Reagan veto looms over speed limit and highway bill fight
In Frederick area coverage, Congress debates raising the speed limit from 55 to 65 on rural interstates as part of a highway construction bill. President Reagan vows to veto an $88 billion package with costly, questionable projects and funding tied to parking, access to an amusement park, and a new Savannah bridge, risking the 55 mph limit and leaving states awaiting highway money.
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Frederick
Congress
Reagan
Park
Hourrel Neiarts
Chicago
Toledo
Ohio
Georgetown University
Washington
D.C
Savannah
White House
House
Senate Public Works
House Committee
Jim Howard
D-N.j
Howard
Stewart Harris
Maryland lawmakers edge toward final days amid gun lobby clash
Roy Meachum critiques Maryland’s late session turmoil as the General Assembly battles infighting with Governor Schaefer, citing liability reform struggles over Saturday night specials and a gun lobby sway. He notes Steinberg’s shift, holds both branches accountable, and apologizes for earlier criticism of Frederick City street boss Bob Strine after a heavy snow cleanup debacle.
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General Assembly
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
Scheefer
Steinberg
Senate
Schaefer
House
House Judiciary Committee
Frederick City
Bob Strine
Bob
Strine
Pork-barrel highway bill nets billions in projects
The highway bill now before President Reagan includes 170 pork-barrel projects totaling 1.6 billion dollars over five years and 6.8 billion more to finish. Backers say the funds reward districts, while critics flag inequitable distribution and potential waste. Notable items include 90 million for Altoona to Tyrone highway, 74 million for Los Angeles intermodal projects, 50 million for Route 21 improvements, and 14 million for a Florida interchange linked to a Duluth-based business ally.
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Glen Anderson
D-Calif
Port of
Los Angeles
Rober Roe
D-N.l
Maryland Trout Stock Draws Attention to Opening Season
Ten thousand legal size trout eight inches and up were stocked in Howling Creeks Middle Creek and were to be placed in Tuscarora Creek for the opening fishing season. The fish, part of 22 000 raised in Lewistown and Garrett County for Maryland distribution, mark the preps across the region. In Frederick Theater six live Easter bunnies were to be given away by manager Charles C Clark during a matinee of Rhythm Of The Range.PAD: Note: There was also an asbestos find by Works Progress Administration workers during a Brunswick sewer project. The warning was issued by Deputy Sheriff Charles W Smith about shoplifters seen near two autos. A nine year old Thurmont boy, Walter Carbaugh, caught a 17 pound carp using his hands near Hunting Creek. Peace marchers from Philadelphia reached Washington after stops in Baltimore and Frederick, ending peacefully. Two escapees from Spring Grove Mental Hospital in Baltimore were arrested in Virginia after a 100 mph chase in Frederick County, driving a stolen 1964 red sports car.
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Howling Creeks
Middle Creek
Tuscarora Creek
Haldenes
Lewistown
Garrett County
Maryland
Frederick Theater
Charles C. Clark
Thurmont
Walter Francis Carbaugh
John J Carbaugh
Hunting Creek
Walter
Spring Grove Mental Hospital
Baltimore
Virginia
Frederick County
Brunswick
Sheriffs Department
Prince William County
Education agencies clash over school building standards
A letter disputes conflicting state rules on student teacher ratios for acceptable instruction. The State Board of Education favors about 20 to 1, while the IAC uses building space based ratios. The writer urges public input to resolve the space and funding dispute impacting many districts.
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State Board of Education Curriculum Department
Board of Public Works Interagency Commitee
IAC
State Board of Education
Public letter notes Frederick County ties and service value
Elaine Gorman urges recognition of firemen and EMS courage while arguing policemen deserve higher pay, and Damon Barnhart reports on Judith Toth being blocked from Western Maryland Delegation. The letter discusses Frederick County’s linkages to Montgomery and surrounding counties and the Metroplex influence. Roberta C. Toth signs.
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Damon Barnhart Frederick
Frederick Post
Judith C. Toth
Montgomery County
James E. “Doc” McClellan
Dfrederick
Western Maryland
Toth
Frederick County
Maryland
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Jim Oberstar
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New Brunswick
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Rohrersville
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Walkersville High School
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Walkersville
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Tim Hall Frederick
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