Hughes Chooses State Post Over House Bid
Eastern Shore Sen. Harry R. Hughes will become secretary of transportation, ending speculation he would seek Maryland’s 1st district seat. Gov. Mandel and party leaders note Lloyd Simpkins and Elroy Boyer as leading nominees for the congressional post. Hughes, 44, cited a “tremendous challenge” and promised to honor prior commitments as he shifts to a department that consolidates motor vehicles, roads, and port authority roles on July 1.
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Harry R. Hughes
Martin Mandel
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Lloyd L. Simpkins
Elroy G. Boyer
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Simpkins
Somerset County
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Caroline County
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State Roads Commission
Maryland Port Authority
DMV Rules Tighten Up Bicycle Use On Public Highways
The Department of Motor Vehicles issues new rules aligning bicycle operation with the National Uniform Vehicle Code. Bicyclists may ride only on the right, cannot carry passengers unless designed for it, and must observe equipment requirements, lighting, and speed restrictions. Prohibited on dual lane highways above 35 mph and on all controlled access highways. Violations by riders or parents who knowingly allow them are misdemeanors. Mini bikes and motorized play vehicles face highway bans unless properly registered and driven by licensed operators.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Wallace Weds Relative of Predecessor in Alabama
Gov elect George C. Wallace marries Cornelia Ellis Snively, niece of a former Alabama governor, in a quiet Monday ceremony at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Honeymoon at Grand Hotel Point Clear. They have six children, and ceremonies included a post wedding dinner at Mrs. Wallace's mother's home.
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Wallace
Recession Slows Seattle Marriages
In western Washington 1970 saw a sharp drop in marriage licenses with King County reporting a 29.7 percent fall from the prior year while divorce filings rose modestly to 8,710, only seven more than 1969.
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Seattle
Washington
King County
Flu Epidemic Hits Elderly In Florida Fort Lauderdale
AP reports a flu outbreak in Broward County Florida reached 13 000 cases and 18 deaths in one week prompting an epidemic declaration in Fort Lauderdale. Health Director Dr Paul Hughes notes most victims are elderly with chronic conditions and pneumonia deaths linked to influenza. He urges vaccination or booster shots as preventive measure.
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Hughes
Court Bars Plea To End Brown Case
U S District Judge Alvin B Rubin refused to dismiss an intimidation charge against H Rap Brown. Brown's lawyers argued speedy trial rights were not observed since the Feb 21 1968 incident. Trial set for Jan 18. Brown has been missing since March to face arson and riot charges. He faces a five year term and a 2000 dollar fine on bail violation.
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U.S. District Court
Alvin B. Rubin
H. Rap Brown
Brown
Maryland
FBI
William H. Smith
Woman Bars Paying Fare, Enters Jail
A 23 year old commuter in London chose jail over a $2.70 fare after losing a court battle with British Railways. Anne Melville, awoken by a bailiff, began a seven day sentence in a London jail rather than pay extra for moving from second to first class. Her husband Richard said she was upset but brave. The incident stemmed from a December 1969 journey from London to Brighton when she paid 90 cents to upgrade, but the conductor required the full first class fare under the commuter ticket rule. A Brighton judge had ruled against her last month.
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London
Britain
Anne Melville
Richard
Melville
Brighton
British Railways
Red Envoy Spurns Pro Jewish Plea
A Soviet Embassy official in Copenhagen refused to receive a petition from Danish demonstrators seeking the release of Soviet Jews seeking emigration to Israel. Led by Jens Lillelund and Rabbi Bent Melchior, the delegation carried five paperboard boxes with signatures. The scene included a jail payment dispute and statements from Mrs Melville about serving a full sentence.
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Israel
Teaders
Valentin Lomatin
Hell
Jens Lillelund
Busic Veceman
Bent Melchior
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