Industrial park wins commissioners' okay
County commissioners John A. Derr and Lawrence A. Dorsey approved the 241 acre Frederick Industrial Park on New Design Road outside Adamstown. Beech Center Associates of Kensington will craft covenants lasting 30 years with 10 year renewals to limit quarrying and emissions. The project includes a buffer near Carroll Manor Elementary School and an extension of Md. 80 with about 14 of 34 acres likely needed for right of way.
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John A. Derr
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Frederick
Adamstown
Derr
Robert Bork
Dorsey
Beech Center Associates
Kensington
County Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Donald L. Lewis
James Byran
J. Alfred Catsail
Beech Center
Richard Burgee
Carroll Manor
Bork
Brunswick Railroad Layoffs Loom as Strike Threatens
About 141 Brunswick Chessie System railroad workers were told they will be laid off at the end of Monday, November 11, due to a possible coal strike and reduced rail usage. The measure may affect 3,800 workers across several states if a strike occurs, with only about 16 Brunswick mechanical department staff remaining for rail car repairs.
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Brunswick
News-Post
Chessie System Inc
United Mine Workers
Associated Press
Chessie System
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Chessie Management
Chessie
Chesse
Nixon may testify by videotape in Watergate case
U S District Judge Sirica said Nixon’s Watergate testimony could be taken on videotape in California due to his weak health and hospitalization for pneumonia. Nixon likely remains in Long Beach for 10 days to two weeks, with deposition possible at San Clemente if needed.
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Nixon
Washington
U.S
John J. Sirica
Richard M. Nixon
California
Sirica
Herbert J. Miller
Miller
Long Beach
Calif
John Lungren
San Clemente
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Revolts in Bolivia and Argentina report
Dispatch notes unrest in Bolivia and Argentina with regional impact. Mentions a Turkey trip cancellation and a supermarket sugar shortage. Forecast predicts mid 50s by day with cooler nights, then sunny with near 69 on Friday. An anonymous quip closes the item.
GOP senators urge broad base and new economic programs
Three moderate Republicans Weicker Percy and Mathias said the GOP must broaden its base and present concrete economic proposals to rebound from off year losses. They spoke as Ford and Mansfield signaled cooperation, while Democrats outline plans on national health insurance tax reform and public service jobs. Turnout was about 38 percent, the lowest since 1946, with Democrats likely to gain ground in the Senate.
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Washington
GOP
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
Connecticut
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Charles McC. Mathias
Maryland
Ford
Senate
Mike Mansfield
94Th Congress
Republican Party
Weicker
Percy
Richard M. Nixon
Walkersville school contract awarded amid tight vote
Frederick County Board of Education awarded the Walkersville High School contract to Blake Co. of Hagerstown by a 4-3 vote after attorney review of a potential protest. The board also approved a pilot computerized bus scheduling program and other measures including Thurmont Middle School power supply, Vo Tech Center operations, and staff policies.
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Walkersville High School
Board of Education
Frederick County
South Frederick
Blake Co
Hagerstown
Walkersville
Frederick High School
Bill Stroh
Charles F. Bowers
Commissioners of
Thurmont
Thurmont Middle School
Board of Trustees
CETA
George R. Strasberger
Frederick City Meeting Agenda Seeks Zoning and Service Decisions
The mayor and Board of Aldermen convene at City Hall to address a crowded agenda. Public hearings cover rezoning cases FR 745 and 22.23 acres of Reeder Farm. hearings on annexation, zoning appeals, and utility extensions. Other items include a city attorney appointment, fire company referendum, tax and revenue reports, and bids for equipment and vehicles.
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Frederick City
City Hall
Sharps Alley
Fifth Street
Bentz Street
Hood College
Planning Commission
Reeder Farm
Odd Fellows Home
W. Milner Roberts
Richard Burgee
Fourth Street
McCurdy Memorial Park Fund
Monroe
West South Street
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Kyle M. Corea
Academy of the Visitation
Kyle
Tom
June Corea
East Church Street
Neil Sandler
Industrial Park
Baltimore
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Secret Service
White House
Inside the News
Bolivia
Argentina
Kissinger
Turkey
Arseenary
Star Gazer
Ag TV
Mathias
North Dakota
New Hampshire
Nevada
Potomac Edison
Gerald Hurley
Gerald Shern
Ralph
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