Youngsters oppose city plan to kill pest birds
A group of nine youngsters from Catoctin Mountain Learning Project gathered at Frederick City Hall to question Mayor Ronald Young about plans to reduce grackles, pigeons and starlings with poisoned bait. The children pressed for answers on balancing nature and protecting cherished songbirds while acknowledging some birds must be reduced to prevent harm to people and property.
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Mandel defense seeks dismissal of corruption charges
Mandel attorneys for Gor and four ecodefendants renewed motions to drop corruption charges. They claim the government failed to prove a case and misconduct occurred in handling alleged jury tampering. Judge Pratt had declared a mistrial after 90 days, citing potential juror taint.
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Rent Control Proposal Drafted for Frederick County
Local NAACP leader Lord D. Nickens announces a drafted model ordinance to reimpose rent controls in Frederick County and Frederick City. The plan seeks immediate action following rent increases after August 1975 and aims for a countywide law with state support to enable local government action.
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Viyersville water pact approved
Myersville officials approved a water rights agreement with E. Flook owner of the land needed for a water right of way. The town would pay the Flook family 1000 and provide free residential water service to Clara E Flook Dennis Flook and Albert Flook Jr as part of securing about 10000 in federal funds for water supply improvements.
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Explosion at Baghdad Airport kills three
Baghdad brief reports an explosion at the airport with three fatalities. The incident prompted security and emergency responses as investigations begin into the cause and sequence of events.
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Saudis oppose oil price hike at OPEC meeting in Doha
In Doha OPEC opened its price setting talks with Saudi Arabia resisting a price rise. Oil minister Yamani urged postponing any increase for six months citing shaky world economy while warning a modest rise could be possible with Saudi consent. Indonesian chair Sadri noted the stakes for global health and recovery.
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Bergland Seen as Likely Agriculture Secretary Choice
President-elect Carter is expected to announce a new Cabinet level post, likely Secretary of Agriculture, with Rep. Bob Bergland named as the frontrunner. Spokesman Jody Powell noted more Cabinet level posts will follow, and other possibilities include a top economic adviser role.
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Planners mull mountain campgrounds in Catoctin area
Frederick County Planning Commission debates two new campgrounds in the Catoctin Mountain area. South Mountain Campground near Herbert Burns gains approval after rerouting sites and adding a pond while Mormon Campground plans face runoff concerns raised by County Commissioner Paul Crum Jr. and NPS spokesman Thomas Fadden. Crum warns developers to address watershed impact before proceeding.
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Walters named executive director of Montgomery Chamber
Urbana resident Walters is appointed executive director of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce by the chamber board. He studied business administration at Gettysburg College and previously served as a Vista volunteer in Brunswick Frederick County.
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