Rainfall boosts crops as Frederick County sees heavy showers
Record rainfall reached nearly two inches by morning, flooding roads except Monocacy Bottom Road. The moisture helps late corn, pasture, hay, barley, and wheat, with soil improvement for late plantings. Forecast calls for cooler temperatures and showers through Friday, then fair skies and 70s to 80s into Monday.
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Penny elimination eyed as coin rivals rise
Government study for the Mint and Treasury proposes scrapping the one cent piece by 1980 due to rising costs and low spending value. The plan would replace half dollars with a new smaller one dollar coin and notes potential effects on language and Lincoln coinage. Maryland lottery results also reported with several winning numbers.
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Research Triangle Institute
Mint
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U.S
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
Johnson pleads guilty in death of Sammy J Harper
Lawrence Tex Jonson 28 of John Hanson Apartments pleads guilty in circuit court to second degree murder for the May 12 shooting death of high school basketball star Sammy J Harper. His attorney says the plea drops first degree murder and handgun charges with a state recommendation of up to 10 years, while the judge may impose up to 30 years.
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Sammy J. Harper
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Frederick County
Sousa’s Overseas Visit Marks Fourth Hearts of America Series
The fourth Sousa installment by Judge Edward S. Delanlaine recalls the march maestro’s life overseas and his royal performances, while also noting his triumphs after presidential deaths and a command showing before a former king. The piece ties Sousa’s music to his enduring legacy in America and Fredericksonian memory.
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Edward S. Delanlaine
Sousa
England
East County Schools Priority Draws Public Support
Frederick Board of Education, with about 50 residents at Linganore High School, unveils a five year capital improvements plan led by East County priorities. New Market Middle School tops next year’s list with Green Valley Primary second. total request to state: 15.7 million dollars for FY 1978, county share about 1.97 million.
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Homebuilders oppose Frederick zoning proposal changes
Frederick County Homebuilders Association members decry a revised agricultural land zoning plan. Attorney Harry T. deMoll and Richard E. Zimmerman criticize the plan for reducing lots and shifting costs, warning of unintended development and higher local expenses. Association President Robert Hilton calls the proposal death for development.
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ED WATERS JR
Frederick County Homebuilders Association
Frederick Couty
Harry T. deMoll
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DeMoli
Frederick News
Richard E. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Association
Robert Hilton
Showdown on tax reform bill and bishop approval
Inside The News reports a looming showdown over tax reform legislation while Episcopal bishops approve women priests. It notes Italians fleeing a quake struck homeland and forecasts continued cool, cloudy weather with possible rain. Justice Potter Stewart is quoted on fairness as justice.
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Grand jury presses need for a new jail in Frederick County
The September term grand jury urges construction of a new Frederick County Jail. It calls for repairing or replacing courtyard gate and maximum security cell locks, increasing linen budget, issuing uniforms to inmates, adding stair treads, and considering closed circuit TV surveillance. Judge Clapp notes funding limits but supports action to address overcrowding at state facilities.
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Ford Campaign Battle After Ford Motor Plant Crowd
President Ford faced loud hecklers at the University of Michigan and in Dearborn as he and Carter traded accusations over the economy. Carter blamed Ford and Nixon for economic woes while Mondale called Ford's record "absolutely terrible" on key issues. Dole and Rockefeller campaigned with Ford, and both tickets planned separate events in Washington.
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Beall Sarbanes clash in bitter Maryland Senate debate
In a televised WITG debate, Rep. Paul Sarbanes and Sen. J. Glenn Beall sparred over corruption, party records, and policy. They attacked each other on Nixon era ties, money in campaigns, and health and employment bills, while focusing on fundraising, including a $185000 townhouse fund donation.
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