O'Malley Loses 26,000 Manufacturing Jobs - Declares October Manufacturing Month

For Immediate Release

October 7, 2013

Contact:

Steve Crim

stevecrim@gmail.com

(410) 353-3116

 

On Friday, Governor Martin O'Malley issued a proclamation declaring October 'Manufacturing Month,' and issued a press release talking about everything he was going to do to turn around manufacturing in the state. O'Malley reasoned, "manufacturing offers one of our greatest opportunities to strengthen our middle class, grow jobs and create new opportunities in Maryland."

"Governor O'Malley finally recognizes - six years too late - the importance of manufacturing to our economy. But we wholeheartedly disagree about the solution," stated Larry Hogan, business leader and Change Maryland Founder. "The O'Malley-Brown plan includes a whole lot of talk - more studies, commissions, roundtables, a monthly blog post, and even a proclamation - but no real solutions for an industry that has lost over 26,000 jobs since 2007, and has lost over 2,000 jobs between July and August of this year."

"The O'Malley-Brown administration has been openly hostile to manufacturing and the private sector in this state since the day they were sworn into office. A monthly blog post isn't going to reverse the troubling downward trend of manufacturing in our state," Hogan said. "In fact, it is an insult to the thousands of middle-class workers and their families who have struggled to find employment and make ends meet because of the O'Malley-Brown misguided policies."

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' State and Area Employment data, Maryland businesses employed 133,200 workers in January 2007. In August 2013, preliminary results indicate manufacturing employment has dropped to just 106,800 jobs - a total drop over 20% in the sector since 2007.

Hogan went in to say, "no amount of lip service can undo this Governor's deplorable record on jobs. 120,000 more Marylanders remain unemployed since O'Malley took office, and 26,000 of those are in our manufacturing sector. It's time we had a governor who will put action behind their words. It’s time to Change Maryland."

Change Maryland founder Larry Hogan is also the founder, President and CEO of the Hogan Companies, leaders in economic development who have brought hundreds of companies and thousands of jobs to Maryland, and have done over $2 billion in business in the state.

Hogan concluded, "This manufacturing proclamation is just the latest stunt by this governor to hide his horrible jobs record.  Last month, the governor made a ridiculous claim about recovering 100% of the jobs lost in the recession when in fact 120,000 more Marylanders are out of work today than when he first took office."

Bureau of Labor Statistics research shows Maryland's unemployment rate was 3.6% in April 2007, and nearly doubled to 7% in July 2013.

Change Maryland is the largest and fastest growing citizen organization in the state. The group organized a Business Summit on Improving Maryland's Economic Competitiveness which focused on solutions to the state's serious economic issues, which was attended by federal, state, and local government officials, economists, think tanks, and over 400 Maryland business leaders.

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State and Area Employment, Hours, and Earnings

Series Id:    SMS24000003000000001 Seasonally Adjusted Maryland, Statewide, Manufacturing, All Employees in ThousandsTop of Form     Bottom of Form
Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Annual
2007	133.2	132.9	132.8	132.7	132.5	132.4	132.3	131.9	131.2	131.5	131.2	131.1
2008	131.0	130.9	130.2	129.4	128.9	128.5	128.3	128.0	127.3	126.2	125.2	124.3
2009	123.1	122.1	120.9	119.7	119.1	118.2	117.2	117.0	117.3	117.3	117.1	116.7
2010	116.3	114.7	115.3	115.7	115.4	114.9	114.5	114.0	113.4	112.8	112.4	112.2
2011	113.9	113.9	113.7	113.8	113.4	112.9	112.7	112.3	111.6	111.5	111.2	110.7
2012	110.9	110.3	110.0	109.9	109.6	109.6	109.6	108.9	107.6	105.7	105.5	105.3
2013	105.4	105.8	106.2	106.7	106.9	107.2	108.5	106.8(P)
P : Preliminary

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Background:

Governor O'Malley's Press Release:

http://www.governor.maryland.gov/blog/?p=9282

Pocomoke Christmas Parade Has NEW Website

It's not too soon to begin planning on being a participant in the 41st annual Christmas Parade in Pocomoke City.

The brand new website is up and running and has ALL the information you need to enter the parade for this year. 
 
Just go to the website: www.pocomokechristmasparade.com, select the proper area as it applies to your group or organization  and fill out the application.

This years nighttime Christmas parade will be held on December 2, 2013! 

Pocomoke Fire Company Cadets Host "All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner"

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS !!!

So Much To Do At The Pocomoke Fall Festival This Saturday!

Twist & Shout ~ Beatles Tribute Band Returns To MarVa Theater

Twist & Shout!

Beatles Tribute Band

 

Opening Act: Evan & Leslie

October 12th

Time: 7 PM
Tickets: $10 in advance or $15 at the door

They rocked the Mar-Va last year and are back again! Don't miss this stellar performance. They'll have you dancing, singing, and shouting for more!

 

Additional ticket locations include:

Market Street Deli

T's Corner

Enchanted Florist

Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce

Online - Click Here!

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES:

Show your Government ID at the door to get in for $10!

 

Don't Miss This At The Pocomoke Fall Festival

Chesapeake Bay Farms Adds More To Their Farm Excitement!!

Those folks that make the yummy, all natural ice cream and all those other tasty milk products right on their farm have created another reason for all of us to keep on returning! 

Their new wagon!  And get this!! 

 Chesapeake Bay Farms will be offering tours of the farm and processing facility on

 

Saturday, October 12, 2013 AND Saturday, October 26, 2013

 The tours also include a hayride around the farm, a mozzarella cheese stretching demonstration and a cheese tasting.

COST: $10 for adults and $7 for kids 10 and under

 

tours are by reservation only....

please call Laura @ 4433738487 to sign up

 

4111 Whitesburg Road
Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851

 

https://www.facebook.com/CheaspeakeBayFarms

Miss Fire Prevention For Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company

Kallie Speta was selected by the  Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary as Miss Fire Prevention for 2013-2014.

CONGRATULATIONS, KALLIE!

Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting Scheduled

A G E N D A

POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

7:30 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2013

City Hall

 

 

1. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

 
2.  Review and approval of minutes from meeting of September 9, 2013.
 
3.  Review and approval of bills to be paid.
 
4.  Mr. Charles Webster representing Relay for Life Committee.
 
5.  Authorize Mayor to sign Proclamation regarding 100 Year Anniversary of Unionville Masonic Lodge #45.
 
6.  Standard Solar Company to continue discussion of proposed solar energy project on Dunn Swamp Road.
 
7.  City Attorney to discuss status of recently adopted Ethics Policies.
 
8.  City Manager to recommend purchase of freestanding lighted Christmas display.
 
9.  Recommendation and update concerning vacant properties at 708, 710, 712 Second Street. (owner, Molock Group)
 
10.  City Manager to present update status of construction on new clubhouse building at Winter Quarters Golf Course
 
 
Comments from the Audience.
Mayor and Council Items.
Adjourn.

TIME MACHINE ... 1910, 1963, 1910, 1952, 1947

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)
　

September, 1910
(Gettysburg Times- Gettysburg, Pa.)

JEALOUS WIFE SLAYS HUSBAND

She Shoots Him in the Head in Lawyer's Office

SOUGHT A RECONCILIATION

Sought Revenge When She Learned He Was Arranging to Leave With Another Woman

Salisbury, Md., Sept. 10- Absorbed for the desire of revenge, and jealous of her husband's attentions to other women, Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Hudson, wife of Tobias Hudson, a mechanic (locksmith), formerly of Cambridge, Md., and Laurel, Del., but for the past three months a resident of Salisbury, shot and almost instantly killed him in this city.

The shooting took place in the rear room of the offices of States Attorney Joseph L. Bailey, where they had met for the purpose of a reconciliation.

The story leading up to the crime dates back eleven years, according to Mrs. Hudson. Wednesday last, Mrs. Hudson appeared in Salisbury and swore out a warrant before Justice Trader against Hudson for non-support and desertion. The trial took place and he was held under $250 bail for his appearance September 21, if in the meantime he had not made some arrangement to support his wife.

Hudson had agreed to return to his former home in Cambridge as soon as he had finished up his business arrangements in this city. This satisfied the wife, but the climax came when she heard that he was arranging to leave Salisbury with another woman. This is partially responsible for the murder.

Mrs. Hudson saw her husband driving with a woman. Then she made here arrangements to finish her troubles, as she said after the crime was committed.

Mrs. Hudson went to a hardware store and purchased a revolver, asking that they oil same and load it, as she wanted it in good working shape. Next she went to the office of the states attorney and told him to get her husband to come up, as she wanted to have a final talk with him before leaving.

When Hudson approved, he was shown to the back room, and they were to talk it over. They were left alone in this room. They were there for more than twenty minutes, according to the testimony before the coroner's jury, and after a while the wife began to quarrel with her husband.

According to the testimony, Hudson could be seen through the glass door between making gestures as if he was trying to make some matters plain, and he was heard to say: "Well, if this is all you wanted with me, I will leave." And then he turned and reached for his hat, turning his back toward the wife. She produced the revolver and fired the fatal shot, which entered Hudson's temple.

Mr. Bailey rushed to the back room. He says his first impression was that the man had killed himself, but turning, he saw the pistol in the hand of the woman, still smoking. "My god woman, do you know what you have done?" and she immediately replied: "I am no worse now than I was before."

The injured man was taken to the hospital, where he died in about one hour, never regaining consciousness. Mrs. Hudson was lodged in the county jail.

At the time of the shooting there were women clients in Mr. Bailey's office. The women fainted and are under the care of physicians.

　

October, 1910
(Washington Post)

MRS. HUDSON FOUND GUILTY

Convicted of Manslaughter for Causing Husband's Death at Salisbury

Special to The Washington Post.

Salisbury, Md., Oct. 9.- Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson, who has been on trial for the death of her husband, Tobias Hudson, for the last four days, was late last night declared guilty of manslaughter by the jury. Sentence was suspended pending a decision by the defense regarding an appeal.

The plea of the defense was insanity.

Mrs. Hudson's son and her former husband, Joseph R. Anthony, were present when the jury brought in its finding.

Footnote: Further information about the case was not found.
　
　

January, 1963
(The Salisbury Times)

POCOMOKE CITY - New officers of the city volunteer fire department were elected recently. They are: Joe Byrd, president; Joe Mariner, vice-president; James Fykes, secretary; Raymond Dryden, treasurer; Fred U. Henderson, chief; Raymond C. Dryden, assistant chief; George Young, chief engineer; Clayton Lambertson, trustee.

On the ambulance committee are: Lee Ray Thompson, president; R.I. Givens, secretary and treasurer; Herbert Somers, Pete Dulick, and Dwight Campbell, trustees.


April, 1910
(Altoona Mirror- Altoona, Pa.)

Quakes Follow Coast Line

Snow Hill, Md., April, 25.- Slight earthquake shocks were felt by many of the residents of Snow Hill and throughout Worcester County. The vibrations are believed to have been a continuation of the Atlantic City quake down the coast line, this county extending to the sea.　

　

April, 1952
(The Salisbury Times)

(Excerpts)

Three more schools and counties have announced winners in the eliminations preceding the Delmarva Spelling Bee on April 25.

The three winners in Accomack, County, Va., were Judy Lang, 11-year-old Temperanceville School pupil and Richard Poulson, 13, and Janice Somers, 12, both of Bloxom School.

The Accomack bee was held in Parksely High School last week with 23 contestants participating. Herbert S. Powell was pronouncer and judges were Mrs. Elenor Hopkins, Miss May Mears, and Miss Iona Birch.
　

August, 1947 (Time Machine archive)

While much of Maryland wasn't returning to Eastern Standard Time until September 29th, Pocomoke City had voted to return to "slow time" at midnight Monday, September 1st. Snow Hill and Berlin were expected to do the same based on an agreement by the mayors of the three towns to stick together on the time change. Salisbury was going to make the change early Tuesday, September 2nd so as to keep an extra hour for the Labor Day weekend, while Ocean City was expected to remain on Daylight Savings Time until September 29th.

Footnote: For many years the state of Virginia remained on Eastern Standard Time all year.  In the 1960's when I was living in Pocomoke City and working at WESR in Virginia, I'd leave home at 6AM during the summer and arrive at the station at 530AM!  However, when I left for the 30-minute drive home the time in Pocomoke City would be an hour and a half later when I arrived back. -tk
　

　

Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? It can be just a line or two, or more if you wish. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

New Club House / Winter Quarters Golf Course

Back on June 9, 2013 the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company burned down the Clubhouse at the Winter Quarters Golf Course.  The training exercise for the Pocomoke Fire Company included Greenbackville, Virginia and Stockton, Maryland fire companies.

Pocomoke Vol. Fire Co. Photo


 

The clubhouse was burned to make way for a more modern facility. The Pocomoke City Mayor and Council will discuss the status of the new clubhouse construction during Monday night Mayor and Council meeting.

New Winter Quarters Golf Course Clubhouse
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Work still being done on the inside of the clubhouse but looks like it won't take much longer.  More info available soon.

 

For photos of the clubhouse control burn:

http://www.pocomokefire.com/training6-9-13golf%20pg%201.htm

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

1910.. In Salisbury, wife fatally shoots husband in State's Attorney's office; 1963.. Pocomoke Fire Department elects officers; 1910.. Earthquake shocks in Worcester County; 1952.. More Delmarva Spelling Bee contestants; 1947.. Eastern Shore time changes vary.

Although you may not find these items in a history book, they are a part of our local history and you can read more about it this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!



Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? It can be just a line or two, or more if you wish. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Accomack County / Deer Hunting With Dogs

At Thursday nights called meeting of the Accomack County Board of Supervisors, the primary subject was Deer hunting with dogs, but the first order of business was a request from Riverside Memorial Hospital to extend their special use permit. A motion was made to do so and passed with a unanimous vote.

The notice to public hearing reads: Shall the Accomack County Supervisors petition the Virginia board of Game and Inland fisheries to amend the Virginia Hunting Regulations to prohibit deer hunting with hunting dogs in Accomack County.

Twenty eight people spoke for or against this motion, 17 for the motion and 11 against. Comments for the motion were mostly related to property rights disrespect as to hunters and dogs running loose on their property. All of the speakers for the motion told stories about loose dogs, abandoned dogs, damage by dogs and simply the taking away of property rights of landowners. All of these speakers were from Accomack County.

The Virginia Dog Hunting Alliance of Virginia was represented by Kirby Burch who was one of the eleven speakers. Several hunt clubs were represented by their presidents or chairmen. Most of the balance of the eleven speakers came from long time Accomack county residents saying they had hunted deer with dogs in Accomack County for many years with some saying it was the "come-heres" that wanted change, with others just saying it was a way of life.

When the Public Hearing was closed Mr. Hart, Chairman, asked the board if they wanted to vote on the motion. Ms. Thornton spoke first saying she had lost animals from her business from just dogs on the island that were pets and she understood what land-owners were going through. Jack Gray then asked for a delay until he could speak to more citizens. Grayson Chesser then said he too would like to delay the vote until he could think about the issue and speak to residents of his district. Reneta Major then said she had family members with hunting dogs and needed time to think about this issue. Laura Belle Gordy explained that the decision was up to Game and Inland Fisheries and that the Board of Supervisors could only make a recommendation. Kay Lewis comment was that this motion had been on the docket for a long time and any kind of delay was not necessary. Robert Crockett and Ron Wolff made no comment.

After some discussion with the County Attorney Mark Taylor, Ms. Thornton made a motion to vote on this issue at the next regular meeting scheduled for October 16.

This motion passed with only Mr. Chesser voting no.

Source:

Worcester County Sheriff's Office ~ Malicious Destruction of Mailboxes

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

 

Incident: Malicious Destruction of Mailboxes

 Location of Crime: Bishopville, MD

 

 

Narrative:
 On October 4, 2013 around 1:15 am Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s were alerted by a member of the Bishopville Community that several people were riding around in a dark colored truck smashing mailboxes.

 

 Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office along with Troopers from the Maryland State Police Barrack in Berlin began converging on the Bishopville Community.

 

A Trooper from the State Police located a dark colored pick-up truck traveling on Saint Martin’s Neck Road near Route 90. The Trooper stopped the truck and upon approaching the vehicle he located 4 people in the bed of the truck along with the driver. Also in the truck bed were 29 watermelons.

 

 While one Deputy assisted the Trooper, another began traveling the roads of Bishopville.

 

Through the Sheriff’s Office investigation a total of 14 US Mailboxes, 1 Waste Management Trash Can, and 1 sign for a Church Parsonage were located damaged.

 

The investigation revealed that the suspects were riding along Bishopville Road and Saint Martin’s Neck Road throwing water melons at mailboxes in an attempt to destroy them. During their initial interviews all 5 identified themselves as Firefighters from Sussex County Delaware. All 5 admitted to being involved in the crimes committed and were arrested.

 

 All were later transported to the Sheriff’s Office by the Ocean City Police Department and processed. All were released pending trial by a District Court Commissioner.

 

Many thanks to the observant citizen.

 

 Suspects:
 Stewart William Pryor 28 of Millsboro, DE
 Dylan Lee Sharp 19 of Milton, DE
 Franklin Adam Martin 23 of Milton, DE
 Sean James MaGee, 23 of Selbyville, DE
 Addison Hill-Bittner, 22 of Rehboth DE

 

 Charges:
 16 counts for each suspect MDOP Less than $500

 

 1 count for each suspect MDOP Scheme More than $500

David Craig Announces Plan to Jump-Start Maryland’s Manufacturing Sector

For release 10.4.13

Contact: Jim Pettit

301.704.1363

@jamesmpettit

Harford County Executive David R. Craig released today a plan to jump start the manufacturing sector which was presented at a forum of gubernatorial candidates in Towson today.  The Regional Manufacturing Institute, a non-profit organization representing Baltimore-area businesses, examined ways to improve the sector’s viability in the wake of a national report in which Maryland earned a “D” letter grade as compared to the other 49 states.

“Nationally, manufacturing is on the rebound, and Maryland needs to be a part of this,” said Craig. “With the federal government shutdown and ongoing fiscal emergencies, it’s clear that our state can no longer rely on our proximity to Washington D.C. to increase jobs, and we must diversify our economy.”

As Governor, Craig would institute three broad areas of reform - reducing taxes, reviewing regulations and taking advantage of the natural gas energy boom that is boosting manufacturing in other states.  Reducing the individual income tax is a priority because of the importance of start-up and early stage companies that are often organized as pass-through entities.  Regulations are often conflicting and duplicative among federal, state and local governments and will be the initial focus of a broader effort to overhaul the process.  Craig said it is also time to stop studying fracking and enable natural gas extraction to take place in Western Maryland in an environmentally-responsible manner.

As evidence of the systemic challenges documented in the annual “National Logistics and Manufacturing Report,” in which Maryland earned a “D,” Craig outlined metrics that illustrate the state is a regional laggard in manufacturing.  Manufacturing’s share of gross state product in Maryland, at 6.5%, is the lowest of any surrounding states and well below the national average. The number of manufacturing jobs dropped from 133,000 in 2007 to 107,000 in 2013, a loss of 26,000 jobs and a 20% decline which is higher than Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

“Manufacturing supports high-paying jobs that Marylanders need,“ said Craig. “We need to reverse the damage of the O’Malley-Brown years and actually grow jobs that meet the needs of people across various education attainment levels and in all parts of the state.”

The O’Malley-Brown Administration has raised taxes, fees and tolls 40 times that remove an additional $3.1 billion out of the private sector economy per year.

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Background:

1. Attachment: Manufacturing,pdf

2. National Logistics and Manufacturing Report 2013
http://conexus.cberdata.org/files/National2013.pdf

David Craig Urges Lt. Gov Brown to Reconsider Attending Manufacturing Forum

 

For immediate release: 10.3.13

Contact: Jim Pettit

301.704.1363

@jamesmpettit

Harford County Executive and Maryland candidate for Governor David R. Craig said Lt. Governor Anthony Brown should reconsider his position about cancelling attendance at a manufacturing forum.   The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland, which represents businesses in the Baltimore area, is reviewing policy positions from each of the candidates for Governor, all of whom with the exception of Brown, are scheduled to attend October 4.

The keynote address will examine why Maryland earned a “D” letter grade according to a national report on manufacturing.     Ranking states among its peers in several areas including diversification of industries, tax climate and human capital potential, the report reinforces dismal results in Maryland’s business climate compared to other states in the region.

“With ongoing fiscal emergencies in Washington having an adverse impact on Maryland’s ability to grow jobs, one would think that the Lt. Governor might want to learn about ways to diversify our state’s employment base,” said Craig.  “Unfortunately his priorities appear not to lie with regular people who need high-paying jobs in a manufacturing rebound that could leave Maryland behind.”

A recent report issued by Boston Consulting Group predicted the boom in shale "fracking" and resulting lower natural-gas and electricity prices,  is setting the stage for the U.S. becoming one of the lowest-cost countries for manufacturing in the developed world.  The U.S. deficit on trade of manufactured goods in the first half of 2013 declined from the same period a year earlier according to the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation.  The improvement is significant and halts a trend where the U.S. lost manufacturing business to China, South Korea and other nations.

Maryland’s manufacturing employment dropped from 133,000 in 2007 to 107,000 in 2013, a loss of 26,000 jobs and a 20% decline which is higher than both Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  Moreover, Maryland's manufacturing share of gross state product at 6.5% is the lowest in the region compared to surrounding states and well below the national average of 11.9% of GDP.

“Martin O’Malley and Anthony Brown should both have a seat at the front of the room for this important event,” said Craig.



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Background: RMI

http://rmiofmaryland.com/category/upcoming-events/

From the Office of the State's Attorney for Worcester County

Beau Oglesby, State's Attorney for Worcester County
RE:  Charles Phillips Sentenced

Today marks the conclusion of a long and painful journey for the Niblett family. After being found guilty of First Degree Murder in June of this year, Charles Phillips was sentenced to Life Without The Possibility of Parole. 

 I am greatful for the extraordinary efforts of law enforcement, the hard work and dedication from members of The Office of The State's Attorney and most importantly the strength and trust of the Niblett family.

 Because of their efforts and support, Mr. Phillips will spend the rest of his natural life in prison.

Beau Oglesby
Worcester County
State's Attorney

Pocomoke City Disturbance Leads To Arrest For Drugs

      
 On 04 October 2013 at approximately 8:15am. Pocomoke City Police Officers received a call to respond to 612 Walnut St. for a disturbance at that location.

Pocomoke City Police Department Photo

Once Officers arrived, they began their investigation which led to the seizure of three large ziplock sandwich bags with approximately1/4 ounce each of  marijuana inside, two large pots with marijuana plants, a large plastic container which contained approximately ½ ounce of marijuana and a large smoking device with marijuana residue. 

Arrested was Clay Michael Carlton who resided at 612 Walnut Street.