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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1976
Page
1
City Attorney Milner Roberts urged the mayor and Board of Aldermen to hire a separate attorney after a dog bit a man, a case that drew discussion on costs. The owner of the dog faced questions as the incident was reviewed at the Thursday session.
District Court Judge Stanely Y Bennett remanded the armed robbery and maiming case of Randolph Adarns to circuit court after ruling the evidence supported trial. Harris may be released on bond pending trial as the case proceeds, while questions about city attorney Roberts and compensation arose during council debate over hiring outside counsel and overtime pay.
Washington reports January unemployment fell from 83 to 78 percent, the largest monthly decline in over 16 years. Total employment rose 800,000, with gains across most groups though teenage rates remained high. The Labor Department cites signs of improving outlook and supports Ford’s 1976 unemployment plan.
The Frederick County Group Homes plans an eight bed group home on West Third Street to open by July. Tina B Prensky, president, urges donations of household items for Children in Need of Supervision including kitchenware, sports gear and radios, tax deductible. Donations contact Blame Hayns at 462-641. The group seeks $58,500 for the house, $320,000 from the Board of Public Works for renovation, and $5,000 for appliances. LEA grants of about $40,000 may cover salaries, transport, recreation, and house-parent training. House parents paid around $12,000 yearly, with possible weekend live-in help. local youth group may contribute up to $? per child monthly.
New York stocks fell again as profit taking intensified after disappointment over a House defeat of a bill to unregulate natural gas prices. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped about 73 points in early trading, extending Thursday's 118-point loss, with losers outpacing gainers on the NYSE.
Henry Kissinger signals a tough stance as he meets congressional leaders to push foreign policy priorities while presidential hopefuls campaign across multiple states. The scene underscores high stakes in early 1970s political maneuvering and party contrasts.
Travelers advisory notes freezing rain changing to snow flurries today with highs in the mid 30s. Tonight variable cloudiness with snow flurries and lows near 10. Saturday partly cloudy with highs in the 20s. Thought for today quotes Ed Howe, 1853 to 1937: Some men are alive simply because it is against the law to kall t hem.
County officials settle a flag design dispute by awarding a $100 prize to artist James Pagel for a winning entry. Commissioners approved Pearls earlier design, but deemed it too intricate for a flag, favoring a simpler seal-like design showing county map symbols of justice education and agriculture.
A Maryland ice storm dubbed Maryland Glaze triggered numerous minor collisions and hazardous driving across Frederick County and surrounding counties. State police logged 27 accidents while city police reported multiple fender benders as temperatures dropped below freezing. Roads, sidewalks, and driveways froze, leading to school closures and travel delays. several motorists escaped serious injury in isolated wrecks, and police issued travel advisories as crews treated main highways with salt.
Frederick County’s assessable real property base tops 1 billion dollars for the current fiscal year, with improvements adding about 11 million in new value. The gain follows significant increases in Walkersville, New Market and Myers districts, amid construction activity and protests over December assessments.
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