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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1975
Page
2
A letter urges Maryland lawmakers to stiffen penalties for muggings during the holiday season. It documents rising incidents in Frederick and Baltimore areas, calling for mandatory prison terms and public reporting to deter criminals and protect shoppers.
Over six weeks two leaders left the FCBC chairman Al Rogers and executive director Marian McIntyre signaling a new start. Despite turnover the group highlights programs such as souvenir coins plates and booklet by Dr William Quynn and supports from schools societies merchants and local organizations driving a broad community Bicentennial push.
On this day the nation recalls Stephen Benton Elkins a Civil War captain who became Secretary of War and later a land and railroad magnate. He founded a West Virginia town named for him and served in the Senate until his death in a distant year.
NEWS-POST employees enjoyed a lavish Christmas party at the Hotel Frederick with a dinner and entertainment by John T. McCaslin of Baltimore. The event featured carnival hats and nicknames as new members were introduced and two shifts worked the day.
Washington sources report doctors charging National Institutes of Health officials with conservative grant approval. Critics contend established researchers ride hobby horses and reject unconventional projects, stalling breakthrough work in vital U.S. fields. Dr. Roger Egberg backs concerns about fear and lack of risk taking.
The Chamber of Commerce Division of Tourism in Frederick County highlights milestones from 1975 including Marylands first full time regional Visitors Information Center serving over 10 000 visitors, distributing 100 000 promotional pieces, and organizing group tours for 300 people with 5000 in fees. It notes training for guides, engagement with national travel groups, and tours planned into 1976 while stressing tourism as a long term effort.
A reader curses the Common Sitts bill and warns unions will paralyze government and force Army and other services to strike. The writer targets Senator Mathias and President Ford and urges opposition to unionizing the armed forces while urging detente proponents to prove patriotism. The letter ends with an odd suggestion about keeping a cat.
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