Million-bird Graceham roost stalls migration doubt grows
Wildlife officials counted between one million and 1.2 million birds at the Graceham roost with starlings now dominating the flock. Officials say migration south is unlikely as the roost expands through winter and into spring, while residents push for action.
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Graceham
Aud Hallanan
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Nelson Swink
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Halla
School board to decide on racial balance in Frederick County
The Frederick County Board of Education will meet at Parkway Elementary at 2 p.m. to review alternatives from a task force and community groups on resolving racial imbalance in local schools. A plan must be submitted to HEW by Jan 1, 1976.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Parkway Elementary
Frederick Lamith
South Frederick
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Graceham Bird Petition Gains Wide Local Support
Graceham residents back a petition led by Gloria and Archie Green to dispose of invasive starlings grackles and blackbirds.112 Graceham signers by Wednesday morning with calls from Emmitsburg Walkersville and other Frederick County communities. The Greens plan to present to county state and federal wildlife officials including Bud Halla and Nelson Swink as flocks continue to expand.
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Graceham
Gloria
Archie Green
Graceham Area
News
Green
Woodsboro
Thurmont
Jefferson
Frederick County
Fraley Convicted on 44 Counts of Meat Inspection Violations
James Austin Fraley 37 of Catoctin Furnace was convicted in the U S District Court for the District of Columbia on 44 counts of violating the Federal Meat Inspection Act. He faces up to three years in prison or $10 000 per count. Prosecutors said he ordered slime and mold washed from rotting pork to sell as fresh meat.
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Catoctin Furnace
U.S. District Court For
District of Columbia
James Austin Fraley
Fraley
D.C
Ford Holds Talks With China's Acting Premier
President Ford and China's acting premier Teng Hsiao Ping met in Peking for a two hour session described as significant and wide ranging. The White House noted the dialogue covered international and bilateral issues, with Mao Tse-tung present but details undisclosed. Mrs. Ford praised Mao's enthusiasm and Kissinger received a notably warm welcome from the Chinese leader during filmed exchanges.
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Peking
Ford
China
White House
Teng Hsiaoping
Mao Tse-tung
Moscow
Asia
Mao
Henry A. Kissinger
Fords
Susan
City Officials Reject Parking in New Municipal Deck
Mayor Ronald N. Young announced that elected city officials will not use the new parking deck. The Frederick County Commissioners voted 4-1 to park in the county portion at seven dollars monthly, while the city sets eighteen dollars per space. The four story deck opens Friday with free public parking for three days, and hours of operation include 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with longer coverage on Mondays and Fridays. A police patrol will oversee the facility.
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Frederick County Commissioners
Ronald N. Young
Board of County Commissioners
Young
City Hall
Tourism row over Frederick County Chamber program continues
The Senior Advisory Council urged the Executive Committee to resolve tensions surrounding the Tourism Division. It notes personality conflicts inside and outside the chamber and says action lies beyond SAC’s authority. The board and president reserve decision pending administrative handling.
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
SAC
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Board of Directors
William L. Haugh
Haugh
Tourism Council
The
Veterans to mark Pearl Harbor Day in Frederick County
The Frederick County Joint Veterans Council will sponsor a 2 p.m. Sunday ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery to commemorate Pearl Harbor Day. Fred. County Commissioner Edgar Wirts will be guest speaker and wreaths will be laid by units represented. call Paul B. Bradley at 462 4076 for details. Public invited.
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Frederick County
Joint Veterans Council
Mt. Olivet
Edgar Wirts
Stedman-Keenan Post American Legion of Brunswick
New York Stocks Slump After Ford Support Fails to Rally
The Dow Jones industrial average fell early trading as investors weighed economic uncertainty and President Ford's backing of federal aid for New York City. The Dow dropped 11.34 points to 831.86 in the first half hour after already losing 13.14 points on Tuesday.
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New York
Ford
New York City
Rockville attracts Rockville police job applicants from city force
Mayor Ronald N. Young said 10 to 15 Rockville applicants have sought positions in Rockville's reorganized police force, noting few city officers would depart. He warned departures could hurt service and questioned Rockville hiring outsiders. He also pressed the Chamber of Commerce to justify tourism program funding and projected a self supporting outcome within two years.
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Ronald N. Young
Rockville
County Chamber of Commerce
Young
Tas Wes Mant Young
Chamber of Commerce
Reprisals Talk and Tax Cut Debate Dominate Briefs
Palestinians vow reprisals for Israeli strikes as tax cut legislation moves to the House floor. A2 notes power shifts in Indochina and weather outlooks for the day with sun and cool temps. An old quip suggests bipartisanship by removing both major party figures.
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