Frederick mayor proposes 14.4 million city budget with tax cut
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young presents a 14.4 million city budget featuring a property tax rate of 1.70 per 100, five percent pay raises for most city workers, the first capital improvements budget and a new post office administrator. The rate is five cents below both this year and the state constant yield rate. The budget was presented at city hall with no public attendance, and the Board of Aldermen unanimously authorized drafting budget ordinances for consideration at the next meeting.
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Frederick eyes tax cut as budget plan advances
The Frederick City budget, the second in a row to drop the tax rate below the state constant yield, awaits final adoption with public input possible before the Board of Aldermen. The general fund is 7,056,122 dollars, water sewer 1,735,316, parking 262,348, and housing and community development 585,792. A 10 percent increase in water sewer rates for higher users is proposed. The plan includes new accounting procedures, a Capital Improvements Program to guide growth, and salary raises of five percent across the board with potential two percent for lower earners. Major medical coverage would extend to all full-time staff. The 44 million CIP will leverage over 4 million from federal, state, and county sources. Continued on page 4-91.
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Thomas urges voters to get involved in politics in Frederick
Senator Edward P. Thomas urged Frederick County voters to become more involved in politics or face dire consequences. Speaking before the Zonta Club at Bettys Restaurant, he criticized low turnout, noting Maryland and national election participation lag and urging citizen action to curb power of special interests and push for smaller government.
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Safety officials clash over Flight 191 fate
Safety officials clash over Flight 191 fate as a Israeli Navy ship advances through the Suez. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with showers possible. Lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s, with a 10 percent to 30 percent chance of rain and winds under 30 mph. An unrelated Ed Howe quote appears.
Airlines rush to inspect DC-10s after fatal Chicago crash
Washington reports that eight domestic DC-10 operators inspected 134 jets to meet a federal deadline amid the Chicago crash that killed at least 273 people on American Airlines Flight 191. FAA officials said checks targeted engine pylons and aft fittings for cracks while investigators pursued evidence of unusual engine vibration.
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House Won’t Act On Oil Price Decontrol Plan
Washington AP reports the House will tackle aid to Israel and Egypt and a new missile system this week but will not move to block President Carter’s oil price decontrol plan. House leaders say insufficient votes exist to bring a blocking measure from committee to floor, delaying action likely until July.
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Holiday gas supplies prove adequate during Memorial Day weekend
Americans faced the Great Gas Crunch of ’79 with long lines and high prices in places but overall supplies were adequate across the country. Weather and public transit kept travel down, while some motorists hoarded or paid high pump prices. Officials noted fewer traffic deaths than predicted, and acts of charity emerged as supplies stretched to stranded drivers.
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Frederick County's per pupil spending ranked 20th in Md
State figures show Frederick County spends 1548 dollars per pupil in 1978 with a 4.5 million operating budget, ranking 20th of 23 counties. Montgomery and Carroll exceed and fall short of the state average. administrators argue for higher funding given wealth and enrollment growth, while teachers push for a 6.8 percent pay hike.
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Memorial Day Closure Extends to State and Frederick Offices
State and Frederick county offices and Frederick County public schools will be closed Wednesday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Banks will also close. Federal offices, closed Monday, will reopen Wednesday.
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Raymond Shipley Dies Former Orphans' Court Judge
Raymond Shipley, a Frederick County Orphans' Court judge, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Sunday May 27. Born April 11, 1900, in Frederick, he was the husband of Ruth J Siedlu Shipley. He lost and then regained the judgeship after write-in votes, and later lost the general election to Helen Swanson. He attended Boys High School and joined ROTC at the University.
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