Memorials filed as grand jury convenes in Frederick
The Frederick County Grand Jury opens a three day session after two memorial resolutions honor Alton Y. Bennett and Thomas S. Glass. Judge Barrick notes secrecy of deliberations and jurors will inspect the Frederick County Jail and Montevue Home. Edith Sponseller is chosen juror.
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Frederick County Grand Jury
Alton Y. Bennett
Thomas S. Glass
Glass
Tulane University
Bennett
Frederick County Bar Association
Richard E. Zimmerman
Te Frederick County Bar Association
Circuit Court
Robert E. Clapp Jr
Samuel W. Barrick
Grand Jury
Barrick
Frederick County
Montevue
Edith E. Sponseller
Canberra Court
New Market
Edith E Sponseller_ Korenan
Vickie S Moxley
Rent Control Views Debated by Local Legislators
Local lawmakers hear conflicting views on rent control with supporters among Sen. Edward P. Thomas Jr and Del. Charles Smith while Del. Julien P Delphey leads opponents. Sen. Smelser could not be reached. Thomas and Smelser are tasked to draft a bill for delegation discussion before Senate introduction.
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Edward P. Thomas Jr
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Charles £. Smith
Julien P Delphey
Charles H. Smelser
Thomas
Smelser
Senate
Jouayne
Knoxville man drowns as shooting victim listed critical
A weekend tragedy in Frederick County left Knoxville resident William Filmore Shafer 65 in critical condition from a chest gunshot wound after his body was found face down in two feet of water near his home. Cpl Kamaut said Shafer likely fell and struck his face on a rock. An autopsy is set for Monday in Baltimore, with no foul play expected though the probe continues.
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Frederick County
Frederick
William Filmore Shafer
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Knoxville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Uoward
Weedon Shafer
Ray Kamaut
Groundhog Sees Shadow Forecasts Six More Weeks of Winter
Groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 signaling six more weeks of cold and storms. Temperatures drop to single digits with wind chills near 34 degrees as snow and ice disrupt roads and power in Frederick and surrounding counties. Schools largely open though some closures due to outages persist. Weather outlook remains cold with windy conditions and possible mountain snow flurries.
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Panxsutawney Groundhog Club
Western Penns
Maryland State Police
Unionville
Wolfsville
Myersville
Frederick
G. Plitt von Eift
Paul Beale
Emmitsburg
Washington County
Potomac Edison Co
Potomac Edison
Damascus
Eilerton
Myer
Weverton Grass Pawar
Gambrill Park
WFRE
WZYQ
C&p Telephone Company
Frederick Cablevision
Turner jailed in McCuller murder case
Robert Lee Turner Sr. of Woodstock Va. was captured by Shenandoah County deputies and extradited to Maryland. He faces murder and assault charges tied to the Jan 8 North Bentz Street shooting that left one dead and three wounded, including Catherine McCuller.
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Virginia
Frederick
Robert Lee Turner ,Sr
Rt. 2
Woodstock
Shenandoah County Sheriffs Department
Turner
Maryland
Paul W. Mossburg
George R. Himes
North Market Street
Ms McCuller
Frederick County
Butter and Egg Prices Dip in January 1976 Market Survey
The Associated Press market basket survey shows butter and egg prices falling in January 1976 after earlier rises, offset by higher nonfood costs like detergent. Across 13 cities, the basket declined about 2 percent in January, with 10 cities down and three up.
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Susan Hawkins Earns State Runner-Up in Junior Miss Contest
Susan Mate Hawkins of Frederick County finished as first runner-up in the state Junior Miss finals held Saturday at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia. Judging weighed scholastic achievement youth fitness poise and appearance arts and interview. The event featured 16 contestants with Susan noting the week of luxury travel and hard rehearsals culminating in friendship among finalists and pride in the runner-up placement.
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Susan Mate Hawkins
Oakland Mills
Columbia
Susan
Marlene
Charles County
Al-Adversean
McDonald's Corporation
Creative and
America
Frederick
Senate Bill 288 Sparks Maryland Human Relations Debate
Tensions rise as the State Chamber of Commerce and the Maryland General Assembly committee clash over Senate Bill 288. Francis P. Lucier, executive director of the State Chamber, labels attacks unjustified while local HRC officials fear the bill could overhaul council procedures and threaten operations. The issue drew comments from Frederick County and statewide groups amid hearings anticipated next week.
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Maryland General Assembly
State Human Relations Commission
Francis P. Lucier
State Chamber
Senate
Trederick County
Frederick County
Ine Buara
Hal Walters
HRC
May Holmes
HHC
Maryland
Lucier
Elbert Guillory
Mwuman Relations Commission
Lyzh
Commission
Chamber
Charmber
Weopague
Sotelut Dod Comos
Obscure Maine News Roundup and Weather Notes
A fragmented Maine reader item mentions Nixon and U S politics against a backdrop of cold winds and clear skies. The entry blends public opinion references with weather notes predicting increasing cloudiness and lows in the 30s.
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