Leisure Tech must prove water availability for Urbana development
The New Jersey firm Leisure Technology Northeast must plead to the Board of County Commissioners within two weeks that its 4000 unit Urbana project and 600 acre site have sufficient water. Metro and county officials discussed a public works agreement for water service while critics questioned feasibility studies and cost barriers.
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Leisure Technology Northeast Incorporated
Board of County Commissioners
Urbana
New Jersey
Lawrence E. Speelman
Metropolitan Commission
Johnson
Planning Commission
Leisure Tech
Kunkoski
Metro
Evergreen Point
Urbana Estates
Edgar C. Virts
Donald L. Lewis
Viris
Wirts
Walkersville battles residency shift in charter referendum
Citizens circulate a no vote on a proposed Walkersville charter amendment raising residency and age requirements. The Oct 4 referendum at the Fire Hall will address Burgess and Town Commissioner eligibility, with current rules favoring longer residency and older ages. Mike Jones leads opposing petitioners promoting broader voter eligibility.
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WALKERSVILLE
Mike Jones
Jones
Veterans garden dedication at Resthaven Sunday
William Middendorff secretary of the Navy will speak at a 2 p.m. dedication of the Veterans Garden of Honor at Resthaven Memorial Gardens on Sunday Oct 3. Harold L. Waiters Jr. leads ceremonies with local veterans groups and color guard. The Star Spangled Banner will be sung by Frank McGill with the Thomas Johnson High School band. Rabbi Morris Kosman will give the invocation and Roland Hahn will welcome guests.
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William Middendorff
Navy
Veterans Garden of
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Harold L. Waiters Jr
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
Continental Color Guard
Marine Corps League
Frank McGill
Thomas Johnson High School
Morris Kosman
Beth Sholom Synagogue
Roland Hahn
Francis Scott Key Post 11
American Legion
Syrian forces overrun Palestinian villages report
Army action in Syria notes forces overrunning Palestinian villages. The brief outlines regional unsettled security and the ongoing conflict context. Also listed are other unrelated items including political commentary on a federal Ford probe and a note on Maryland lottery results.
Accountant links Mandel with secret holdings
An accountant testified that 1973 talks revealed W. Dale Hess said he issued eight 1972 checks to Marvin Mandel representing Mandel’s share in a Security Investment Co. stake. Mandel allegedly owned part of Hess’s 9 percent interest, with monthly income of 525 dollars. The case ties Mandel to gifts and corporate interests in a political corruption scheme.
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BALTIMORE
W. Dale Hess
Marvin Mandel
in Security Investment Co
Alfred N. Sachs
Hess
Mandel
Sachs
William A. Rodgers
Harry W. Rodger III
General Assembly
City to install new sodium vapor lighting on East Patrick
Mayor Ronald Young announced a late October start for a $38 000 project to install sodium vapor lights on East Patrick Street from Court to East Street and East Street from Church to Patrick Street. Funding includes $23 000 from HUD block grants and the rest from revenue sharing.
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East Patrick
East Streets
Ronald Young
East Patrick Street
Court
East Street
Church
Patrick Street
Young
Housing and Urban Development
South Market Street
Board of Aldermen
North Market Street
Patrick
Seventh Street
Local HRC Reassesses Minority Hiring in Frederick County
The Frederick County Human Relations Council revisits its push for an affirmative action plan after delays in adoption. Members note outdated city statistics show few minority or female hires, and discuss broader efforts to assist area employers in crafting plans while maintaining budget constraints.
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Human Relations Council
Frederick County
HRC
Robert Smith
Jim Bryan
Ernie Miller
Frederick
Frederick City
Smith
Leaven Gordon
commission
Richard Brady
Brady
Reduced Olson payment passes both houses
The Senate accepted the House amendment to cut the Olson family payment by 500000 dollars. Sen. Mathias cited session end as reason and predicted President Ford will sign within 16 days, completing a 23 year repayment over a tragic 1953 LSD test case.
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United States Senate
House of Representatives
Frank R. Olson
Charles McC. Mathias
Mathias
Ford
City firm robbed by three youths on East Street
Police seek three young black men after a holdup at Hartman Roofing on East Street. They forced owner Margaret Hartman to a restroom, ransacked the office, and escaped with under $100. Suspects described as two teens about 14 or 15 and one about 18 or 19, all possibly armed. Mrs. Hartman unharmed.
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Hartman Roofing Company
East Street
Margaret Hartman
Maryland yachts used for state promotions and VIP cruises
Maryland taxpayers spend more than $100000 yearly to operate two state yachts the Maryland Lady and the 50 50. Governor Mandel owns the vessels and uses them for family cruises and promotional events while Frank Harns controls access to quasipublic groups.
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ANNAPOLIS
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Marvin Mandel
Mandel
Frank Harns
Anne Arundel County
state firemens association
James B. Coulter
Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Lady
Roy W. Raiter
Coulter
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Carlton Lewis
Wayne Shafer
Culler Lake
C. Kurt Holter
Virts
WILLIAM
Resthaven
J. William Middendorf
Inside The News
CONGRESSIONAL action
AT&T
Mark Twain
ROLLIE ATKINSON
Page AG
Olson
NEW YORK
Harris
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