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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
1
A mother and four children were pulled from rising floodwater at a Buckeystown residence as water covered steps and a cement perch. Firefighters moved the family to safety while residents contemplated leaving the home amid ongoing snow and rising levels.
A spokesman from Monocacy Filtration Plant reports the river 11 feet above normal. At least eight roads in Carroll county are flooded including Pike and Reed Road, with snow melting and rainfall totals reaching 2.74 inches. Temperatures swing from 70s to a 30s cold front tonight, while skies remain fair and temperatures drop.
A school board official says discussions on changing start times have not occurred. The meeting planned for January 3 was rescheduled to begin around 10 am to review transportation and start times as students return after the holidays.
Annapolis AP report on Maryland property tax rollback discussions. Governor's press secretary Frank A. DeFilippo says a rollback is being studied as part of fiscal relief. The Baltimore Sun notes the state legislature may not need a roll back if other tax relief measures pass.
State public schools cut fuel use with four day weeks and reduced heating oil natural gas and electricity costs. Superintendent cited savings while noting limited details and ongoing concerns from students and teachers about sacrifices.
President Nixon tours California and travels through Washington International Airport. He strolls the plane aisles with Secret Service surrounding him and stops to sign autographs for waiting passengers during the flight.
The county reviews a proposed capital improvements plan totaling about 125.97 million dollars with allocations for roads and bridges, county buildings, and other projects funded by state and federal sources. Officials note annual amendments and caution Plan policies are not development directives and caused confusion.
Simon announced a standby gasoline ration plan amid Arab oil embargo fears. He projected oil shortfall reductions and outlined a basic ration of 32 to 35 gallons monthly with regional tweaks. The President and spokesman signaled no final decision, while price effects of Arab oil increases could raise pump costs by about seven cents per gallon.
The Justice Department says serious crime rose one percent in the first nine months of this year. Forcible rape and murder each increased five percent while aggravated assault rose five percent. Western states fell two percent, with the Northeast and South showing small changes and the North Central near flat.
Stocks rose in New York with the ticker showing a strong advance despite a rough session. Volume showed more decliners than advancers tipped toward a negative balance on the New York Stock Exchange.
Frederick Postmaster Jot E. Young says no definite decision on January 5 rate increases. He cites a message from the U S Postmaster General stating no definite postponement until later in the week. Temporary rates could take effect January 3 or 5 under federal rules and Cost of Living Council regulations.
Postmaster Tom E Young reports the Frederick City Post Office handled over a million more Christmas pieces this season than last year despite adverse weather. The daily peak arrived December 11, with total mail from December 1 to 25 reaching 10,768,008 compared with 9,718,000 last year.
For rent a 27 acre farm northeast of Leherivtown. Rent available in part or whole. Contact numbers AXK AAN and 662 1162 or 948 5145. Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. Montgomery County listings note.
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