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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1976
Page
1
Middletown’s 1975 growth outpaced projections while traffic conditions worsened with no near term relief. The planning commission noted a rise in housing permits but a dip in total permits, and recommended future actions to align zoning subdivision and capital plans with growth.
Walkersville begins an initial study of future annexations. The plan, by county planning staff for the town, highlights zones south of town and northwest area between Dublin and Glade roads as key targets. It projects $255,885 in revenue from 2,435 units across four sections, with Section I/II containing most development.
An independent audit finds the Social Security Administration issued 197 million in overpayments to the elderly, blind and disabled in the first six months of a new distribution system. The report cites internal control deficiencies and errors in more than half the records, with state plans to recover funds.
Patricia Hearst ends six days of testimony by invoking the Fifth Amendment 42 times as jurors hear of fear after her 1974 kidnapping. Defense lawyer F Lee Bailey plans to call three psychiatric experts while prosecutors fight admission of the testimony. Judge Oliver Carter ruled Bailey could present experts, noting Hearst relinquished Fifth Amendment protection on the stand.
Final figures show the downtown parking deck cost 1.32 million dollars, up 110000 from initial estimates. City Treasurer Betty E. Rice explains the overrun stems from soil borings, inspections, electric service and an arbitration claim. The mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a final payment to Donohoe Construction and withheld 10000 to push corrections. The city pays three quarters of costs, county one quarter, to be funded by a 1 million bond repaid over 20 years with 600000 in interest. About 70 spaces leased at 18 dollars monthly. 150 spaces expected. The four tier deck opened in December 1974 to spur downtown shopping despite ongoing repairs.
Sunny skies give way to warm weather with highs in the mid 50s today and low 60s by midweek. Lows dip to the 40s tonight and a slight chance of rain returns Thursday in mountains, with weekend temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. Frederick's low this morning was 25 degrees.
A Maryland Frederick County rent control bill moves forward with most of the county delegation endorsing a draft enabling the Board of Commissioners to enact rent control. Sen Edward P. Thomas Jr and Sen Smeiser back the measure while Del Delphey and Del Beck oppose citing landlord concerns. Continued on page A-5.
Maryland HSCRC figures for the year ending June 30 1975 show Frederick Memorial Hospital with a net profit of 425 500 and a 77 percent occupancy, versus state averages of 109 595 and 79 percent. The report notes the hospital may still need expansion amid crowded conditions and mentions a planned two story addition to the Wing.
Circuit Court Judge Samuel W Barrick denies rumors that the county Court House will be scrapped. He notes no decision has been made on future use while a committee and architects study possible options including conversion to a public library.
Undecided voters in New Hampshire key to outcomes as campaigns press for momentum. A2 FBI phone checks drew controversy while weather outlook promises a mix of sun and warmth followed by cooler nights. A French saying notes that those who profit from crime are guilty.
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