31 May 1979
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1979
Page
1
A convoy of about 30 trucks blocked streets near the White House to protest rising diesel prices and limits on competition with large trucking firms. Police escorted the group, which dispersed after about nine minutes, with plans to press for a meeting with White House aides.
Frederick County commissioners cut the property tax rate by 12 cents yet the revised budget increases operating expenses by about 300 thousand dollars from the original plan. The rise is offset by a 416 thousand dollar cut in the capital budget and relies on over one million more in state shared taxes and miscellaneous revenue to keep the total near the higher spending level.
Tonight a forecast of showers and thunderstorms with a low in the low to mid range. Friday brings variable cloudiness with a chance of more showers or storms. Winds from the south about 10 mph tonight. A quotation from Bernard Baruch appears: two things are bad for the heart running up stairs and running down people.
Frederick officials debate curb parking on the South Street A and P lot where residents report beer bottle thrown in yards and open encounters. Alderman Bartgis backs a 10 pm to 5 am ban while police chief Ashton urges routine patrols. mayor Young prefers talks before action.
City and county residents can enjoy a varied Baker Park bandshell series this summer staged by Mayor Ronald N. Young's office. The schedule opens June 3 with Frederick Community Orchestra conducted by Doris Petranek, then Navy Band's Country Current on June 10, Sweet Adelines on June 17, Pendulum rock on June 24, Browningsville Cornet Band on July 1, double headers July 8 and July 15, Dateline and Iron Duke's Members on July 15, and Port Authority Navy Band on July 22, with more details continued on page 49.
A federal judge held that President Carter exceeded presidential authority by tying federal contracts to wage price guidelines. Barrington D. Parker ruled the anti inflation effort cannot be sustained under the Constitution, though voluntary cooperation may continue. The decision, a boost for labor, affects contracts worth 35 million plus and potentially 40 to 56 billion in annual federal awards. The government plans to appeal.
Washington AP reports the government’s index of leading indicators fell a record 3.3 percent in April, signaling a sharp slowing economy. Eight of ten components were negative, led by a 1.7 hour drop in the average workweek to 39.1 hours, with March revised up 0.3 percent.
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