Board Orders More Catoctin Bid Cuts
The Board of Education refused to accept the negotiated low bid of 3,080,000 for Catoctin High School and directed the architect to negotiate further. Nelson of Nelson Tilgman Associates outlined cost factors and suggested deleting 490,000 in items including a 302,665 closed circuit TV system, plus a 110,000 swimming pool, with nine months possible delay if re bids or redesigns proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Catoctin High School
Lowell EB. Nelson
Nelson, Tilgman Associates
Nelson
Chris T. Matthews
Catoctin
Brunswick High School
Washington
Brunswick
Valley School Bid Approved by Board and New Projects Set
The Board of Eemention accepts the low bid of 3 for Valley Elementary School and assigns Bushey and Chapman to design two more elementary schools in Frederick. Plans for a special school for mentally and physically retarded children are outlined with a five and a half percent architect fee. An $819,000 request to County Commissioners and additional costs are noted, with details on related elementary projects and student capacities.
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Eemention Wednmesday
Valley
Frederick
Bushey and Chapman Firm
Hagerstown
Valley School
John L. Carnochan Jr
Westertt Frederick
Truck Driver Injured In U S 40 Crash
Buford H. Blevins 28 suffers fractured ribs and possible shoulder injury after his tractor-trailer overturned on eastbound US 40 near the 1708 interchange. A load of pipe shifted, causing loss of control. vehicle demolished. No charges preferred by McAfee.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Buford H. Blevins
Blevins
Art Dam
Robert J. MeAtes
McAfee
Frederick County Eyes Central School and City Purchasing
The Frederick County Commissioners weigh forming a central purchasing combine to buy all supplies for the school system and city and county governments. If created, a purchasing agent would gain authority to procure fuel vehicles office equipment insurance and supplies for all agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Chittles J. Collins
John A. Derr
Frederek City
Mary Condon Hodgson
Advcation
Wallice J. Harlan
Ety
School Board
Central
Pure Chaeank
Edtedien
Smith
Cam
Terat
Hata Matested
Flo
Oil Firms Seized by Syrian Government
Damascus reports the government seized Western owned Iraq Petroleum Co and redirected oil exports to Europe. A communique says custody of pipelines stations and installations is transferred to three committees while back royalties surpass 43 million dollars. Company officials maintain operations continue and a lift of sequester depends on payment of demanded royalties.
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Damascus
Sarin
APY Ssrias
Iraq Petroleum Co
Dimiacus Rodke Sant
Pmelines
CORI
Syria
John Page
Finance Ministry
Offi¢Is
State County Road Swap Proposed
The State Roads Commission proposes swapping maintenance on Souder Road near Brunswick and a segment of Manakin Road with Frederick County. If approved, SRC would gain nine tenths of a mile of roads while the county gains relief for Souder Road’s heavier traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Frederick County
Charles
Collins
SRC
Souder
Brunswick
Foxville
Catogtin National Park
Vsinet Souder
Cone
Harves Werking
Woodshoro
Repub Ean Pathy
Wersing
Tomight
Cullins
Toads Board
Roads Board
Cousty Commis
Nikita Tatah
Origi
Ce Roads Hoard
Merril Adams
Buckeyestown
Russell Keller
Middlehasn
Jesse Baral
New Vicket
Uiarebee Teh
New Men In Blue 4 Join Frederick Police Force
Four young men became probationary members of Frederick's police force at a public graduation in City Hall Assembly Room. Mayor Derr administered the oath to Robert Vincent Brown Ayden Dyke Jr Douglas Eugene Smith and Bernard Ellis Stitely. Major Charles Vo Main led ceremonies with a large attendance of officials and business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
John A. Derr
City Hall
J. Rolfe Castleman
Robert V. Brown
Douglas E. Smith
Hayden Dyke Jr
Bernard E. Stitely
Charles ¥. Main
Derr
Fredrick
Robert Vincent Brown
Iayden Dyke Jr
Douglas Eugene Smith
Bernard Ellis Stitely
Charles Vo Main
Main
Stitely
Mother
Ano Nnees
Kenneth Ambush
Majo Main
Frederick High School
Robert Doster
Fedohin To
Lippold
Assissant
Eral NS
Jos Catholic
Ren
Methodist Orden
Ghee
County appoints maintenance supervisor position
County commissioners create the supervisor of maintenance and custodial services role for county owned buildings. The new post combines janitorial and trades duties at the Courthouse, jail, and other facilities with an annual salary and secretary, as part of forming a department.
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Frederick County
Boman
Chester Tah
Cmd Montevue
Miscel
Tineade
Renin Werk
Alear
Pope Paul appeals for extended ceasefire in Vietnam
The Vatican reports Pope Paul VI urging a broader truce with fresh tempo in Vietnam, seeking a Christmas halt to hostilities. He prayed from St Peter's throne, calling for Jesus’ strength and a lasting peace, while noting the need for a more durable end to fighting.
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Vatican
Paul Vie Tock
Viet Nam
Pope Paul
Peters
Unclear Title From Fragmented Vietnam War Brief
A damaged OCR fragment describes U S forces at a Vietnamese base amid ongoing ground combat near Saigon. It mentions new campaigns, enemy actions, and Viet Nam operations with vague references to defense efforts and casualties from hostile fire.
Greek passenger liner Heraklion sinks in storm
The 8,900 ton Heraklion sank in a raging sea between Crete and the mainland with over 200 feared dead from 281 aboard. Rescue planes and ships converged as Milos wreckage and survivors appeared, Greece declares emergency to aid in the operation.
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Athe
Ean Sea
Heraklion
Crete
Piraeus
Athens
Merchant Marine Ministry
Disater
Milos
Greece
Europe
Irish Channel
Marine Ministry
Sheppard Reveals Death Plot in Courtroom
New York AP reports Samuel H. Sheppard said he planned to provoke police to shoot him dead if convicted anew of killing his first wife. He described hiding a dagger in an athletic supporter and intended to reveal it and force guards to fire.
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New York
Samuel H. Sheppard
Olio Osteopath
Cleveland
Hesej
Sheppard
Sheppard O
ATS Alherende
Stock Market Mixed Early Today At New York
The stock market moved irregularly in early trading with fractional gains and losses around a point. Airlines, deals, rubber and electric shares were among the gainers as investors weighed readings of issues.
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New York AP
Aisa
Pratt
Wennesda
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Randolph B. Recenerants
Maryland
Baltimore
Anne Arundel
Rosekranté
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Cleets County
Ginetta
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