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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1978
Page
4
Republican candidate Glenn Beall vows to reorganize Maryland’s bureaucracy and open government to the public while campaigning in Frederick. He pledges $126 million in tax cuts, with $90 million easing homeowner and renter burdens, and says departments will hold meetings in rural areas to gather public input on the budget.
In Commerce City Colorado a Vietnam veteran refused to return to work at the Continental Oil refinery after Tuesday's blast that killed three and injured twelve. He cited fear and grief rather than unsafe conditions. Many injured suffered burns as flying debris and glass caused additional harm. Fireballage and thick smoke rose hundreds of feet while metal chunks rained down near homes two miles away.
City officials discuss which vehicles to service first with Grimes urging issue reporting to Robert Stripe, superintendent of public works. Young aims to set emergency handling guidelines through a series of meetings, with the next discussion at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11.
Commissioner Dorsey expects approval of the courthouse bid at the Oct. 16 regular meeting. The county has appropriated 4,146,799 including 3 million state funds. Of this, 1.158 million is spent on design and site prep with 6.99 million remaining for construction. Comptroller Fox cites 1.152 million in current funds and a 900,000 plan for fiscal 1980. Additional furnishings and equipment costs may require more funds, no estimate yet.
Nine American cardinals eligible to participate in the conclave to elect a new pope arrived in Rome. Terence Cooke, Timothy Manning, Humberto Medeiros, William Baum, John Krol, John Dearden, John Cody, John Carberry, and John Wright were noted. Wright arrived in a wheelchair after eye surgery and missed both the funeral for Pope Paul and the election of John Paul.
Beall in Hagerstown frames clear break from past in Annapolis. He criticizes government growth and taxes, calls for more economic development, and mocks Hughes and Bogley over abortion funding. Attendees from Frederick and Washington counties raise Beall’s war chest to about 150000, aided by Arris Allen on the ticket.
The U S Air Force promoted Robert W. Cauthen to staff sergeant where he serves as a base vehicle equipment mechanic at Shaw AFB D C He is the son of a retired U S Army sergeant major and Mrs Milton Cauthen of Orlando Fla and a 1973 graduate of Catoctin High School Thurmont His wife Rose is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Shord Sr of Thurmont Route 3 Also known as Thurmont Maryland and dates not specified.
Weather summary notes September rainfall at 2.10 inches, 1.32 inches below normal, with year-to-date about 3.5 inches under average. Forecasters predict showers Friday and Sunday, cooling to low 70s daytime and 40s nights. Historical notes cite Frederick floods in 1976 and 1978, with October 9 4.07 inches. National Weather Service expects below average temps and above average rainfall over next 30 days.
Sources say the United States will grant visas to Smith and his three black Rhodesian colleagues on the Executive Council. They plan to travel soon with the others to follow. Officials had delayed a final decision as Washington weighed conditions and UN concerns.
A U S State Department look at allowing Smith and aides to enter if ties join him to work out differences. Senate backers press for action as visa requests linger two weeks. In Maryland a notice to creditors names Charles D. Hoke and Teresa J. Hoke as personal representatives for Nena M. Jamison estate dated October 4 1978 with probate details and deadlines.
Frederick County Association for Retarded Citizens offers greeting cards and calendars designed by mentally retarded individuals. Proceeds support prevention and opportunities through training and advocacy. Cards cost 3 to 7.30 per box of 25 with optional personalization. calendars 1.50 each, mail order 1.75 including postage.
Mayor says a resident in the road seeks city ambulance aid but refuses to fund daily ambulance upkeep. County commissioners oppose a new comprehensive plan, and the city chief executive urges flexibility, noting plans can change. A city meeting is set for 7 30 pm Thursday at City Hall.
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