Gasoline Tankers Escorted Through Maryland By Police
National Guard units escorted a convoy of three tankers carrying 7,500 gallons to Cumberland and others ahead to Baltimore and Dundalk as part of a fuel movement amid a nationwide truck strike. Officials noted no incidents during the westward journey and highlighted fuel shipments for U.S. military bases and rocket facilities.
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National Guard
Maryland
SR Seenet
Ca Eidaie
Cumberland
Baltimore
Dundalk
Cunberland
Rate
U.S
Here
Frederick
Rate Police
Navy
Air Force
Senate debates energy bill with price rollback threat
The Senate reopened emergency energy legislation with a four cent gas price rollback proposed. Sen. Henry M. Jackson warned of trouble as the bill returns to conference to trim oil company profit language. Amerada Hess reported 1973 earnings jump 274 percent from 1972, fourth quarter up 578 percent. Maryland moves to gasoline rationing to reduce shortages and lines, joining Oregon and Hawaii in an odd-even system set to take effect Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Henry M. Jackson
Senate House
Nixon
White House
Federal Energy
William E. Simon
Amerada Hess Corp
Maryland
Oregon
Hawaii
Icy Roads Prompt Citywide School Delays and Auto Mishaps
Frederick County faced many minor accidents blamed on ice glazed roads as schools delayed start by an hour. City police investigated a multi car crash on Oppossumtown Pike near East Coast Telecommunications Center with minor damage reported due to slick conditions.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
Oppossumtown Pike
East Coast Telecommunications Center
U.S. 40
Cedric H. Smith
PTA Questions Board Action Controversy Over Elm Street Closure
The Elm Street Elementary School closure planned under the Six-Year Construction Program prompted PTA members to seek explanations. At a public hearing few board members attended and parents pressed for facts as the decision faced skepticism and questions about process.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Elm Street
News - Post
Scheol Board
Peblic
F:lm Street
Grayson
Ebin Street
NCI awards Litton Bionetics $328000 profit for FCRC contract
The National Cancer Institute says Litton Bionetics earned $328,000 in profits for the Frederick Cancer Research Center six months ending December 31, 1973, from a total award fee of $410,892. The NCI contract ties fees to efficiency ratings, with about 80 percent paid and emphasis shifting to scientific progress over administration. The article notes the award system may gain popularity in government contracts.
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The
National Cancer Institute
Litton Bionetics
Frederick Cancer Research Center
NCI
Carl A. Fretts
FCRC
Fretts
Aba
Lition Bionetics
Willian Payne
NCT
Litton
Tas
Cancer Research Center
FAC
Agreement Reached In Truckers' Strike
Government negotiators and representatives of striking independent truckers reached a tentative agreement aimed at quick financial relief and a return to service. Truckers would recommend acceptance but ratification could take at least 48 hours. A temporary surcharge on freight rates was to be announced by the Interstate Commerce Commission to offset higher fuel costs, with fuel price controls to stay in place until new legislation.
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Washington
Proprsal
Wacker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sivan Tyeday
Congress
Department of Transportation
Federal Energy Office
Lebor
Peter J. Brennan
NBC News
Brennan
Truck Window Smashed and Trucks Return to Road
A tractor-trailer on F705 in Frederick County had its side window smashed by an apparent thrown object. The driver reported to the State Police barracks at 9:15 a.m. with no injuries. Police investigate amid widespread strike-related truck activity and rising diesel fuel concerns. Ben's Exxon in Thurmont and 170 Truck City report busier traffic as protesters linger and fuel lines form.
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Frederick County
Baughman
Ares Iruck
Maryland
Ling
Seve Atee Bo
Ben
Exxon
Thurmont
U.S. 15
Pennsylvania
Ford Says Nixon May Release Key Tapes
Washington AP Ford says release of Watergate tapes and summaries is being actively considered and timing will determine when. He notes Nixon told him about 10 days ago a possible release of material about conversations with John W. Dean. Ford says he will not examine the White House files himself and has faith in Hugh Scott’s interpretation backing Nixon’s denial of knowledge of the cover-up.
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Washington
Vice
Ford
Nixon
Pelee
Sade Crewe
John W. Dean
Howe
Senate
GOP
Hugh Scott
Leon Jaworski
Dean
Scott
Richard Stitely Enters Sheriff Race Emphasizing Reform
Richard E. Stitely age 31 of East Patrick Street filed as a Democrat candidate for sheriff. He criticizes current department management but offers no specific reforms yet after visiting the jail which he says could use cement. Stitely is a plumber with R W Warner and a longtime Independent Hose Company lieutenant.
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Richard E. Stitely
East Patrick Street
Stitely
Sutely
R. W. Warner
Richard O Baumgartner
Frederick
Independent Hose Company
Frederick County Chamber seeks new executive vice president
The County Chamber of Commerce announces the executive vice president position will open upon Richard D. Hammond’s retirement. President Donald C. Linton notes a large and high quality pool of 127 applicants, reflecting well on the community. The Executive Selection Committee is led by William G. Linehan with members Edward J. Daugherty G Bernard Callan F Lawrence Silbernagle Jr. and William L. Haugh Jr.
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Executive Selection Committee
Chamber of Commerce of
Frederick County
Edward J. Daugherty
Donald C. Linton
William G. Linehan
F. Lawrence Silbernagle
Aes
William L. Haugh Jr
G. Bernard Callan Jr
County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Richard D. Hammond
Edward J.daugherty
G. Bernard Callan
F. Lawrence Silbernagle Jr
Linehan
Chamber of Commerce
Market gains on trucker strike hopes lift Dow
New York stocks rose on hopes the truckers strike would end. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials at 10:30 am was up 126, to 22598, with advances outpacing declines on the NYSE by 2 to 1.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Md Lottery Rockville Ber Hints At SAE
A truncated AP wire snippet from Rockville Maryland references the state lottery and mentions SAE in an unclear ber segment. No concrete outcomes or dates are provided.
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U.S. Air Force
U.S. Navy
Hercules
Garrett Davidson
Garland Petroleum Company
Davison
Glenn Elsworth Draper
North Market Street
PTA
Abrecht
John Carnechan
Bowers
Roany
Harbaugh
Truck City
Bob Kinna
Kinna
Richard Stitely
Sheriff’s Post
Rockville, Md
Danish
Wales
Gil
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