Motels fill up as Seton canonization nears in Emmitsburg
Tourists flood area seeking rooms for the September 14 canonization of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton. Mt. Manor in Emmitsburg and Cozy and Rambler in Thurmont have no vacancies for September 13, with many nearby options showing limited availability and expected full bookings by early next week.
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Emmitsburg
Elizabeth Ann Seton
Mt. Manor
Thurmont
St. Joseph’s
Barbara Myers
Freeze
Emily Sloviko
Rambler
International Village
Sheraton Motor Inn
Gettysburg
Patricia Bryant
Holiday Inn
Frederick
Mother Seton
Sheraton
Pennsylvania
MD 15
Margaret Wormii
Ski Liberty Inn
College of Mt Saint Mary’s
Wormii
Terry Beckley
Beckley
Referendum petitions challenge underground wiring plan in Frederick
Petitions led by John E. Crawford Jr of the Citizens Committee for Frederick were presented to Mayor Ronald Young seeking a referendum on using General Purposes Bonds 1975 proceeds for burying overhead lines on South Market Street. About 1,500 registered voters signed. City officials report progress and payments to Potomac Edison and C&P Telephone, with costs and schedule outlined, while noting the petitions may not alter the outcome.
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John E. Crawford Jr
Citizens Committee For
Frederick
Ronald Young
City of Frederick
South Market Street
Clarke Place
Madison Street
Patrick Street
Crawford
Young
Potomac Edison
C&p
Betty E. Rice
Alread
Subdivision Regulation Aims to Speed City Process
Frederick's new subdivision code would speed approval of small plots, tighten storm water rules, and control street entrances. A 60 page draft, reviewed by the Board of Aldermen, seeks to require public cost guarantees via prior contracts and clarifies vague provisions. After a two hour session led by Lawrence W Johnson, the council sent the draft back to the Planning Commission for further study on guarantees before permitting development.
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Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Ci Zonine
Lawrence W Johnson
Planning Commission
Richard E Zimmerman
C&P rate hike denied by Maryland PSC
The Maryland Public Service Commission refused Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co's 10.7 million rate increase, prompting a pledge to file again soon. Spokesman John G Schisler said a new rule case would be pursued likely before month’s end, with no appeal planned due to delays. The PSC has twice denied basic service raises in under three months.
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Baltimore
State Public Service Commission
Chesapeake & Potomac Télephone Co
Maryland
John G Schisler
C&p
Potomac Edison Co
Commission
Allegany
Washington
Garrett
Frederick
Montgomery
PSC
Economy begins climb amid strikes slow recovery
Headlines report economy showing early signs of upturn while teachers’ strikes halt classes in 11 states. UK and other regions face disruptions as costs rise, with a billion-dollar impact cited. A London blast kills three, sparking investigations.
Weather outlook with improving conditions and weekend showers
Sunny and pleasant today with a high near 80. Tonight increases in cloudiness as temperatures dip to the low to mid 60s. Saturday brings considerable cloudiness and a chance of showers with highs in the 80s. Churchill quote included remarks on war as a catalogue of mistakes and misfortunes.
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Winston Churchill
Stocks Decline In Tepid New York Session
The Dow Jones average slipped 0.07 to 838.24 after the first half hour as losers led gainers 3 to 2 at the New York Stock Exchange. Traders absorbed a mix of economic data amid a subdued trading day on Wall Street.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Maryland agency clears firehouse site plan in Frederick
The Maryland Water Resources Administration ruled the proposed firehouse site at the former Howard Stop property and its driveway are not in a regulatory flood plain, enabling Frederick to relocate the Independent Hose Company. Mayor Ronald Young said planning will proceed, while opponents consider court action over a referendum petition and building permits.
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Maryland Water Resources Administration
WRA
Howard Stop
Baughman
Zimmerman Group
Board of Planning and Zoning
Michael A. Ports
Department of Natural Resources
Winchester Hall
Michael E Pue Jr
Young
Water Board
Pue
Zimmerman
Ports
Robert Dannecker
Frederick
Waterboard
Robert D. Osburn Jr
Zimmerman Law Firm
Jobless rate unchanged as wholesale prices surge
Washington reports unemployment at 8.4 percent in August with 854 million employed and a labor force of 931 million. Job gains were offset by a 0.8 percent rise in wholesale prices led by fuels and power, fueling inflation fears despite a fifth straight monthly employment gain.
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Washington
Labor Department
Commissioners to vote on water study plan for Frederick County
Commissioner Paul Crum pushes a county water resources study to size up long term needs and alternatives. The Planning Commission would handle data gathering and costs, with a work plan and revenue sources to fund outside experts if approved. The vote is set for Monday morning amid planning and growth concerns.
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Crum
Frederick
Planning Commission
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