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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1987
Page
6
Beginning June 1 Maryland’s gas tax climbs from 13.5 to 18.5 cents per gallon. The extra levy flows to motorists via higher prices at the pump as stations adjust. By month’s end most outlets are expected to reflect the 18.5 cent tax, funding road and bridge construction.
The writer recalls a $2000 donation from City Cab owner Jerry Wood and reflects on taxi life in Frederick. He praises drivers for local hospitality and warns of friction with police, noting harassment, bribes rumors, and occasional violence. He observes cabbies’ stake in safe streets and their limits in aiding law enforcement. The piece ends with a two week ride and a lesson from city cab life.
The $16 billion highway act diverts $140 million from urgent bridge repairs to demonstration projects over five years. The Federal Highway Administration warns 100 highly deficient bridges face delays while Congress trims discretionary bridge funds to finance demonstration programs.
John W Favorite filed papers with Philip E. Grove to run as an independent in June Frederick mayoral race against incumbent Lloyd C. Culler. Favorite, in the wallpaper business with brother Edward L. Favorite, resided at 437 W. South St. and had two children.
Gov Spiro Agnew and Ed Thomas visited City Hall for a two hour county officials meeting while Mason Dixon Development Corp plans to start building two to four bedroom homes in College Estates by July 1 after purchasing 66 undeveloped lots for 145000. Ralph Morgan said homes would rise on Wilson and Young places as nearby homes in the area are occupied. A scouting crafts demonstration at the Frederick County Fairgrounds showcased crafts from bridge building to bandaging and campfire skills with multiple troops exhibiting outdoor activities.
Readers urge county to make builders and homeowners bear housing costs, not current residents, amid rising water sewer tap and permit fees. They cite proposed increases and 20,000 approved units, warning taxes rise and growth must be managed to protect residents. Public hearings are set for June with calls to press officials.
Roy Dr. Smith, delegate, weighs in on May 9 editorial proposing raising parking fines to ten dollars. He argues higher fines hurt downtown progress and traffic flow amid detours from the South Market Street bridge. He also urges greater public access to radon information with a Maryland health hotline and EPA guidance.
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