Disaster Warning Tests To Begin Friday Morning
Frederick will activate eight sirens at 1 am Friday as part of a national warning system test. George J. Stup, director, will flip the switch at the Central Alarm Board to begin weekly tests at 11 am. Six new sirens cost about 10000 dollars with federal funding 0 percent, state 5 percent, and county 25 percent.
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Frederick
George J. Stup
Frederick County
Stup
Fredericksonians
Frederick County Civil Defense and Emergency Planning Agency
Central Alarm Board
Neil Sandler
West Seventh Street
County and State Clash Over Health Planning Funds
County Commissioner Lawrence A. Dorsey says the county will fund its Comprehensive Health Planning Council as the state demands cash and in kind support this fiscal year. Officials dispute over prior understandings and funding levels, with a decision hoped by next Thursday.
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Lawrence A. Dorsey
County Comprehensive Health Planning Council
Dorsey
Uss
CHPC
CHPA
Richard Menconeri
Menconeri
CHP
Mandel Vows No Tax Hike Despite Revenue Drop
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel pledged no tax increase for at least one year amid expected revenue shortfalls of over seven million dollars in the current fiscal year. He warned that energy costs and broader economic downturn could widen the gap if tax receipts fall further.
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Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Stock Market Mixed After Sharp Wednesday Rally
New York prices were mixed as the Dow Jones average fluctuated after Wednesday's climb. Advances led declines on the New York Stock Exchange by a slim margin, reflecting a cautious trading day for investors.
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NEW YORK /AP
New York Stock Exchange
Fire in Japanese department store kills over a hundred
A panicked blaze at Taiwo Department Store in Kumamoto, Japan, trapped shoppers on upper floors and rooftops. Officials fear the death toll may exceed 100 with at least 31 women confirmed dead. Firefighters struggled through heavy smoke as survivors recalled chaotic scenes and rescue by helicopter.
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Kumamoto
Emi
Tokyo
Masatoshi Tsuruta
Entergie Sun
Taiwo Department Store
Energy Crisis Seen Slowing Growth in Frederick County
The energy crisis may slow Frederick County growth as residents delay relocation and developers face fuel shortages. A Ramada and Holiday Inn would need a 400000 gallon interim treatment plant while gas and heating fuel scarcity threatens new office leases and overnight travel. Local officials and developers debate impacts on housing, zoning, and agricultural heritage.
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Frederick County
Lawrence
Washington
Ballenger Creek
Richard Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Frederick
Curtis
William Brosius
Brosius Sax
Brosius
Brixons
Frederick County weighs well drilling rules at hearing
Frederick County officials and state and federal water resource experts reviewed a proposed regulation requiring wells supplying new homes to meet a two gallons per minute flow and be approved after December 31, 1973. Officials noted impact on marginal wells while stressing homeowner costs and water reliability amid variable rainfall.
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Neil Sandler
Naff Weller
Federal Water Resource Administrations
Frederick County
County Commissioners’ Boardroom
Frederick County Health Department
Schiffman
Walkersville Firm Outlines Expansion Plans
Walkersville Farmers Supply Co. presented preliminary expansion details to the town council. Owner Paul Green described a completely mechanized plant in a 38 by 43 foot concrete building about 100 feet high, aimed at addressing pollution concerns while noting the mill is worn out and operates long hours.
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Walkersville
Farmers Supply Co
Givans Avenue
Paul Green
Thieves Strike In Urbana Area Net $3,000
A string of last night robberies in Hyalistown Urbana area netted more than 3000 dollars per state police reports. Break ins hit Burdette Brothers Hyattstown and two Exxon stations. safes opened yielding about 2800, 1000, and 400 dollars respectively. Hobbs Grocery in Thurmont also reported cigarette and cash losses after a window break in. Police described an assailant in a parking lot incident and noted a separate conduct arrest in Frederick.
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Carol Harbaugh
Hyalistown - Urbana
Burdette Brothers
Hyattstown
Sgt
Harbaugh
Urbana
Exxon
Hobb’s
Thurmont
Guy Hobbs
Michael Roop
Sagner
Frederick
Fuel Shortage Triggers Mass Layoffs Across Industries
The fuel shortage forces thousands of layoffs in auto and aviation sectors including General Motors and American Airlines. Cessna cuts 2400 jobs while Florida foresees 180000 more unemployed by spring. Arab embargoes continue and Senate hearings question oil company practices amid the energy crisis.
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Rogers C.B. Morton
General Motors
American Airlines
Cessna Aircraft Co
Nixon
Florida
Algiers
Israel
United States
Ford Foundation
Utah
Mass
Senate Interior Subcommittee
National Safety Council
Population Growth Yields Few Benefits
The Commission cautions that continued population growth offers limited national benefits. Ken Fisher argues growth may harm health and environment and require drastic lifestyle shifts for Frederick County as rapid development targets the area. He notes the U S population will rise by tens of millions by 20n0 even with declining birth rates.
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Commission
Ken Fisher
Frederick Reatanans
America
Frederick County
Fisher
Eight Youths Injured In Auto Wreck Near Brunswick
Eight youths were injured when a car veered off Md 444 near Md 78, crossed the center, struck fence posts and a pole, then went down an embankment and rested in the roadway. Driver Donald Ayers Jr., 16, was charged with reckless driving after treatment and release. five other passengers also treated and released. one passenger left the scene.
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MD. 78
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Uni
Donald Thomas Ayers Jr
Brunswick
Ayers
Frederick Mermiial Hospital
Bryan Leon Linke
Charles Hamilton Lake Jr
Knoxville
Robert Wayne Elsberry
Clayton Joseph Thomas
Deborah Ann Roby
John Funk
C.R Shrum Jr
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Board of Alderman
Frederick City Municipal Airport
South Carroll Street
7Th Street
Richard B. Rudy Milk Transportation Company
Linden Hills
Catoctin Avenue
South Jefferson Street
Price Electrc
Srup
Baker Park
Coca - Colaster
North Market
DBE
State
Health Planning Agency
Mandel
Japan
Art Fire Sale O
Seanichi
Osaka
William E. Graffam County Towns Reporter
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