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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1978
Page
3
The Commerce Department reports an April trade deficit of 2.88 billion, driven by higher oil and auto imports. Exports rose modestly with gains in food, coal, and machinery sectors, while inflation and higher prices influenced both sides. February's record deficit remains unmatched.
Salaries Commissioner Bollinger opposed special raises while Tobagon's plan stalled as Dorsey and Crim backed it and Lewis and Bollinger opposed. Impasse on Johnson's case to be decided by Wirts who was absent. Earlier, Bryan's salary rose to 29 125 with increment. staff-approved pay scale overhaul drew Bollinger's dissent. Several other officials received special increases during a closed workshop, prompting Bryan to demand privacy and closed sessions, citing morale and privacy concerns.
City officials invite input on the budget as they prepare for a final vote on June 15. Revenues include real property at 2,735,000 and sewer and water charges, with fund balances from 1978 budgets totaling over 1.9 million dollars. Expenditures cover police, fire companies, building and street departments, engineering, and public works. Carthage, Texas reports a bull scene as Dixie Whitaker rescued a Brown Swiss from a swimming pool with help from volunteers. Discharged hospital patients from Frederick Memorial Hospital on May 25 include several local residents and guests from nearby towns.
After years of study protests and charges of political pressure the six lane relocated I-70 east of Frederick moves toward final work with a potential 1982 start. The project includes a new six lane interstate with a 3.6 mile north of Meadow Road to East Patrick Street corridor and a major public hearing set for June at Enact Frederick Almes sary School.
Commissioner Dorsey notes Citizens Nursing Home runs near full occupancy with a smaller deficit this year. Sixteen thousand dollars of the allocation will cover the hole. The board rejects a request for a medical social worker, saying nurses can handle public health education in routine duties.
City officials backed a measure granting police authority in the watershed area to curb after dark use and fires while urging more patrols. Spokesmen cited a fatal motorcyclist incident and ongoing problems from trespassers and cats from Gastley’s Junkyard, urging action but facing legal and funding limits. The session also approved parking uses, building plans, and budget items, with the next Alderman meeting set for June 15.
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