Carter Cheered in England on First Overseas Visit
President Jimmy Carter toured northeast England on his first overseas trip, greeted by cheering crowds and flags as he visited Sunderland and Old Hall in Newcastle area. He planted a ceremonial tree, met workers at Corning Glass, and received a blown glass sculpture. Midday he headed to London for weekend economic talks with allied leaders after brief stopovers in London and Newcastle.
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Jimmy Carter
England
George Washington
Carter
Geordie
London
United States
June Thompson
Norman Davidson
U.S
Corning
Air Force One
Newcastle
Atlanta
J. C
Callaghan
Washington Town
Canada
Japan
West Germany
France
Italy
European Common Market
Hugh White
George I
George
Georgia
Tan McAfee
Washington Old Hall
Washington
Jobless rate dips to 7 percent in April
Washington AP reports the United States unemployment rate fell from 7.3 to 7 percent in April, the lowest in 29 months, as 548000 more Americans found jobs. Labor officials cite a strong economy recovery after winter disruptions and note 6.7 million unemployed, with inflation showing further pressure as wholesale prices rise 1.1 percent.
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Washington
Labor Department
New York
Square Corner to get bricks
Workers will begin laying paving bricks in the Square Corner intersection of Patrick and Market streets starting Monday. Traffic will be detoured around the adjacent asphalt work on South Market Street, with single-lane controls and four quarters for the brace. The project aims to finish brickwork by month end and asphalt paving between Clarke Place and South Street by next week.
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South Market
Clarke Place
South Street
Carl Raith
State Highway Administration
South Market Street
Raith
Patrick
Market Streets
R.F. Kline Construction Company
County asks to staff five more jail positions
County jail administrator David M. Dozzen urged the county to fund five additional positions at the jail, arguing three already exist under the CETA program and need legitimization. He seeks two new correctional officers, saying a recent escape highlighted inadequate supervision due to staff shortages, while Commissioner Sterling E. Bollinger remained skeptical of the request.
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David M. Dozzen
Doxten
Doxzen
Sterling E. Bollinger
Jail staffing debate sparks concerns over CETA positions
County Comptroller Thomas M. Fox says requests for five new Doxton positions including director of security and accounting officer are a regular budget feature. He notes the annual claim that July deadlines force new hires, while officials already increased jail staff this year.
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CETA
Public Service
Thomas M. Fox
Fox
Doxton
James L. Bryan
Lightning kills pony on Gilmore Flautt farm near New Market
Thunderstorms swept through the county on Thursday killing a young girl's pony named Marigold on the Gilmore Flautt farm near New Market. Two people in a pickup witnessed the strike as a yearling and the pony fell, with Marigold dying at the scene while the other pony limped but survived.
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Marigold
Tricia Stachan
Jimmy Weller
Colby Flautt
Gilmore Flautt
New Market
City officials urged to lower taxes on theaters, raise police salaries
City leaders discussed budget shape on Thursday night aiming to end the mandatory 70 year retirement rule for city workers and study taxi rate increases. Community groups pressed for a permanent director for the Community Center and more funds for the C Burr Arts Library. Dan H Weinberg urged lowering the amusements tax on theaters to 5 percent to boost competitiveness with Key Mall venues and television.
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ED Waters JR
Wiiter
Transportation Committee
Lord Nickens
NAACP
B&o
Frederick
Burr Arts Library
Dan H. Weinberg
Weinberg
Francis Scott Key
Pay phone and long distance rates rise in Maryland
Public Service Commission approved a 3.8 percent rate hike for Greatbeske and Potomac Telephone, boosting pay calls to 15 cents and monthly home service by about 25 cents. Long distance in state charges up five percent. Tariffs file in about a week, adding $19.1 million to revenues, far below the company’s $82.3 million request.
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Baltimore
Maryland
C&p
Thomas M. Gibbons
PSC
Gibbons
County weighs welfare budgets in 1978 hearings
County Commissioners continued budget hearings on the Public Welfare portion for 1978. Social Services seeks 110 778 for grants with staff recommending 72 272. Montevue 296 093 with staff proposing 308 791. Citizens Nursing Home 68 917 with staff 28 113. Windfall changes and state funding questions loom as talks continue.
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Social Services
Montevue
Citizens Nursing Home
Frederick County
Inside The News Deaf Olympics Qualifier Needs Money
A brief notice reports MSD Deaf Olympics qualifier seeking funds as organizers appeal for support. The piece notes potential funding needs and sources to ensure participation and success in upcoming events.
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