Foreman Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Frederick football star Chuck Foreman was chosen as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in an Associated Press poll. The longtime star from Frederick High and the University of Miami accumulated 01 yards on 112 carries, 37 receptions for 362 yards, and six touchdowns, with a knee injury costing two games but ending the season as a top rookie.
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Frederick
Chuck Foreman
National Football League
Associated Press
Foreman
West All Saints Street
Francis Foreman
Gary
Gary Foreman
Chuck
Fort Detrick
Rooke
Final Arguments Heard In McCoy Murder Trial
Final arguments were presented in the McCoy murder case. Assistant State Attorney Cleopatra noted the defense had stipulated Mrs. McCoy shot and killed the deceased. The testimony described the victim as about 5 foot 6 and 127 pounds, with the defendant and her son larger, sober, and living with him.
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Elizabeth J
Cleopatra
Commissioners OK Temporary Ballenger Creek Sewage Plant
County Commissioners approved a plan for a temporary sewage treatment facility at Ballenger Creek within the Frederick basin. Lawrence Dorsey and John Derr supported the motion, while Donald Lewis opposed citing agenda notice concerns. The action ties to a separate EPA grant for a permanent facility and a later state health department expansion.
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Commissioners OK
Ballenger Creek
Richard Zimmerman
Lawrence A. Dorsey
John A. Derr
County Metropolitan Commission
Frederick
Donald L. Lewis
Dousry
Lewis
Zimmeran
Zimmerman
Dorsey
Gaumerman
Metropolitan Commission
State Health Department
EPA
Officials May Buy Property This Week
County commissioners indicated Wednesday they may purchase properties for a new county courthouse site within the week. Acquisition details and site options were being studied with input from the Farm Bureau and County Council of Governments, while owners weighed offers.
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Lawrence A. Dareey
Job A. Derr
Wednenay
Donald L. Lewis mm
Tigs Dete
Countty) Farm Bureau
COG
The
County Council of
Energy Chief Predicts Gas Price Rise and Station Limits
Energy chief William E. Simon said oil companies and independent distributors agreed to cap gasoline sales at 10 gallons per customer at service stations. He forecast prices would rise 8 to 11 cents per gallon over early December, with variation by region, due to foreign oil price hikes and a new 1.5 cent per gallon retailer cost increase effective January 1. An IRS survey noted higher violation rates of price regulations in the gasoline industry.
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Washington
William E. Simon
Simeon
Simon
Sime
Ionbumplion
Internal Revenue Service
4000 U.S. Troops Withdraw from Thailand
Sources say the United States is quietly withdrawing about 4000 additional troops from Thailand, lowering the U.S. force in the country to roughly 3000 men by week’s end. A senior Pentagon official hinted that the defense ministry may soon confirm the move.
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Bangkok
Thailand
United States
Thute Defense Ministry
Freezing Rain Causes Slick Roads Across Region
Freezing rain moved over most of the region early this morning creating slick roads and ice covered windshields. Rain is expected through next Tuesday with highs near 40 and overnight lows in the mid 30s. Snow was not reported despite the cold overnight temps and a mid-December storm. Stock market: The Fed's decision to tighten credit boosted stocks with the Dow hovering around the mid 1 09s before settling.
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Frederick
Stock Market
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Kewer
IRS To Conduct Nixon Tax Audit
The IRS will audit President Nixon s tax returns for 1970 and 1971 with possible extension to other years to determine if additional taxes are owed. It follows controversy over deductions for Nixon s donated vice presidential papers and a claimed profit on a 1970 California property sale.
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Allen Reuzeha Seld
West Patrick
Donald Hibner
Julien Delphey
IRS
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Nixon
National Archives
Congress
San Clemente
Calf
Congressional Committee
Eleven Nabbed in Broad Drug Raids Tied to University
State police conducted a wide set of drug raids across the Baltimore Washington area and Frederick County tied to an undercover probe begun last spring on the University of Students College Park campus. By 9 15 a m officers had arrested at least six people in the Baltimore area and more arrests were expected in Frederick County and Chestertown. The operation targeted LSD marijuana hashish barbiturates and amphetamines sold to students amid a campus drug network. University officials confirmed arrests and ongoing investigations with the state's attorney and grand jury involved.
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University of Students
Baltimore
Washington
Frederick County
Chestertown
Bill Clark
Clark
University
College Park
Itu
Dollar Climbs to Record High Against Pound in London
The dollar rose to a record peak in London trading as gold neared 121 an ounce, driven by strong demand amid fears of Arab oil nations seeking gold payments for exports and expectations that U.S. oil production shields it from rising oil prices.
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United States
Barn Fire Near Emmitsburg Rescues Calves and Saves Structure
Firemen from six towns battled a large cow barn blaze at Motter's Station and Old Frederick Roads at 7 10 a m. The upper half of the barn burned while crews saved the lower section and a neighboring barn. About 400 bales of hay and 15 calves were saved. damage estimated 8000 to 10000 dollars. The cause is undetermined and under fire marshal investigation.
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J. Long
Old Frederick Road
Motters Station Road
Emmitsburg
Motter’s Station
Old Frederick Roads
Mr. Long
Long
Rocky Ridge
Thurmont
New Windsor
Graceham
Taneytown
Fairfield
City Officials To Consider Krantz Rezoning Tonight
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet at 7 30 tonight for the last regular meeting before the new administration January 10. Two public hearings are set including rezoning along Baughmans Lane from R-2 to R-1 and 43.3 acres of the Vechery Sikes property near the VFW Club on U S 40 W from R-1 to R-3. The mayor will announce Frederick has been officially notified the Historic District is on the National Register.
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Baughman
VFW Club
U.S. 40 W
E. Paul Magaha
For Sale Miscellaneous Black & White TVs Ad
Classified ad lists Sears 23 inch floor model for 45 dollars GE 19 inch portable for 40 Zenith 19 inch portable for 35 All late models with UHF and VHF contact xxx-xxxx noting items sold out in a buyer friendly tone
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Sears
Zenith
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