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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1978
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports October exports fell by 3.1 percent to 13 billion while imports rose 0.1 percent to 15.1 billion, widening the U.S. trade gap to 2.1 billion. Officials warn the deficit may push inflation higher and weaken the dollar, with projections it could exceed last year’s record.
San Francisco district attorney vows the death penalty for Dan White in the double murder of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. White faces two counts of first degree murder with special circumstances and a gun-use charge, with arraignment set amid a city in shock and mourning.
Frederick plans two public hearings on removing eight of 13 state-proposed traffic signals. Alderman James Grimes notes likely strong turnout and limited citizen input to eight lights at specific intersections. A January session will consider five more lights after a traffic survey over Christmas.
The Sixth Judicial Circuit heard testimony in a $4.8 million pollution suit as farmer Charles R. Noffsinger presented home videos of cows drinking, showing abnormal behavior and apparent lameness linked to fluoride from Eustalco’s Buckeystown plant. Noffsinger, 37, described a one man dairy operation on 105 acres, plus complaints about smoke, noise, smells, and flesh loss in his cattle, with testimonies from three farming families ongoing.
A Maryland DECD proposal asks PSC hearings to redraw Potomac Edison's service area so all customers receive reliable power through the 1980s. PE argues the plan hurts customers, cites cheaper rates elsewhere, and notes ongoing debates over financing new plants and regulatory climate.
The Frederick County Human Relations Council adopted a resolution urging county commissioners to recruit a new executive director to replace Patrick Hall. Hall was fired November 9 after an unfavorable evaluation, with ongoing disputes over the decision and appraisal process. The council seeks to be relieved of supervision of the executive director and discusses potential by law amendments.
Survivors of a seven member group return today after a crisis, with authorities and community figures weighing next steps. The piece notes ongoing interest from local officials and residents seeking clarity on the ordeal and its impact on the area.
At Frederick Memorial Park a burial and a disinterment occurred last week amid bankruptcy and alleged under financing. Springfield Hospital and Outpatient Clinic Inc. bought the cemetery in 1958 after a bankruptcy, and owner pressures push disinterment while guarantees of perpetual care falter. Cody, receiver and agent for the current owners, pushes removals to Resthaven Gardens. The dispute centers on future maintenance and whether the site remains a functioning cemetery under evolving ownership.
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