Assault Case Goes To Jury In 1973 Shotgun Attack
In the attempted murder trial of Gregory Allen Dorsey of Pine Avenue the jury begins deliberations after hearing closing arguments. State's Attorney Rothenhoefer says Workman warned a friend he might not survive the Dec 13 1973 shotgun assault on Bell's Lane. Defense argues two plausible theories exist and jurors should favor innocence. Dorsey has been acquitted on one charge of assault with intent to maim. the case continues on other charges including assault with intent to kill and assault and battery. The proceedings note details of the shooting and subsequent reports. Continuous coverage on page A-9.
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Gregory Allen Dorsey
Pine Avenue
Dorsey
Charles Edgar Workman
Bell's Lane
Robert 5. Rothenhoefer
Workman
Dicky
Greg Dorsey
Rothenhoefer
Jordan
Robert H. Frank
Frank
Barrick
Asault
Bells Lane
Workman's
Gail Plemmons
Rt. 5
Firm Selected To Prepare Airport Master Plan For Frederick
R Dixon Speas Associates won the bid to prepare Frederick Maryland's airport master plan after a day of proposals from Dewberry Nealon Davis Airways Engineering and Kaverle Bender Stone. The plan outlines growth land use layout and environmental impact with an estimated cost of 24000 to 30000 dollars funded by city state and federal aviation. Speas is favored for aligning with state planning and FAA standards and could complete the project within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport Commission
Manhasset
N.Y
Inc
Airways Engineering Corporation
Speas
Frederick
State of
Maryland
Baltimore Washington International
Commission
Dewberry, Nealon & Davis
Airways
Kaverle, Bender, Stone & Associates
Robert L. Strine
FAA
Departmen of Transportation
Glade Towne Homeowners Seek Drainage Solution
Walkersville residents from the Glade Towne subdivision told the Planning and Zoning Commission of drainage troubles after the development was sold to multiple builders. Chair Snyder noted the group only recommends to the town commission and cannot enforce rules.
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Glade Towne
Walkersville
Frederick County
Ernest A. C. Stauffer Ausherman
George and
Aliver Walds
Planning and Zoning Commission
J. Herbert Snyder
Snyder
U.S. Congress
Countywide Open Burning Of Garbage Ordered To Stop
Federal EPA and Maryland officials announce a stop to open burning by county garbage haulers. Wetzel and others must halt operations by July 1, with notices of violation issued to those burning regularly. Landfill is Reichs Ford Road. officials say customers will face higher costs during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzel
Fres
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Lime Solid Wastes Division
Frederick County Air Quality Control Officer
Paul Beale
Reich's Ford Road
Arash
Frederick Air Quality Control
New Post
Walter Binchell
Sabillesville
Leonard A. Fogte
Thurmom
Sware
Itere
Ward Barstow
State Solid Waste Division
City Budget Requests Near Six Million For 1974-75
The city seeks a 5.9 million budget for 1974 75 up 28.5 percent from 1973 74 The main rise comes from general fund needs with salaries up by about 458 thousand The water and sewer budget asks 1 16 million up 21 percent Highway users fund requests total 304 401 up 12 5 percent Meetings at City Hall Assembly Room will review four city fire company concerns and departmental requests next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Budget
City Hall
Lawmakers Press For C&O Funds
A group led by Glenn Beall Jr and Senator McClellan urge increased funding for the C&O Canal restoration ahead of the 1976 bicentennial. They cite $4 million in damages and only $1.8 million spent, seeking quick Interior commitment and funding in the Appropriations process. May 1 meeting with Interior Secretary Morton is planned.
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Washington
C&o
Glenn Beall Jr
Appropriations Committees
Beall
Mathes
Interior
Rogers Morten
Lafayette Key plaque exhibit at Burr Artz Library extended
The Lafayette Key plaque display at the Burr Artz Library, Court Square, will stay on view until May 1. The exhibit features the original letter connected to Lafayette and John McPherson’s visit, with Francis Scott Key and genealogical notes on the Rows and Potts families explained by Mrs. Charles W. Ross IIT.
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Burr Artz
Ross
Court Square
Lafayette
Lather
Wylie Merwon
John McPherson
Frederick
Colonel McPherson
Artz Library
Francis Scott Key
Charles W. Ross Iit
Potts
Key
Health planners oppose road shop near Montevue site
Frederick County health planners urge a moratorium on plans for a county road shop at Montevue Nursing Home. They warn heavy traffic could disrupt nursing home operations and push for a master plan balancing elderly care needs with land use. Council members plan to reconsider current site and funding.
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Montevue
Ivy Commissioners
Sacre
Health Planning Council
Richard T. Menconeri
Frederick County
Ori Nented
Ken Pohlman
Rockville
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg
Boyds
Pohlman
David Aultman
Stock market rally lifts shares after weekly dip
New York stock prices rallied across sectors after earlier declines this week. At 10 30 a m the Dow Jones Industrial Average showed a broad gain as investors absorbed economic news and shifted sentiment toward equities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dow Janes
Work-Study Program Reduces Job-Hopping in Frederick County
Frederick County's work-study program shows 80 percent of graduates remain in their chosen field after completion while only 60 percent had stated career objectives initially. The program funds 457 students earning an average 1220.18 dollars yearly, with last year’s earnings and taxes totaling 55 624 and 74 201 respectively. The director says the program aims to develop competency and align jobs with students’ long-term vocational plans to prevent job-hopping.
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Frederick County
Mee Ores
Green
Frederick
Moser
Noo
Ee Ee
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Gregory Dorsey
Charles Workman
Johnny Johns
Anthony Bowie
Jay Johns
Jenry
Saint John's Catholic Church
R. Dixon Speas Associates
William E. Graffam
County Towns Reporter
Barstow
EPA
LeGrus
Sneadmer
Board of Aldermen
Betty Rice
Mark Sneadner
Jeanne Warrenfeltz
Larry Lipman
C&o Funds
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