Best free show in town fuels county election defeat
The public sessions in Winchester Hall dubbed the best free show in town helped end all five county commissioners' terms. Observers credit clashes and public airing of disputes, with outgoing Donald L. Lewis pushing for defeats. New winners vow cooperation and a working relationship as they take office in January.
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Crum cites reasons for loss in county election
Frederick County Commissioner Paul L. Crum Jr. blamed dirty trick politics and media coverage for his defeat in the general election. He said the board’s in fighting and red neck rhetoric pushed voters away, noting reporters stressed easy one liners over substantive issues. Crum, a one-term candidate, faulted outgoing Commissioner Donald L. Lewis for negative coverage and indicated Lewis’s actions may have shifted votes. other commissioners also lost their bids.
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Election may signal trouble for Carter voters
Inside The News notes political tensions as Carter era voters face questions about end of politics as usual. Weather briefs predict mostly sunny today with highs in the low to mid 40s and mild Friday, with a chance of rain later in the week. Frugal aphorism attributed to Thomas Jefferson concludes the note.
Veterans Day Closures Across Maryland Offices
Maryland state and local offices including Frederick County and City halls close Friday for Veterans Day. Banks remain open. federal agencies observe the holiday Saturday. Forecast calls for mild weekend weather with highs in the 60s to near 70 and nights in the 40s.
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Carter Signs Diluted Energy Bill At White House
President Carter signed a diluted energy measure far short of his original "moral equivalent of war" plan. After the ceremony he left for Kansas City for a Future Farmers convention and a news conference. The bill, completed Oct. 15, trims tough taxes, extends price controls on intrastate natural gas, and offers a 15 percent tax credit up to 300 for home insulation and energy-saving purchases, while likely raising consumer gas costs.
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Frederick City Wins 1.5 Million HUD Block Grant Pact
Frederick gains a three year 1.5 million community development block grant after HUD approval. First year receipts total 573,000 for flood control, housing rehab, street lights, park work, and the old B&O station conversion into a community center with loans and grants. Mayor Young notes continued funding to finish Carroll Creek phase II by 1981.
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Y Workers Win Green Light For YMCA Gym Project
After a 15 year effort and a funding push that missed its 750000 goal the Frederick County YMCA won approval to add a gym and fitness center at 1000 N Market St Plans call for a 100 by 60 foot gym with a moveable divider and a ground level fitness center with separate locker areas sauna jacuzzi and cardiovascular testing area The elevated track was dropped due to cost and lack of revenue potential
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Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Awaits Carter News
New York stocks showed a mixed pattern as traders paused for President Carter's impending address. Investors weighed inflation, energy, and domestic policy signals while market mood stayed cautious ahead of the president's announcements.
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Frederick County elects Mary Williams first woman to seat on County Board
Mary Williams of Wayne Pennsylvania won the second spot on Frederick County’s ballot to become the first woman elected to the County Board at Winchester Hall. She led three Republican victors and positions herself to potentially chair the board while pledging consistency and change. She emphasized planning and zoning experience and conducted a door to door campaign to build recognition before taking office in December.
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