Natural gas bill faces filibuster
Senate debate over a Carter administration natural gas bill intensifies as opponents led by Howard Baker threaten a filibuster. With 23 undecided, the measure faces a tough path despite Vice President Mondale and Byrd signaling limited votes to stop the opposition. The AP survey shows 30 firm for, nine leaning for, 29 against, nine leaning against, and 23 undecided.
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Washington
Senate
Howard Baker
Baker
Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
DEC
Sac Zadar
Senate Conference Committee
Associated Press
Walter F Mondale
White House
Bed space shortage mars Puerto Rican apple harvest effort
About 250 Puerto Rican laborers arrived to help Frederick County apple growers but only 126 beds were available. Disputes arose over recruiting and housing as workers were sheltered in a migrant camp, a hotel, and a Mount Jackson motel while officials sought assignments. Police patrolled as agencies sorted issues.
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Winchester
Frederick County
U.S. Labor Department
Labor Department
John Tirelli
Mount Jackson
Tilelli
Delmer Robinson
Robinson
Virginia Employment Commission
Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers Association
Martinsburg
W. Va
Roanoke
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Robert Solenberger
Island
Commonwealth
United States
Local and statewide races set for Maryland primary turnout
In Frederick County voters face races for sheriff and corbin where the winner has no November opposition. The ballot includes county commissioner posts and party central committee seats. Democrats seek county treasurer and judge of the Orphans Court. seven House of Delegates seats across districts. Republicans choose register of Wills candidates and three fall delegates seats. Voter turnout could reach 0 to 35 percent locally to 40 percent statewide.
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Donald C. Barnes
Woodrow W. Corbin
Orphans Court
House of Delegates
Register of Wills
Frederick County
County eyes Armory site for library in downtown Frederick
County officials weigh leasing or selling the Armory property to house a downtown Frederick library. Bollinger supports the site, noting it’s well located and could be cost favorable to the county. Other commissioners react guardedly, calling for study before a decision before November.
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Frederick
Bollinger
House of Delegates
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Paul Crum
Kemptown school project moves through advisory gates
The county and local agencies push for a 102 acre Green Valley Kemptown site with a 40 acre first school plan. A discharge permit from the Water Resources Administration awaits final county sewer plan amendments while officials stress advisory roles of COG and planning bodies.
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Water Resources Administration
Commission
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Dorsey
WRA
Green Valley
Gilbert A. Newby
SAC
Jefrey Bresee
Kemptown
Bresee
LAC
Council of Governments
New Market
Franklin M. Shaw
Board of Education
Shaw
Mount Airy
Lewis C. Dixon
Linganore High School
Thurmont
C. Ray Weddle
Newby
The
Commissioners
Environmental Health Administration
Pengie
Sterling Bollinger
Anderson
Walkersville
Brunswick
Middletown
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Burkittsville
Planning Commission
COG
Adult education classes start this week in Frederick County
Frederick County adult education programs resume this week with ABE and UEL evening classes at New Market, Charmont, and Waverley elementary schools and daytime ABE/GED at Harriet Chapel and Sagner Recreation Center. English for foreigners also begins, with various sessions from Sept 14. Other courses start Sept 12, with a few delayed openings Sept 18. call 662-9200 extension 232 for details.
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Frederick County
Peer
ABE/UEL
New Market
Charmont
Waverley
ABE/GED
Harriet Chapel
Catoctin Furnace
Sagner Recreation Center
Sagner
Perentier
Brunswick High School
Catoctin
Macrame
Frederick High School
Thomas Johsons
Middletons High
Rock Creek Center
Emmitsburg
Liverty
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Mall Anniversary and Conti Family Highlight City Events
Frederica Town Mall undergoes interior and exterior updates while stressing a family friendly, community hub role. Toy drive with Salvation Army and Daughters of Charity, trick or treat night, and a 60,000 piece candy giveaway mark special events during the birthday celebration running to Sept 16. Fairchild Industries Inc declares a 20 cent quarterly dividend payable Sept 28 to shareholders of record Sept 25, with prior quarter at 17.5 cents. The Conti Family, known from TV and Las Vegas appearances, will perform daily at 2 30 pm and 7 90 pm during the birthday week, with $1 400 in birthday prizes for customers.
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Salvation Army
Daughters of Charity
Emmitsburg
Santa Claus
Fairchild Industries Inc
Fairchild Industries
Fairchild
Conti
Mike Douglas
Danny Thomas
Sands Hotel
Las Vegas
Grand jury urges jail rebuild and juror handbooks
The grand jury underscored the need for a new jail and suggested rebuilding Montevue Home rather than repairs. They asked that future jurors receive the grand jury handbook and prior report, and Clapp promised the handbooks would be considered. The judge noted recall until February 1979. Members listed include Robert L. Littleton, Janet L. Donohue, Francis W. Ashton, and others with alternates Faye G. Biggs and William H. Burkhart.
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Montevue
Clapp
Barrick
Folcing
Erite Apa
Robert L. Littleton
Robert H. Wiegand
Janet L. Donohue
Francis W. Ashton
Richard M. Hagerman
Doopa M. Gambill
Marietta Stup
Vivian E. Masser
Camilla T. Harant
Labelle E. Merchant
Gareth B. Lease
Sandra J. Harris
Leonard G. Szeliga
Diana L Schrodel
Gary E. Gysberts
Nancy C. Biffle
Richard W. Beaver
Robert J. Angell
From Waitress to Apprentice Electrician Career Shift
Kelly left dissatisfaction behind by enrolling in a technical school and becoming an electrician apprentice. The piece notes over a million technical jobs await and two years of training can qualify. It urges readers to write for a free Careers brochure from CAREERS Box 11, Washington, D.C.
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Kelly
Popetulacity Cannelteey Ose
Ishington, D.C
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