Laird Says More Troops Due In Laos
Washington reports Pentagon sources expect thousands more South Vietnamese troops to enter Laos as the Saigon drive against enemy supply routes continues. General Vogt notes North Vietnam has moved six regiments into the Annamese handle area alongside 15,000 troops as Saigon's forces sit 17 miles from the border awaiting further orders.
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Washington
Laos
Pentagon
South Vietnam
Melvin R. Laird
Saigon
John Vogt
Joint Military Staff
Vogt
Laird
Highway 9
Appalachian Unit Lauded By Mandel
Maryland Governor Mandel praises the Appalachian Regional Commission as the most successful federal program and urges retention of regional bodies. House Speaker Carl Albert tells Mandel and others the administration proposal to eliminate regional commissions is surprising, calling the framework a proven vehicle for meeting states and local governments financial needs.
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Washington
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Appalachian Regional Commission
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Mandel
Oklahoma Democrat
Commerce Lists Economic Gains
Washington AP The Commerce Department reports leading indicators of the U.S. economy rose one percent in January to 118.1 on the 1967 base. The increase signals continued expansion ahead, reflecting a rebound from the automotive strike and broad strength among indicators. New housing permits and raw material prices were the only declines.
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Washington
Commerce Department
U.S
Department
Court Grants Conway Trial Postponement In Baltimore
In Baltimore the Black Panther Conway, convicted in the ambush slaying of a city policeman last spring, receives a final postponement for a new trial hearing. Supreme Bench Judge Charles Harris set March 3 for Arthur Turco a New York lawyer jailed pending another murder trial to submit a memorandum. Turco seeks to defend Conway.
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Baltimore
Marshall Conway
Supreme Bench
Charles Harris
Arthur Turco
New York
Turco
Conway
Western Maryland Profit Drop Tied to Carrier Failures
Western Maryland Railway reports 1970 profits cut due to payment failures by bankrupt carriers. President William P. Colston said Wednesday that the originally reported profit of 4,696,000 dollars or 2.47 dollars per coi was scaled down amid ongoing financial adjustments and revenue shortfalls.
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Haltimore
Western Maryland Railway
William P. Colston
State Treasurer Luetkemeyer Hospitalized After Heart Incident
State Treasurer John A. Luetkemeyer was admitted to Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore after a mild heart attack. The 61 year old Cleveland native, serving since 1963 and currently in his third term, rests comfortably and is unavailable for visitors. He also chairs the Equitable Trust Co. board.
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Annapolis
John A. Luetkemeyer
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Cleveland
Ohio
Luetkemeyer
Equitable Trust Co
Aftershocks Linger in Quake Hit San Fernando Valley
The February quake left 64 dead and thousands injured or homeless as repairs and cleanup continue. Contractors rush in across Glendale Sylmar and surrounding areas while utilities restore services. Gas and phone networks rebound, thoughSylmar faces ongoing outages and a $4.5 million switching center loss. San Fernando City battles drought and water shortages, with crews laying new lines to restore stability.
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Erybody
Timbuctoo
Southern California Gas Co
Sylmar
San Fernando City
Sunland-Tujunga
General Telephone Co
San Gabriel Mountains
Hazel Harper
San Fernando
State Police Post Sparks Budget Cuts By Legislature
A Maryland Senate House Public Safety and Transportation committee rejected a 13,082 dollar a year public relations position in the State Police budget and warned the Board of Public Works against permanently adding jobs between sessions. Chair Sen Julian L Lapides said a bill will bar unilateral civil service additions, allowing only temporary hires in emergencies. The move targets a broader pattern of midnight budget additions to police staffing and insists legislative approval for such positions.
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Annapoli
Maryland Board of Pubic Works
Senate House Committee On Public Safety and Transportation
General Assembly
Julian L. Lapides
D- Balto
Board of Public Works
Del
Joseph S. Bonvegna
Dbalto. Ist
Charles Blumenthal
Blumenthal
Lapides
Ice Guards On Duty To Aid Skaters
ANNAPOLIS AP Ice guards protect skaters on Lake Waterford an 11 acre lake run by Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks. Six high school students patrol the ice for 2 hours on weeknights and longer on weekends watching for thin ice. They are trained in lifesaving and carry ropes ladders and long poles. Four rescues occurred in one day early in the season and no drownings have been reported since. The cost of the program is not disclosed but officials call it cheap given its safety record.
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Annapolis
Lake Waterford
Anne Arundel County
Makell
bBrogram
Share value cut by 4.2 million as Penn Central debt hits
The per share value was recalculated to 4 221 000 dollars or 2.32 dollars. The drop stems mainly from a 525 000 dollar debt owed by Penn Central Railroad. Smaller sums were not paid by Lehigh Valley and Central of New Jersey lines.
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Penn Central Railroad
Lehigh Valley
Central of
New Jersey
Ocean City Aide Resigns After Court Battle
Capt Roy E Hayes resigns March 15 from the Ocean City Police after a 1969 dismissal and 1970 reinstatement following a civil rights case. He cites hard feelings and claims officials harassed him despite a federal order. Hayes, a four year veteran, will remain in Ocean City Maryland.
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Ocean City
Cap
Roy E. Hayes
Maryland
Hayes
Harry W. Kelley
Leroy Duggan
Kelley
U.S. District Court
Baltimore
John L. Sanford, Jr
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