Frederick Downtown Rejuvenation Plan Faces Rural Skepticism
Countywide debate over an 8.7 million dollar downtown modernization plan seeks broader public briefing. Officials, merchants, and residents hope Nov 8 meeting will reveal details and address rural opposition while stressing countywide benefits.
Tax Credit Support And Loan Demand Survey Update
The National Federation of Independent Business reports the average bank loan rate near 8 percent with minor regional variation. Demand for loans among small firms fell nationally to 32 percent in September, aided by Pacific gains, while inventories remained high but buying confidence weak. Citizens urged tax credits for inventory and receivables investments, amid inflation and higher financing costs.
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Public Interest Must Prevail in Nixon Plan
Nixon links phase two to boards allowing public interest over special interests. AFL-CIO demands final say over a labor board with half its membership from labor. Government supervision continues amid debate over who governs labor policy.
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Letters On Roles Of Women And Economic Policy Debate
A reader argues for female liberation within marriage and motherhood as fulfilling roles, cites medical views on sterilization, and counters antiabortion positions. The page continues with voices supporting Nixon era wage and price controls and the need for strong public interest guidance over inflation.
Red Cross Keeps Chamber Efforts Alive in Frederick
At a Frederick meeting the executive committee of the Frederick County Chapter American Red Cross decided to continue Chamber activities for the coming year to address unfinished obligations to disabled ex servicemen. In Frederick County planning visits by J A Cope and Gordon T Bacchus of the US Forest Service were announced to curb forest fires. A fund drive to raise 4000 for the Salvation Army was organized with about 25 representatives attending.
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