Six Years of Planning and No Zoning Debate
Six years of public hearings and battles over zoning in Washington County culminated in a draft ordinance reworked multiple times. Residents opposed limits on individual liberty while business groups urged zoning for industrial growth. The County Commissioners moved from an interim rule to push for a master plan, subdivision ordinance, or eventual zoning, amid pressure from a Committee to Fight Zoning and supporters in the Chamber of Commerce.
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Washington County
Howell C. Happ
Ite
Soonghe
Planning and Zoning Commission
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Commission
Counts
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Joseph Urgo
Salt i Wuld
Andy
County Commissioners
Commission
Yable
Houston
Texas
Frederick County
David J. Custer
James W. Hawthorne
Custer
County Roads Department
Funds Cleared For University Branch In County
Maryland lawmakers advance university branch plans amid debate on tax impacts. Senate approval supports 150000 for congressional district planning and 90000 for Western Maryland site, with focus on expanding Baltimore City districts into Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties. Legislation reshapes districts and pursues campus sites across counties including Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
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University
County
General Assembly
University of Maryland Branch
Washington County
Millar Tawes
Mary
Sland
Eastern Shore
Maryland
Estend
Baltimore City
Annestundel
Baltimore
Calvert Amd
Senators Threaten Changes In State Roads Commission
Senators voiced plans for changes in the State Roads Commission led by John B. Funk. Some supported a $19 million tax increase and a rerouting of duties with outside consultants, while others voted against the roads program. Proposals would shift spending to Western Maryland and a district including Carroll and Harford counties, plus parts of Anne Arundel and Baltimore.
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Jnty i
Tawes
Louis L. Gaid
Maryland
Jnl
State Roads Commission
George Bowen
Annapolis
Twalj
John B. Funk
Harry KR. Hughes
Carl Vling
Hughes
Edward ‘I
Hall
R-Calvert
George E. Snyder
D-Washing
Jor . Leer
Frederick
George LR. Hughes
Allegany
Vonk
Carroll and
Troward
Anne Aruntel
Baltimore
Funk
Roads Commission
House
Yunk
Ways Aid Means Committee
Dairies Closed By Pesticides Found In Milk
Six dairy farms across Maryland and Virginia have been ordered closed after milk samples contained the pesticide heptachlor. Baltimore health officials say the closures may last months until residues clear under FDA rules. A Senate committee backs stricter milk testing while processing plants warn of periodic checks every year.
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Taltimore
Baltimore City
Maryland
Virginia
Senate
Lee
Baltimore
Legisla
Spring Weather Promises Short Lifespan Of Warm Spell
County observers report mornings in the 60s and 70s with a brief warm spell. Bridgeport reached 72 and Aoonshoro 63. yesterday’s high near 47 and nights around 44. Rain was light with 0.0 inches at Bridgeport and 0.1 inches at Boonsboro, as colder air expected by afternoon.
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Aoonshoro
Bridgeport
D. Paul Oswald
J. Howard Beckenbaugh
Boonsboro
Bridgesport
Bounsboro
King Paul Clings To Life
Athens AP reports King Paul of Greece, 62, was given Holy Communion as he remained between life and death. Athens Radio said a palace priest administered the sacrament after a Mass in the chapel at Tatoi Place, while he hovered in critical condition.
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Athens
Paul
Greece
Tatoi Place
Racial Truce In State As Legislative Action Awaits
In Annapolis Maryland a truce among civil rights groups and lawmakers paused demonstrations while awaiting state action. Gov Tawes promised to back a comprehensive public accommodations bill and avoid dog force against protests if tensions remained contained. The session winds toward redistricting action with a planned special session next week.
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Tom Stuckey
Annapolis
Maryland
Thelers
John Wilson
Anne
Tawes
Baltimore City
Wilson
Prayer Rally Covers State Capitol Sit In
About 60 demonstrators staged a sit in in the state hall area near the governor, Senate, and House offices as a prayer service and protest unfolded. The event drew crowds outside. Local clergy led prayers during the gathering at the State Hall steps.
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State Senate
State Senate and Let Compassionate Umbystand- House Chambers Where the Leging
Dandersess
Jesus Christ
Edward
Ziegler
Oakton
Mary-Va
Tand Slate Hall
Heari Brethren
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Co.lefendants
James Hoffa
Eave Federal Cort
Chattanooga
Thamas Parks
Nashville
Ewing King
Nash
Penna, Ave
TOWAI
Mary Lou Bilt
King Paul
Nef Wask
DR. H. Gould
Long Meadow
Regent
Mount
Ise
India
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