unaffected near Israel Creek.
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New Jersey Supreme Court backs fair housing aims in zoning ruling
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued a sweeping ruling to curb exclusionary zoning that blocks poor and black residents, urging towns to create low cost housing areas, offer builder incentives, and broaden regional housing opportunities. The decision marks a shift toward active desegregation, with implications beyond New Jersey.
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