Baltimore Firm Submits Low Bid for Frederick County Courthouse
A Baltimore construction company submitted the lowest bid of $4.96 million to build Frederick County Courthouse and Multi-Service Center, beating Leimbach Construction by $7,000. The revised project estimate is $10.7 million for a 104,000 square foot, three story complex at West Patrick and South Court, across from the former Key Hotel, with John Hanson House integrated into the design. completion is targeted for spring 1881.
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Farewell to the smiling pontiff Pope John Paul I
Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church bid farewell to Pope John Paul I the smiling pontiff who reigned 34 days. Thousands filled St Peter's Square as mourners viewed the body in state and officials prepared to elect his successor during nine days of mourning.
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City Deliberates New Comprehensive Plan With Zoning Focus
Mayor Ronald N. Young said comments on the new comprehensive plan will center on zoning specifics rather than philosophy. The Board of Aldermen will decide whether to adopt or seek more discussion after public input. The plan targets utilities, schools, health care, housing, historic preservation, and land use, with a controversial 20 year annexation outlook dependent on county acceptance.
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Forecasts show lows in the 40s and highs near 70 with mostly sunny Thursday. A small chance of rain tonight and about 10 percent through Thursday. The old adage about years bringing blessings echoes through the passage.
Beall's campaign tops expectations in Maryland race
Former U S Senator J Glenn Beall energized Maryland Republicans at a Venice event, where he praised the party's strength and predicted a governor’s race outcome. He noted strong supporter turnout and compared current enthusiasm to earlier fundraising for State Senate candidates.
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Works bill veto faces stern test
Washington AP reports President Carter plans to veto the inflationary wasteful bill later this week. Senators expect support for efforts to enact the energy package, while the fight may cost him votes. A two thirds majority in both chambers is required to override.
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Gold Nears Record as Dollar Drops Worldwide
Gold climbed to a record 223.00 an ounce on Zurich and London bullion markets as the dollar slid on Tokyo and European exchanges. Traders cited dollar instability and dollar-hedge buying, with 24K gold seen as a safe harbor amid monetary uncertainty. The yen weakened to 187,075 per dollar in Tokyo, while Frankfurt and Milan saw sharp dollar declines as Europe sought gold or stable currencies.
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Rain Ends Two-Week Drought in Frederick County
Morning rain fell over Frederick County ending a two week drought. Local rainfall stations reported slightly more than an inch by late morning. The National Weather Service expected the rain to end late this afternoon.
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National Weather Service
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Short Maryland highway hidden in plain sight on Motter Avenue
Md 74 is a tiny, four mile or less state route north of Frederick used daily by college students and locals. It sits mainly between U S 15 ramps on Motter Avenue (Opossumtown Pike) with no visible signs marking heavy traffic.
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City seeks solution to abusive ambulance service
Maryland leaders discuss overhauling city ambulance operations after rising complaints. Mayor Young, Junior Rescue Chief Brashears, and United President Kennedy weigh paid versus volunteer crews, non emergency calls, and inter hospital transports as options. The meeting aims to halt abuse and clarify service responsibilities amid ongoing debate.
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