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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1978
Page
2
In Maryland and national scenes lawmakers race to tackle soaring electric bills driven by higher fuel costs. Debates focus on who should pay for added generation costs, with calls to limit pass through and roll back January March effects. Debate also notes a pay raise for state lawmakers amid energy crisis and broader Middle East tensions.
Readers thank News-Post and hundreds of Frederick County citizens for supporting the Heart Association Skate-A-Thon, raising over 9000 dollars with skaters sponsors prizes and wide merchant donations. Special recognition goes to Gil Adamson for rink use and emcee duties, plus prizes from Wayside Radio TV and YMCA.
The letter discusses shutting Eastalco Aluminum in Frederick County to curb energy use. It argues that layoffs would save many jobs elsewhere and questions Senator Thomas's stance. The writer links energy costs to Potomac Edison and Eastalco contracts, cites a large bill to a local dairy, and condemns local officials for energy and pollution concerns while urging investigation into energy per job.
A March 24 1928 report outlines a sudden thunderstorm turning into a wind and snow event in Frederick with a 37 degree drop. Weather later looks favorable for crops, early wheat near average, late wheat below average, per County Agent Henry R Shoemaker. March 25 1958 Monocacy River rose seven feet with snowmelt and light rain. officials see no major flood. Maryland State Police probe a cherry bomb injury. Buckeystown 4 H Club meets. Cotillion Club elects officers at the Key Hotel.
Ann Burnside profiles Frederick Community College women over 25 returning to education. FCC reports 225 returning women last fall, a quarter of fall enrollment, with a growing spring share. A program offers meetings on decision making and barriers, plus peer advisers and career guidance to foster skills, independence, and new career paths.
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