Maryland real property closing costs draw probe in state
Maryland lawmakers and the governor launch a probe into high settlement fees. A Baltimore townhouse sold for 89 000 with 3 500 down, nets 6 804 in closing costs, while an Ocean City condo at 68 000 saw 8 925 54. The probe targets escalating charges, title reviews, escrow fees, and broker commissions as drivers of the nation’s highest closing costs, with calls to reform the transfer tax and aid first time buyers.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Ocean City
Del
Ellen R. Sauerbrey
Rbaltimore County
Dennis F. Rasmussen
Baltimore County
Thomas A. Rymer
House of Delegates
Calvert County
Harry Hughes
Michale J. Kelly
University of Maryland Law School
Hughes
Rymer
Wavace Guge Pune
Jeannie Pohlhaus
Rymer Committee
O.C
Old Court Savings & Loan Inc
Fletcher Hall
Greater Baltimore
Theodore Levin
Baltimore City
Levin
Hall
Septemberfest disappointment and reader critique
A letter-writer laments the 1985 Septemberfest closing early despite advertised hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. He notes empty parking, closed food stands, and few artisans still present, urging reliable hours and respectful treatment of attendees.
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News-Post
Jefferson
Indian scholarship program under fire in federal review
A federal Indian Health Service scholarship program faces fresh scrutiny after a draft inspector general report cites weak controls in 1981 to 1985 award processing. It notes late or missing application dates, reliance on employee references, and potential conflicts when relatives benefited, prompting calls for tighter procedures and fairness.
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Washington
Harvard
Everett Rhoades
The
Indian Health Service
Rhoades
Dorothy Rhoades
Health and Human Services Department
Tony Capaccio
IHS
THS
Inspector General
California
Tween 12 and 20 advice column on romance and boundaries
Dr. Wallace guides a teen readers on dating dynamics and family influence. Heather learns competition isn’t needed as suitors chase one at a time while Penny seeks advice to balance her marriage with her mother’s opinions. Nick notes principals are human. conduct at private parties varies.
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DR. Wallace
Frank
Penny
Waukegan
Nick
Memphis
Tenn
Copley News Service
Frederick
Frederick fair hosts AAA checks and opening events
The Frederick County Farm Agent Henry R Shoemaker offices drew farmers queuing for AAA allotment checks. A visitors night at Braddock Grange Hall featured Miss Ethel Krantz organizing an entertainment program. The Ebert House Braddock Heights planned winter closure, with Mrs Harry L Brittalm returning to Frederick with children. Earl Elliott and family moved to Mountaindale area. The Roland Smith Memorial Race at the Frederick Fair saw Gov J Millard Tawes start the gate. 13-year-old Douglas Smith found meteorite rocks later identified as blast furnace slag by Dr C S Yu of Hood College. Clyde W Smith resumed duties as parade marshal for the county race, a role he has held since 1912.
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Frederick County
Henry R. Shoemaker
Braddock Grange Hall
Ethel Krantz
Ebert
Braddock Heights
Harry L. Brittalm
Frederick
Harry Lochner
Anne Dutrow
J. Millard Tawes
Frederick Fair
Maryland
Roland Smith
Douglas Smith
Araby Road
C.S. Yu
Hood College
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Clyde W. Smith
Smith
Fair Board
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