Spirited Bidding Expands for Local Government Contracts
In the Washington area and beyond, builders react to a private-market lull by pursuing abundant government bids. Fairfax County and Montgomery County see surging interest with bids far under estimates and elevated competition from 10 to 23 offerings on projects like an animal shelter and a liquor warehouse.
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Washington
Ocal
Washington Area
Baltimore
Fairfax County
Montgomery
Eric Pye
Construction General, Inc
Silver Spring
Ann Dant
Arlington County
Montgomery County
A. S. Damiani
Department of Community and Economic Development
District of Columbia
Sam Starobin
General Services
Alexandria
Prince Georges County
George Breeden
Baltimore County Board of Education
Bill Davis
Baltimore City Public Works Office
Robert Castagnetti
Baltimore County Department of Public Works
Pye
Three’s a crowd when one ex intrudes on marriage
Dear Abby advises the wife to end lingering contact with her ex-husband to protect the new marriage. The letter writer from the carer of a brain damaged brother is advised to seek outside support and challenge deathbed promises. A third reader questions disclosure about adoption and Abby supports telling a child when appropriate but not broadcasting to others.
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Abby
1975 Feed Grain Allotment Set At 89 Million Acres
The USDA announces a 1975 national feed grain allotment of 89 million acres, unchanged from 1974, based on estimated yields for corn sorghum and barley. The figure guides potential payments and does not cap plantings. Loan rates for wheat and feed grains remain at 1974 levels, while soybeans lose loan programs. A separate 53.5 million acre wheat allotment sets payments thresholds if July-November prices dip under $2.05.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Clarke
Frederick
Warren County
ASCS
Pricing Pitfalls Turn Homes Into White Elephants
The text warns against overpricing homes due to sentiment, costs, or advice. Persistently high prices keep houses unsold, turning them into white elephants that eventually sell far below their fair market value.
Christmas Cantata by Riverton and Limeton Choirs
The Riverton United Methodist Church and Limeton United Methodist Church choirs present their annual Christmas cantata The King of Peace by John Emerson at 7 30 p m Sunday at Riverton Church directed by Willard Sawyer Limeton Choir directed by Mrs Charles Baldwin
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Riverton United
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Dear Abby
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Eal Estate
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