20 Apr 1974
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1974
Page
1
Canned foods may rise 25 to 20 percent as shortages and higher raw material costs push prices up. Jenkins Food Corp president J O Neill Jenkins cites reduced canneries from 34 to two, farmer shifts to grain, and a 20 million case shortage versus last year.
Frederick County faces a delay in establishing independent manpower programs until 1980 under new revenue sharing rules. The county remains in a four county consortium with Washington Garrett and Allegany as prime sponsor and must use 1970 census figures for eligibility. Officials criticize the lack of population updates and warn of potential impacts on local job training.
County Attorney Richard Zimmerman pressed commissioners to authorize Beavin Company to privately advise his developer clients on water and sewer plan amendments before public hearings. Commissioners warn of conflict of interest as Beavin serves the Metropolitan Commission. Zimmerman insists on unofficial access, while Beavin previously declined.
At Ft. Detrick Frederick Cancer Research Center the National Cancer Institute redirects the Frederick Center from applied projects to basic creative research over the next year. Dr. Richard R. Bates explains a broader bio assay program and greater synthesis of new chemicals for a centralized repository to aid other labs.
A 20 strong group marks the 20th anniversary of the C&O Canal hike led by Justice William C. Douglas. They camp near Cahill Station and plan 15.3 mile Saturday, 18.1 Friday, 17.3 Thursday, and 17.8 miles on day one from Cumberland to Oldtown, with 85.5 miles left toward Williamsport. Public figures Beall and Douglas push funding and preservation while the route passes Paw Paw Tunnel and historic work details.
The YMCA board reluctantly returned a 6 xit inflatable "Bubble" built by Eastalco Aluminum to its maker after deeming the air-supported building impractical for use. A committee led by Dick Markey explored converting it into a gym complex, but size, heating needs, and safety concerns made occupancy unviable. The Y thanked Eastalco for the generous offer and noted the project would require substantial investment.
Within a 24 hour period ending at 10 a m fire crews responded to several calls in Waverley Apts Bidg C Independence Hyattstown Carroll Manor Woodboro and Brunswick including trash home and vehicle fires along with five ambulance calls and a small population noted with 45 males 4 females and 0 juveniles
A federal judge ordered the Watergate special prosecutor to turn over evidence related to President Nixon's suspected involvement in the Ellsberg break in. The discovery order also requires prosecutors to reveal materials they plan to use at the trial of six burglary defendants. The case includes claims that national security cannot be used as a defense.
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan warned that Israel would attack Syria without restraint as clashes and air battles intensified over the Golan Heights. Syria claimed multiple air losses while Israel reported its own aircraft downed and pilots hurt. A Phantom crash was reported in Lebanon and both sides exchanged attacks along Mt Hermon and border areas.
Residents across four states reported a large meteor sighting Friday night with a bright fireball seen from about 8 15 p.m. in the South Mountain area. Dr Ernest Cherrinton Hood College and Paul Oles Bahl Planetarium offered explanations while police logged dozens of calls about a possible crash.
The weatherman predicts clear skies and warm weekend temperatures after morning frost and fog. Low areas report light frost with temps in the 30s, while Unionville drops to the mid 20s. no garden damage noted overall. Cyclists fundraising Sunday expect sunny skies and temps in the 70s.
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