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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1978
Page
1
Commuters across Brunswick and surrounding areas shift to driving amid a widening rail strike affecting 43 lines nationwide. Some stay home or join car pools. others seek temporary living arrangements as Amtrak offers limited alternatives. The disruption erodes time savings of rail travel and increases stress during peak hours.
At Brunswick the 2000 daily rail commuters pivot to car pools and nearby parking lots while major automakers GM and Ford announce layoffs due to parts shortages. The nationwide rail strike, tied to the Norfolk and Western dispute, expands to 43 carriers and disrupts two thirds of U.S. freight. Pickets resist injunctions, services falter, and many riders miss work as tension grows.
In London the dollar eased while Tokyo steadied awaiting the U S August trade deficit figures. Dealers described markets as more cautious than active. Gold remained highly active with heavy offers, Zurich fixing bullion at 217125 dollars, down 38 cents.
A midair collision over San Diego killed 135 aboard a PSA jet and two on the ground, with investigators probing a possible third aircraft. NTSB official Phillip Hogue noted a twin engine plane may have influenced the crash and stressed not assigning blame yet. He discussed tower communications, possible misidentification, and the calm, routine dispatch surrounding the disaster as hearings in Washington examined collision avoidance systems.
The August trade deficit narrowed to 1.62 billion dollars, below July’s 2.5 billion gap, with exports rising 5.7 percent to a record 12.47 billion and imports dropping 4.7 percent. Oil purchases kept the deficit large, while officials, including Carter and Blumenthal, outlined steps to boost exports, control inflation, and support growth amid ongoing energy and policy debates. The stock market responded to the upbeat trade data, lifting the Dow.
Inside The News reports lawmakers may have secured a favorable tax rate for firm A amid ongoing Hughes Beal debate and party split over a Mideast pact. Weather outlook notes clear, cooler tonight with 50s, rising to 70s by Thursday. minimal rain chances.
Frederick officials discuss revitalization along Young Church Street and Seeger Hardware site as part of a $996 million flood plan. The Seeger property sale to the city, tax-roll adjustments, donated renovations, and funding for bridges and streets are outlined, with emphasis on downtown revitalization and arts programming.
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