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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
1
A federal judge ruled the Kennedy Airport ban on Concorde landings illegal. The ruling allows British Airways and Air France to pursue lifting the ban but did not mandate immediate rerouting to Kennedy. The Port Authority had halted landings pending noise and pollution data analysis.
The Frederick County Board of Education asks county commissioners to restore about 475000 of a 1978 budget cut as part of a hearing at Winchester Hall. The board proposes 19274588 of 33168803, while staff recommends 18288007, a 986586 cut.
Planning Commission approves a July presentation outlining major population shifts from Urbana eastward toward Green Valley and Monrovia. The plan changes zoning to agricultural and residential, with a 7,500 acre reserve southwest of Urbana and a new shopping center near Peter Pan Inn. Public meetings will seek citizen input while drainage basins drive growth and sewer decisions remain costly.
Frederick Republican Delphey said he is considering running for mayor in the upcoming city elections and hopes to decide by June first. Incumbent Mayor Ronald N. Young, a Democrat, said he plans to seek another term, though his announcement was not official. Delphey noted salary and residency factors as key considerations and said he will weigh the pros and cons of leaving his Annapolis post. The primary is Sept. 13 with the general election on Nov. 8.
Federal Judge delays Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel's retrial on political corruption charges to May 31 to allow recovery from a probable minor stroke. doctors warn that starting on schedule would endanger his health. Mandel cites fatigue and concentration issues and had sought postponement to June 6 after brain tests.
County officials debate restoring about 475000 for the school board while considering funding from the capital budget. Crum and Bryan say any extra allocations will be weighed after hearings and workshops as the 36.7 million operating budget for next year is reviewed.
An Israeli Air Force CH53 helicopter crashed five miles west of the Jordan River during maneuvers killing all 54 aboard. An inquiry ruled out foul play. Rescue teams found no survivors as chaplains identified the dead. The incident is the worst air force disaster in Israeli history.
In a brief press conference Mayor Ronald N. Young said the dispute over county use of the city wastewater plant and Metro pumping at Ceresville may head to court, while urging closer city county cooperation to enable plant expansion and potential annexation.
The report highlights inflation and income levels for the average American, while a weather note predicts sunny, pleasant days with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. A Churchill quote emphasizes national leadership issues.
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