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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1974
Page
4
The report describes a state initiative to support a downtown housing rehabilitation project. It notes the involvement of key officials, a planned funding role, and expected impact on urban renewal and local employment.
In Annapolis the Maryland General Assembly’s Equal Rights Amendment leads Judge Mathew Evans in Anne Arundel County to award the blind husband $25 a week alimony from his wife. The ruling, if upheld, could amend state divorce law to reflect the amendment. The case is noted as unusual and may be appealed.
A railroad tank car carrying ammunition exploded near a Burlington Northern switch yard in Wenatchee Washington injuring sixty six including six seriously. The blast caused fires and damaged a dozen homes and near by residences within a mile of the site.
Maryland Democratic Party aided Governor Mandel's reelection fund by handling and sharing ticket proceeds from a joint Four Star Salute dinner. The state party will be reimbursed for sold tickets and gain a percentage, with officials calling the fundraiser nonpartisan and a salute to public officeholders.
Annapolis officials say it is premature to measure how new federal railroad subsidies will affect Delmarva service. Secretary Hughes and planning director Smith told the House Appropriations Committee they seek data to keep rail on the Eastern Shore viable, stressing profitability of some lines and defense and disaster needs of an alternate route.
Maryland probes widen as federal indictments target Jerome Boloff Lester Matz Allen Green and Bud Hamerman. The case ties to former Vice President Spiro Agnew who pled guilty to kickback charges and now leads a quieter life near the Severn River while investigation continues into political corruption linked to Baltimore power circles.
Evel Knievel has obtained Idaho permission for his rocket powered motorcycle jump over the Snake River Canyon. The planned event on September 6 spans a canyon about a quarter of a mile wide and 500 feet deep.
Baltimore officials tell GEICO to justify a proposed increase in auto insurance rates. A state insurance official says detailed information is needed to assess the need and effects of the hike, noting data collection will take time and that inflation and maintenance costs influence pricing.
Maryland faces potential repayment of Medicaid overpayments totaling about 1.5 million dollars for fiscal years 1969 through 1974 as nursing homes worry they may be forced to reimburse the state. Health officials note uncollectible sums possible if state audits flag excess payments. industry spokesmen say any owed funds would be repaid with interest, though some homes could face hardship.
In Hagerstown Maryland police investigated a late night disturbance at a motel. They learned the noisy poolside was caused by a convention of the Maryland Fraternal Order of Police.
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