16 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1979
Page
1
President Carter plans a White House meeting with 35 to 40 governors and top state officials to press voluntary energy conservation after Iran seizes hostages and Carter cuts Iranian oil imports. Energy officials say states may be asked to develop conservation plans with possible federal enforcement.
A collage of headlines and bylines presents opinions from Jack Anderson Nancy Lust tabesson Bill Russell and Martha Angle on topics from White House intrigue to a skiing anecdote. It includes note worthy hints of Howard Baker and possible second place in a broad political swirl.
Washington officials said the Carter administration rejected pressing consuming nations for a boycott of Iranian oil at today’s International Energy Agency meeting in Paris. The goal remains a five percent reduction in oil imports, tied to Tokyo accords, as hostage negotiations and Iran’s crisis shape U S policy.
Frederick officials approve a 900000 plan to upgrade the local airport. Alderman James Grimes says the city will pre-apply for a 720000 FAA grant for runway overlay taxiway and apron expansion with 90000 state funds and 90000 local share. County aid may be sought. The panel also tabled a bid for nine Chevrolet Impala patrol cars at 61800 with 5000 trade-in adjustment amid energy concerns.
Weather fragments point to a cold day with highs in the 40s and 50s, lows in the 30s, sunny and windy Saturday with a chance of precipitation. Forecast mentions offshore winds and unsettled conditions, but details are inconsistent. Local coverage notes typical daily temperature ranges and wind shifts.
Frederick County residents learned from District Engineer Carl E Raith that current work on the dualization of U S Route 15 from the Pennsylvania line is on schedule and will be completed in summer 1980. He noted the Flat Run bridge and box culvert enlargement are also on schedule with completion anticipated that summer, as part of the ongoing U S 15 project.
Frederick Memorial Hospital refused to meet with the Frederich Federation of Professional Nurses for collective bargaining, citing legal reasons and pending court decision. Hospital president Stuart B Herrold said the decision rests with the courts, noting the federation fails to meet federal labor organization standards under the National Labor Relations Act.
Fragmented OCR text mentions union charges and NLRB actions, references to a hospital, legal cases, and dates but many words are garbled. Key entities are unclear. unable to determine concrete events or parties.
A garbled OCR block mentions a Santa arrival at Frederick Towne Mall this evening. It includes stray phrases about tents, a green target, and unrelated garbled text. The readable portion confirms a holiday visit by Santa.
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