School Debt Could Soar To 27 Million
Frederick County faces rising school construction debt with a proposed $7 million bond issue. Current debt totals $19.86 million, including $2.97 million to the state loan program and $16.89 million from prior bonds. If approved, total indebtedness would reach about $27.50 million through 1994, with payments spread through 1970 and beyond.
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Frederick County
Donald C. Linton
John L. Carnochan Jr
Linton
Appalacia Aid Passes Senate
The Senate approved the 1.09 billion Appalachia aid bill with a 62 to 22 vote, aiming to lift 11-state area economies. House hearings begin Wednesday as Johnson urges quick action and sponsors foresee smoother passage this session.
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Washington
Senate
Appalachia
House
John W. McCormark
Johnson
Public Works
Middletown Motorist Blamed For Mishap
A Middletown driver, James W. Long, 33, was charged with failing to keep right after a 4:50 am crash on U S 40 A west of Middletown. Long suffered a small forehead cut and was treated at the scene. His car hit head on Robert P. Usak, 55, of Falling Waters, West Virginia, causing about 800 dollars in damage to each vehicle.
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Middletown
U.S. 40
James W. Long
Gladhill
Tpr
Charles Mades
Long
Robert P. Usak
W. Va
Explosion in French Mine Kills 20 Miners
An explosion at a coal mine near Lens France killed at least 20 miners and left one missing. The blast occurred at the 2200font level as a small off hours crew worked, with about 200 miners usually on duty nearby. A miner in a nearby gallery reported the blast and smoke to surface officials.
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Lens
France
King Stays In Jail In Selma Voter Rights Protest
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remains jailed in Selma after a protest march for voting rights. About 250 Black demonstrators and several white civil rights workers were arrested. King refused bond on a parade without a permit charge amid ongoing calls for DC home rule urging Congress.
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Selma
Ala
Martin Luther King Jr
King
Groundhog Sees Shadow Sparks Six Week Winter Belief
Groundhog reports shadow prompting talk of extended winter. Forecasters predict clear days with sub freezing temperatures, zero degree nights, and light snow flurries in the west. City police say Culler Lake skating remains prohibited as ice is checked this afternoon.
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Culler Lake
Bundy Sent to Saigon on Vietnamese Political Turmoil
President Johnson dispatches George Bundy to Saigon to confer with Ambassador Maxwell D Taylor on South Vietnam's instability and anti communist war. Bundy, top White House foreign policy adviser, departs late today for a first hand report on prospects for political stability.
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Washington
Johnson
George Bundy
Saigon
Maxwell D Taylor
South Viet Nam
Bundy
White House
National Security Council
Taylor
U.S
Nguyen Khan
State Department
Bids Sought on Frederick Housing Notes
The Frederick Housing Authority seeks bids of 815000 in temporary notes to refinance low rent housing facilities. Executive director J Frank Main Sr said costs are refinanced every six months. Bids open February 16 at the authority HQ on West Sixth Street. Notes dated March 9 mature September 10.
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Frederick
Six Traffic Violations Charged In High-Speed City Chase
A 20 year old boy from Keymar identified as Stewart R Parker Jr faced six traffic charges after a high speed chase through city streets and county roads. Officers Cpl Bernard King and Dfc Donald Tracey pursued the suspect as he reached speeds up to 85 mph, ran stop signs, and finally the car was forced into a ditch. Total collateral was set at $188 and a trial date of February 17 was scheduled.
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Stewart R. Parker Jr
Keymar
Bernard King
Dfc
Donald Tracey
Parker
West Fifth Street
North Bentz Street
Bentz Street
Carroll Park
Carroll Parkway
College Avenue
North College Parkway
Rosemont Avenue
Rosemont
Rocky Springs Road
Kemp Lane
Shookstown Road
Old Receiver Road
Odale
Frederick County School Budget Tops 8 Million for 1966
Frederick County unveils an 8,456,031 dollar school budget for the coming year, an 8.8 percent increase over the current year. The plan funds 825 new students, adds 30 teachers, and includes raises for instructional and non professional staff while relying on foundations, tuition, and state and federal aid for much of the financing.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
John L. Carnochan
Carnochan
John E. Tritt
Purchas
Ing
Donald Koons
C. Edward Hamilton
Thomas Johnson
Hamilton
Koons
Johm E Tritt
Herman A. Hauver
Tolbert F. Sawyer
Sawyer
Transfer Of School Funds Draws Fire
A school board hearing heated over authority to move funds within the budget. Dr John L Carnachan said only the board can authorize transfers, while admin divisions may overspend or underspend items. A written policy proposal was discussed to clarify rules.
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Hallar Best
Walkersville
John L. Carnachan
Carnochan
Carnachan
Best
Donald Z. Koons
Gordon Smith
Ijamsville
Educators Seek 75000 for Frederick Community College Site
The Frederick County School Board will meet to endorse a resolution asking the County Commissioners for 75000 in county funds toward purchasing the Maude L. Thomas estate on O Possumtown Pike for a Frederick Community College site. The land costs 150000 with half covered by state and federal aid. the junior college will remain at Frederick High School this year.
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Frederick County School Board
Frederick Community College
Maude L. Thomas
O'Possumtown Pike
Frederick
Duval W. Sneadner
Community College
Frederick High School
North Market Street
Elm Street
Sneadner
Maryland
College Park
Whiteford
George D. Wood
Randolph B. Rosencrantz
Warren R. Evans
Board of Education
Robert Wirgan
J. D. Dave
National Council of Garden Clubs
Market Moderate New York Stocks Open Lower
Market prices eased in moderate trading as the New York stock market opened follows an early afternoon pause. Traders watched the latest bids and interest rates while several indices drifted slightly.
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New York
Maryland House Bills Push Firearms Sales Controls
A nine member Maryland House of Delegates group introduced a broad bill requiring police approval of all firearm sales in the state and mandating gun owners to pass a safety test or complete a safety course. The measure, covering mail purchases, sets penalties including up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine for violations. The Game and Inland Fish Commission would oversee course selection and testing, with State Police supervising all sales and transfers.
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Annapolis
Maryland
House of Delegates
State Game and Inland Fish Commission
Tawes Starts Drive For Auto Inspection
Annapolis Governor Tawes plans a new push for mandatory auto inspections in Maryland. An advisory traffic safety panel is drafting a bill with administration backing to create a state operated system funded by higher registration fees, with owners paying about three dollars more for plates.
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Annapolis
Tawes
Maryland
Advisory Committee On Traffic Safety
Matching Plan Explained Federal Funds For Recreation Aid
Frederick County officials learned that federal funds for recreation would soon aid local plans. State and HHFA officials outlined sources from the Housing Act and Land and Water Conservation Act, with up to 50 to 30 percent cost shares for master plans and land acquisitions, to be distributed via the state master parks plan.
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Frederick County
County Parks and Recreation Study Group
College Park
State Planning Commission
Richard A. Gucker
Housing Land Home Finance Agency
Gucker
Robert A. Whiteford
Frederick
Land and Water
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