Head of State Prisons Defends Humane Policy
ANNAPOLI AP A legislative investigating committee questioned the two principals in a Maryland prison flap as Commissioner Joseph G. Cannon defended his administration against charges of permissiveness. Warden Preston L. Fitzberger testified he resigned over clashes with Cannon. The panel prepared to hear from Robert J. Lally but illness may delay his appearance. Cannon urged humane treatment of prisoners while acknowledging modern limits on penology. Fitzberger praised Cannon but said his authority to revoke privileges was restricted.
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Annapoli
Joseph G. Catmon
Preston L. Fitzberger
Maryland
Cannon
Robert J. Lally
Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Lally
Fitzberger
McGovern Sees Strong NH Showing In 1972 Primary
Senator George S. McGovern predicts a solid showing in the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary and the first four or five contests of 1972. He says he may be on ballots in eight to ten states and will push his antiwar platform while criticizing current U.S. bombing in Indochina. He met with Concord leaders, spoke at Hawthorne College, and discussed federal job programs to reduce unemployment.
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Manchester
N.H. Cap
George S. McGovern
New Hampshire
McGovern
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Sen
Muskie
South Dakota
Concord
Nathaniel Hawthorne College
Antrim
Durham
U.S
South Vietnam
Indochina
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
United States
Harry Makins
Makris
Muskie and Son
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Inflation Controls Fade Wholesale Prices Gain
The February wholesale price index rose eight-tenths of a percent, denting Nixon administration hopes for fading inflation. Officials argued for continued monetary expansion amid concerns from the Fed. Weather-driven hog and cattle price spikes boosted farm costs, while industrial and processed goods posted notable gains. The data imply higher consumer prices soon and mark the largest two month jump since the mid-1950s. Cement production in Spain averages 16 million tons a year.
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Washington
Nixon
Treasury
John B. Connally
House Appropriations Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Independent Board
Fed
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor
James B. Hodgson
Hodgson
Nursing Home Study Seen As Unlikely
Maryland's nursing home study promised by Gov. Mandel seems unlikely says the Commission on Aging. Limited staff and a small budget jeopardize a broad inquiry into elderly care and facilities. The panel estimates a 50 000 to 75 000 cost while its total fiscal 1972 budget is 111 500.
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Baltimore
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
State Commission On Aging
Harry F. Walker
Commission
State Department of Employment and Social Services
Rita C. Davidson
Mandel
Commission On Aging
Welfare Mother Seeks Doubling of Benefits
Annapolis AP reports a Maryland welfare mother and witnesses urged the House Senate Committee on Natural and Human Resources not to cut welfare funding and to raise benefits from about 192 to 329 dollars monthly. They argued current payments cover few essentials and called welfare reform to aid children and families.
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Annapolis
Earth
Moon
Lucille Gitten
Montgomery County
Maryland
House Senate Committee On Natural and Human Resources
Delores Counselor
Baltimore County
Counselor
Rudell Martin
Baltimore City
National Welfare Rights Organization
Three Injured In U S 15 Wreck At Thurmont
Three persons were slightly injured in a two vehicle crash on U S 15 near Ben s service station at Thurmont. They refused medical treatment. Maurice Milton Eichelberger of Fayetteville NC faced charges for failure to yield and DUI. Damage totaled about 1500 dollars.
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U. S. 15
Ben’s
Thurmont
Tpr
James Hagg
Maurice Milton Eichelberger
Fayetteville
N. C
Rudolph H. Gallus
Rockville
Rudolph A. Gallus
Eichelberger
Gallus
U. S
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Fredericktown Bank & Trust Company
Patrick ST
Prospect Plaza
Ehachive
U.S. 15
Ane
Targery Acre
Pacs
Compact Stereo Phonograph
East Street
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