Frederick city transportation terminal may be doomed
A half million federal grant for Frederick’s proposed city transportation terminal faces possible failure after a county consultant recommends against building the center for at least five years due to insufficient public transit demand. The 25 page Ecosometrics study disputes immediate need, while Mayor Ronald N Young vows to pursue funding and keep plans alive.
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House vote kills huge arms sale to Saudi Arabia
The House and Senate rejected Reagan's 354 million missile package for Saudi Arabia. Lawmakers say overriding the president's veto appears veto-proof in the House and aims to block the sale, while White House officials insist the sale is in U.S. interests and will be vetoed.
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Testing homes for radon boosts area testing firms
Radiation physicist Michael S. Terpilak says he tests about 50 canisters weekly for radon, with 90 percent from Maryland DC and Virginia. For 4 dollars he tests and analyzes homes, while Geomet Technologies and others study indoor hazards. The Maryland Health Department cited Mount Airy area as having the state’s highest radon level.
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Olney
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Mount Airy
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Germantown
Geomet Technologies Inc
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Meridian Nursing Home Closes To Visitors In Outbreak
An unknown infection at Meridian Nursing Center in Fredrick prompts a visitor ban and no new admissions until residents are cleared. More than a dozen residents have symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea since late last week. Administrator Bruce Boyer says the restriction protects residents and the public. no other county flu reports are noted by the health officer.
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Springtime weather and Coca Cola centennial noted
Clear cool tonight with 45 to 50 degrees and a high near 76 tomorrow. Western Maryland forecast highlights sunshine Friday as spring cleaning themes appear in local pages. Coca Cola marks its 100th anniversary of serving Coca Cola with celebratory references on page C-2. Words of Wisdom urges thoughtful improvement of society through gentle critique.
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Merits of elected school board to be discussed at parents meet
A group of 65 Frederick County parents angry over school system responsiveness will meet at 8 p m today at the South End Civic Center to discuss adopting an elected school board. Organizer Edwin L Jeanis says the group may form a watchdog over the district and administration as they seek answers about former Frederick High football coach Steve Wilson.
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Senate Tax Reform Faces Senate Vote With Reagan Clout
Senate leaders seek President Reagan to push a radical tax overhaul through the chamber. Dole wants debate in June as Rostenkowski notes no bill becomes law without presidential visibility. Taxpayers may flood senators with complaints while IRAs and capital gains preferences draw opposition from investors and industry groups.
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Area lawmakers blast IRA tax change in Senate plan
Area financial officials criticized the proposed tax overhaul that would end tax breaks on Individual Retirement Accounts. Deborah E Voso of Capital Financial Group called the idea ridiculous and warned it would hurt low income savers. The Senate Finance Committee backed the plan 20 to 0, allowing tax deferments only for IRAs tied to company pension plans. Experts warned millions of IRA holders nationwide face adverse effects and urged alternatives like universal life insurance.
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Maryland
David Silver
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