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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
2
Lagos AP reports continued fighting in Nigeria as Biafra defends Orlu and Owerri while federal forces push toward Umuahia. A senior officer expects five more years of war despite Umuahia’s fall, and Biafra rejects unity talks.
Washington AP reports Tricia Nixon plans a May 10 White House party for 20 to 30 year olds. It will be her first big event since her father became president with Tricia organizing the arrangements and a guest list described as rather ambitious.
Baltimore police and PI agents arrested Carl DeGiorgio of New York City and Gary Garvan of Miami after two concealed weapons were found in jackets on Flight 139 from New York to Baltimore. The men were to be arraigned on boarding a plane with concealed weapons. The plane continued to Miami with passengers disembarked after the incident.
About 200 students gathered at the University of Maryland to object to a CIA funded 60 000 grant for a photo recognition project. A small security front held back most demonstrators while a delegation met with Dr Atchison to urge the center to discontinue CIA sponsored work.
Transportation Secretary John Volpe shifts focus toward two contentious projects. The SST and an airports loans bill rise ahead of mass transit funding, with critics arguing loan guarantees worsen debt markets while backers urge U S aviation competitiveness and congestion relief.
Maryland delays final approval for Maryland Marine Properties plan to fill 198 acres of state land near Ocean City. The Board of Public Works paused as Gov Mandel seeks more study time. The exchange would swap 562 acres of wetlands for submerged land and faces federal boundary challenges.
Washington AP reports Dr Jerome Namias a visiting scientist at the Scripps Institute says undiscovered solar variations could void reliable long term forecasts. He warns sunspots and flares alter radiation and major irregularities may yet be found threatening future forecasting.
Frederick County commissioners proclaimed May 10 as Fire Service Recognition Day to honor County and state firefighters and all others who render fire services. The proclamation expresses appreciation for their service and dedication to public safety.
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