Ditch cave-in rescues two sewer workers
Two city sewer department employees, Charles J. Baer and Bruce E. Cline, were rescued when a seven foot deep ditch wall collapsed at Center Street. They were freed with help from co workers and United Rescue Squad and transported to Frederick Memorial Hospital for X rays and observation. The trench linked Center Street to a park site and no fractures were reported at press time.
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Hood College installs its first woman president by kiss
Hood College marked its 83rd Convocation with Dr. Martha E. Church becoming the institution’s first woman president. Lawrence Marx Jr. inducted her in the Hudson Outdoor Theatre during a formal ceremony as students, faculty, alumnae and guests observed, on the eve of the college’s record enrollment and strong finances.
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Tenants Face Steep Rent Hikes After Law Lapses
Tenants across Frederick County report drastic rent increases effective September 1 after the state rent control law expired July 1. Individuals including disabled 60 year old Inez Heatherly and others on Old Frederick Co. properties see monthly rises from 70 to 150 dollars, 95 dollars, or 125 dollars. Neighbors claim no improvement accompanies the hikes. Some renters warn they cannot cover medical costs and basic living expenses as landlords target low income households. James Boyd and John Howard describe burdens from rising rents as they plan nursing home care and relocation.
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Mayor offers little help in rent crisis
Mayor Ronald N. Young expressed sympathy for tenants facing sharp rent hikes but said no immediate relief is planned. He announced Building Inspector Charles Mock will inspect nearly 200 houses citywide, per NAACP president Lord Nickens, then urge owners to make corrections. Nickens seeks statewide rent control. the mayor cautions he cannot pledge support until reviewing a specific bill.
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Selassie Dies Claims and Global Market Notes
Former Ethiopian ruler Haile Selassie is reported dead in a brief obituary notice. A separate item notes a grain boycott breakthrough near completion. Railroad workers face layoffs linked to a miners strike and John D Rockefeller warns of unchecked government spending. Weather brief predicts mostly sunny skies with high temps in the upper 80s to 90, cooling tonight.
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Sinai Agreement Nears Signing With Israel Egypt Pact
Secretary Kissinger says only nuances remain in a three section pact with Israel and Egypt. A key portion, ready for signing, binds both sides to refrain from force and allows Israeli cargo via the Suez Canal. Egypt seeks peace and territorial issues amid broader regional concerns.
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Leading indicators rise for fifth straight month in July
The Commerce Department reports the index of leading indicators up 1.7 percent in July, with seven of ten components rising. Strongest gains come from consumer goods and raw materials orders, while money supply and some supplier metrics weigh on the composite. The July advance, plus a revised June jump, signals ongoing economic recovery.
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Heat wave persists amid light storm in Frederick County
A brief heavy storm hit Frederick County around 8 30 PM but did little to ease a three day heat wave. Rain amounts ranged from a tenth to under half an inch with loud thunder and lightning as the temperature fell from 95 to 72. Officials report scattered power problems and no storm related accidents. The outlook stays hot with mid 90s, a few clouds, and a slight chance of rain. The New York stock market fell as inflation and higher rates weighed on trading, with the Dow at 799.12.
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Planner cites need for single home units in Frederick
State planner Mark Horak warned Frederick faces future economic and social strain if single family homes remain scarce. Speaking at a Kiwanis luncheon, he noted shifts from manufacturing to services, an aging city population, and a lag in per capita income growth, urging more balanced housing to sustain tax base and earnings.
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