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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1973
Page
1
The Grand Jury cites courthouse and jail issues including crowded jury rooms, faulty wiring, and inadequate records. It calls for unannounced inspections, a formal jail SOP, and a permanent records system, with a new tri county jail planned to address cited faults. Sheriff Baumgartner announces indictment on six counts of malfeasance and assault.
Washington sources say Congress may authorize a gasoline tax increase that could lift prices to about 60 cents per gallon. President Nixon to announce new Federal Energy Administration led by William E. Simon. Senate moves to enact year round Daylight Saving Time to save fuel.
Frederick’s Dr. Harold A. Neufeld, a Polish Jewish immigrant’s son and U S Army Research Institute researcher, told the Sextoma Club at Betty’s Restaurant that youth work requires doing not just believing. He urged avoiding overreliance on schools churches or politicians and stressed practical effort over passive faith.
Potomac Edison reports a tentative November energy load drop of about 1.5 percent due to voluntary curtailment. Donald L. Whipp of Hagerstown offices cites demand, growth during the period, and weather as factors. He notes November 1973 was seven percent warmer than November 1972, affecting usage despite conservation.
Bernard D. Gladhill plans to restart Frederick Transit with buses he bought on Monday. He seeks PSC approval and insurance, expects a Thursday PSC safety inspection, and will operate to pay drivers and buy gasoline with no profit motive. The mayor and police chief back the venture and service will follow existing schedules.
Richard Q C Baumgartner announced Monday afternoon that a grand jury indicted him on six counts including malfeasance and assault and battery on a county jail inmate. He says Lt. Henry Stafford served the papers. The sheriff, already under scrutiny for prior malfeasance, faces ongoing legal and financial strains as he plans to defend himself and consider running for office again.
County officials in a closed session draft a county ordinance requiring community water or sewer facilities for subdivisions with more than three lots and both systems for developments larger than four acres. The measure faces state policy questions and obstacles raised by commissioners and legal counsel.
The Frederick Post Office reassures on Christmas mail delivery despite an energy crisis. Postmaster urges mailing by December 8 for first class items and December 15 for airmail to avoid delays. He notes possible fuel shortages and reduced extra flights but expects all deliveries by Christmas Eve with public cooperation.
Dr. Fred L. Dunn Jr. testifies in a libel suit against the Montgomery County Sentinel contending the March article that rated Montgomery County high school principals demeaned his professional standing. He says his salary rose from 21 598 to 27 228 after publication and disputes the rating criteria as too elementary.
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