Fire devastates Frederick business complex at East Street
The Frederick Business Properties Co. buildings at 911 923 East Street and four smaller shops were scorched in a major blaze. Officials estimate losses near 500000 with 200000 in stock at Hiltner's and extensive damage to the laundromat Kwik Kook and others. State Fire Marshal investigators arrive to determine the cause while Don Hiltner plans a temporary warehouse operation as rebuilding is discussed. Major Charles V. Main said investigators would probe the ruins. Fire emergency response involved about 200 volunteers, police, and National Guard members.
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Frederick
Frederick Business Properties Co
East Street
Hiltner’s
Selfservice Laundromat
Western Maryland Wholesale Co. Inc
Kwik-Kook Restaurant
Park & Shop Liquors
Charles V. Main
Donald H. Hiltner
Hiltner
Highland
East Second
Sagner
Highland Street
Ing
Hittner
Don Hiltmer
Guy E. Kelly
Frederick Business Properties
Hiltmer
Hilter
Hiltmer’s
National
Kwik Kook
Don Hiltner-Webster
Don Hiltner
Hilter’s
News-Post
Citizens Cited For Helping and Hampering Firemen On Scene
Police praised about a dozen private citizens who helped direct traffic during the Hiltner fire as six officers managed a crowd of about 10 000 on East Street. Firefighters faced cars and bystanders, delaying apparatus while authorities kept watchers from the unstable, burning building near the Monocacy shopping center.
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Barbara Laughlin
Oteff
Winter City
Hiltner
Richard E. Stine Jr
East Street
Seventh
Thirteenth
Monocacy
Tax Cut Prospects Inch Toward Big Personal Relief
Washington reports suggest President Nixon’s strategy may spark a large personal tax cut, with potential relief up to 7.5 billion dollars annually and possible expansion to 16.5 billion as Congress debates adjustments. Comparisons cite Johnson era cuts and the 1969 Tax Reform Act's effects on individual relief versus business tax shifts. The article notes investments credits and pending provisions shaping the outlook.
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Pase
John F. Wds Lymon
Johnson
Nixon
Rev Hobbs Accepts Call From Carroll Congregation
The Rev Roland C Hobbs assistant pastor at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Frederick for six years resigns to become pastor of Trinity Lutheran Deer Park Road near Westminster Carroll County beginning Oct 15 Trinity founded in 1866 serves a fast growing area Hobbs a Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary graduate ordained May 1965 will lead youth evangelism education and preaching duties in his new assignment
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Roland C. Hobbs
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Frederick
Carroll County
Hobbs
Trinity Lutheran Church
Deer Park Road
Westminster
Trinity Lutheran
Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary
Hobbes
Lini
Past Frederick Fires Mark Harsh Winters and Big Losses
A historical look at Frederick fires in near zero temperatures. The 1970 Elks Club blaze on West Second Street required nearly 200 firefighters and caused over 100000 in losses as ice froze ladders and hoses. A 1955 Penney’s fire on Market Street killed power and damaged the block with losses up to 300000.
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Frederick
Elks Club
West Second Street
J. C. Penney’s
N. Market St
Fort Detrick
Citizens Ladder
United Floodlight
Fire Log Summary From Washington County Area
Fire calls reported over 48 hours end at 10 am with incidents in Hiltner's East Street Juniors Citizens Independents Walkersville Brad dock Carryll Manor Woodsboro Halfway and surrounding routes. Notable fires include a Sunday building fire at 11 46 am and a Sunday brush fire near Route 1 70 West of Bradock Mountain. Ambulance calls total 18 with 15 emergencies and 3 routine. Jail population lists 21 males and 2 females.
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Hiltner’s
East Street
Uniteds
Walkersville
Braddock
Carryll Manor
Woodsboro
Halfway
Washington County
Citizens
Braddock Mountain
Clifton
Independents
Blue Mountain
County Roads
Thurmont
Stock Market Edges Up in Moderate New York Trading
In New York, stock market prices posted fractional advances in moderate trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average at 10:36 p.m. rose by 34.51 points to end near HB.51, reflecting modest gains across the index.
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New York
Mayor Praises Firefighters After Hiltner's Fire
Mayor E Paul Magaha praised the fire departments police and volunteers for an efficient joint response to Sunday's fire at Hiltner's calling it the worst in memory and noting Mr Hiltner will likely restart elsewhere. He credited the city forces for saving other buildings.
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E. Paul Magaha
Hiltner
Donald
Magada
Interviews Begin For PEP Jobs
Frederick County commissioners started interviews with thirty applicants for six new PEP funded positions. State funds totaling 117000 provide employment for unemployed residents with Vietnam veterans given hiring priority under U S Labor rules and program benefits align with regular county employees minus state retirement.
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Frederick County
U.S. Department of Labor
Nixon
Maryland
Fog Clears as Frederick County Sees Warm Spell
A dense ground fog early this morning gave way to sunshine over Frederick County. Overnight lows dipped to 55 degrees with a forecast of mid 80s highs today and Tuesday, followed by cooler nights. Weekend highs reached 81. Winds will be light and variable with little rain.
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Frederick County
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J. Rolfe Castleman
Cedric H. Smith
Stine
Main
Washington
Carroll
Rev
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