Truckers Threaten Major Shutdown Across States
Truck drivers at several stops vow to halt operations tonight amid protests over fuel costs and pricing. Independent owner operators like Armpriester and Kemmeth describe unfair gas margins, while police note calm but wary conditions as 142 rigs gather at a Frederick area stop with intent to disrupt highways if planned actions proceed.
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Union 76
D. C
Buckalew
Frederick
Buckaleew
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Ackalew
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Senate
Escapee Nabbed by Frederick City Police
George David Brown known as Peanut Brown, an escapee from Frederick and Adams County Jails, was arrested by Frederick City police after officers spotted him near a parked car around 10 p.m. He faced charges including health grand larceny handgun law tempering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. He and a juvenile companion were caught after running when officers approached.
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Frederick County
Adams County
Frederick City
George David
Pennsylvania
Brown
Brewn
Kirby Maybush
Mathew Ray
Charles V. Main
Peninsylvania
Pot Complaint Forces TJ Teacher Resignation
Gov Thomas Johnson High School confirms the resignation of a major teacher after juvenile authorities investigate a Christmas tree trimming party incident involving marijuana. Principal George Littrell and Acting Superintendent Alfred Thackson say policy review will occur at the next Board of Education meeting. Also noted: stock market section reports declines on the Dow and broader averages.
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Amaior High
Thomas Johnson
George Littrell
Scheols
Alfred Thackson
Jevenile
Educatin
Commissioners urged to help attract doctors to county
Frederick County Medical Society calls for county funds and manpower to recruit physicians amid a medical manpower crisis. Only 15 general practitioners serve about 90 000 residents, with four part time and two near retirement. Officials debate how planning commissions can aid recruitment and whether government should actively promote medical personnel.
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Anm
Frederick Couty
Medical Society
County Commission
Society
Robert R. R. Roberts
Jon
Robert J. Thomas
Bryan
Hammond Announces Retirement From Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Richard D. Hammond says he will retire “within the reasonably near future” after 14 years leading the chamber. He cites a wish to pursue beekeeping and a shift toward tax-supported functions as reasons, noting he is often asked to write letters in his role.
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Frederick County
Citizens Propose South Market Street Beautification Plan
Daft McCune Walter planners and city residents met to discuss beautification of South Market Street. They highlighted underground wiring, widened sidewalks, more parking, and a parking garage to reduce hazards and improve the area's architectural appeal.
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Daft - McCune - Walter Inc
South Market Street
City Hall
Thomas A. McCune
Mark Weglarz
Citizens Dems
Seggestinn
Ciizens
Wegiarz
Clarke Place
Maryland School For the Deaf
Weglarz
McCune
Mark Weplarz
Thomas MccCune
Daft - McCune - Walker Inc
Larry Lipman
Gasoline Production Slashed 25 Percent
The Nixon administration proposed a 25 percent cut in gasoline production under new fuel allocation rules to begin December. The plan prioritizes fuel for production, public transit, and essential services, with constraints on retail supplies. It also revises allocations for heating oil diesel jet fuel and crude oil among refineries and sets temperature reductions for space heating.
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Washington
Nhe
Energy Czar
William E. Simon
Federal Energy Office
Planners Puzzled Over Housing In Districts With Full Schools
The County Planning Commission spent an inconclusive hour and a half debating a proposal to allow 600 additional residential lots in districts where schools are at capacity. The panel tabled the measure after amendments and delays, planning staff cited capacity concerns and the need for leeway to decide when new schools are required. The plan faced mixed views from planners and the audience with calls to scrap the idea or revise details. The matter will be reconsidered behind closed doors next month.
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The
County Planning Commission
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Joseph Free
Carole Larsen
Larry Johnson
Johnson
Planning Commission
Damages Awarded In Dunn Libel Suit
A circuit court jury awarded Dr. Fred L. Dunn Jr. 356000 in damages in a libel suit against Morkup Publishing Company. He receives 250000 compensatory and 100000 punitive damages plus 5000 from former Sentinel editor Roger B. Farquhar and 500 each from reporters Robert Woolward and William Bancroft.
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Lee Short
Fred L. Dunn Jr
County Sentinel
Dunn
Robert E. Peary High School
Rockville
Nce
Morkup Publishing Company
de. Dunn
Sentinel
Roger B. Farquhar
Robert Woolward
Watergate
Washington Post
William Bancroft
Robert E. Clapp Jr
Fountaindale Expansion Approved by Local Commission
The county Planning Commission approved 189 lots of a 345 lot expansion to the Fountaindale subdivision along U.S. 40A east of Middletown. Development will proceed at 20 homes per year for nine years, with 66.7 acres reserved for the remaining add on. Voters for the proposal were Joneph Free Garland Feaga and Fochard Grossreckle. Carole Larsen and Bryan Moore opposed. Edward Hetter abstained for personal reasons. County Commissioner Lawrence A. Dorsey served as acting chairman.
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Rob Macdougall
County Planing Commission
Fountaindale
U.S. 40A
Middletown
County Metropolitan Commission
Noah Kefauver
U.S. 4A
Kefauver
Joneph Free
Garland Feaga
Fochard Grossreckle
Carole Larsen
Bryan Moore
Edward Hetter
Lawrence A. Dorsey
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