Problems Right Out Of Blue
In Downsville Maryland residents complain about a skydiving club using 12 acres for landings. Parachutists reportedly land in gardens and crops, damage property, disrupt church services, and prompt petitions to authorities. Club operators cite land lease income and aim to improve landings while planning restrictions are considered.
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Martha Coleman
Hagerstown Morning Herald
Downsville, Md
Walter Metz
Metz
Potomac River
Southern Cross Sports Parachute Club
Downsville
Bob Dawson
Dawson
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Washington
Cumberland
University of Maryland
H. J. Bowers
Bowers
Coffman
Washington County Commissioners
Planning and Zoning Commission
Donald Frush
Frush
Navy seeks land for Sanguine submarine comms network
The Navy will search federally owned land nationwide for a suitable site for the Sanguine submarine communications network. After a two month suspension, officials plan to resume in the 1975 fiscal year starting July 1 if Congress approves. The study will cover all land in the continental United States 500 square miles or larger, evaluating population density topography and soil conductivity amid environmental opposition.
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Washington
Navy
Congress
Wisconsin
Texas
Michigan
United States
Mustache Champ Named Father’s Mustache Winner
Jay Nestle of Broomfield Colorado won the second International Father’s Mustache Competition as about 40 contestants vied for honors. Nestle plans to grow his 24 inch handlebar to 36 to 40 inches by 1976 Colorado centennial. He spends daily time on grooming and works at Chuck’s Quality Meats while coping with his long mustache.
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Baltimore, Md
Jay Nestle
Nestle
Colorado
Chuck's Quality Meats
Broomfield
Colo
Meat Holdback Reduces Supplies in Midwest Markets
The Associated Press reports meat supplies in several Midwest markets were down as cattle and hog volumes fell while some traders questioned if a farmer holdback was occurring. The Agriculture Department noted no clear nationwide holdback, with a tentative, temporary tactic aimed at lifting low prices amid calls for loan guarantees and import quotas.
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Associated Press
Agriculture Department
John McGregor
Washington
Bill Marshall
Kansas City
Midwest
U.s.agriculture Department
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Kansas
Montana
Utah
House Agriculture Committee
Senate Subcommittee On Agriculture Credits
Maharaj Ji Loses Boat in Denver Deal
Guru Maharaj Ji whose 22 foot cabin cruiser was pledged as a wedding gift has reclaimed the boat from the dealer. Followers could not secure a bank loan for the remaining $7 200 after paying $2 000 in cash. The boat dealer said the bank would not fund the loan either.
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Denver
Maharaj Ji
Bud Treat
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Navy Communication
Susan White
ED Hook SR
Maryland
Litter Greek
North Main St
Eastchester
Raesge Company
Fia
Kem-Namel
Pan
Seafood
New York Strip
N. Main ST
Hayble
Sheraton Hotel
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