Pumpkins prices rise as supply tightens this season
Farmers report weather and higher costs shrinking pumpkin yields. Pumphrey’s Farm fears early sellout as some pumpkins rot from excess moisture. Boonsboro market sources pumpkins from Pennsylvania for first time due to Baltimore shortages. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs push prices up. Jack O Lanterns now cost about four dollars for bulk buyers, with tonnage at around one hundred dollars.
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John Reese
Boonsboro
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Roy Morris
Burtonsville
Betty Edwards
Glenwood Gardens
Glenwood
Holloway
Mount Airy men charged in calf theft near Adamstown
Two Mount Airy residents face felony theft charges over the Oct calf theft from Roger Deedy farm on Ballenger Creek Pike near Adamstown. Benny M. Long, 2 Penn Shop Road, and a 17-year-old youth were released on bond and to parents respectively. Police say the pair tried to sell the calf at a local auction and also killed another calf in the same field.
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Mount Airy
Adamstown
Benny M. Long
Penn Shop Road
Long
Roger Deedy
Ballenger Creek Pike
Tre. Kerinc Anders
Anders
Westminster Faces Water Supply Crunch Ahead of Growth
Westminster area faces a looming water shortage as developers push for growth around towns with public utilities. County planners consider new wells and a three month geologic study to locate reliable sources while evaluating a future industrial park along Umamoen Road. Local officials acknowledge water as a potential limiting commodity for expansion.
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Oosiport
Westminter
Roger L Mann
Carrol
Lewis B
Schoron
Umamoen
City Officials Debate Recognition Of Police Officers’ Association
City leaders discuss how to handle grievances and recognition with the police officers association. Some officials oppose a formal written agreement while agreeing to quarterly meetings. others favor open discussion without binding recognition. Leaders stress frequent dialogue as a path to mutual interest.
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Bartgis
Murphy
Association
Lincoln S. Stull
Police Officers’ Association
Extra police patrols in Montgomery County Halloween night
Extra Montgomery County police units will patrol neighborhoods next Wednesday night October 31 as children go trick or treating. Police Chief Bernard D. Crooke urges parents to accompany children, stay in familiar areas, and ensure masks are see through while carrying a flashlight. Motorists should exercise caution and parents should check all treats before consumption.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Bernard D. Crooke
Thurmont Elects New Board Members After Voter Turnout
Weddle, who has served 10 terms as mayor, comments that accomplishments came from the whole board. Newcomer Waller says he has no axe to grind. May notes about 45 percent turnout with 482 ballots cast. Swearing in tentatively set for Oct 31. pay increases for mayor to 5000 and commissioners by 2000.
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Weddle
Mayne
News-Post
Thurmont
Waller
Board of Commissioners
Richard K. May
Nancy E. Luse
Frederick Gas rate hearing scheduled in Frederick Maryland
The Public Service Commission of Maryland will hold a public hearing on October 29, 1979 at 7 30 pm at Governor Thomas Johnson High School to review Frederick Gas Company August 28 1979 rate increase request. The plan seeks 183 696 additional gross annual revenues, a 278 percent pro forma rise. Public comments will be heard, with documents available at PSC Maryland offices, Frederick offices, and the public library.
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Public Service Commission of Maryland
Frederick Gas Company
Public Service Commission
Maryland
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
North Market Street
Frederick
Frederick Gas Company, Inc
Frederick Gas
Publicbrary
Burr Arty Library
Record Street
Office of Peoples Counsel
Maryland Public Serece Commission
Tesdental
Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Steady Produce Prices
Chicago wheat and corn futures mixed amid overall price caution as pork, cattle, and coffee markets shifted. Philadelphia produce listings show lettuce up while apples, cauliflower, and spinach eased with steady onion and cabbage pricing across regional markets.
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Chicago Mercantile Exchange
New York
Coffee, Sugar and Cocoa Exchange Inc
Chicago Board of Trade
Philadelphia
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