Historic District Proposal Could Start Controversy
Frederick residents discuss a proposed Historic District ordinance to regulate exterior alterations and demolitions in downtown. The plan, outlined by Charles Bowers, would designate central downtown blocks and appoint an advisory commission with possible binding controls, sparking concerns from the Downtown Frederick Association about property rights and business entrances.
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Steve Caterer
Frederick
Luo
Histovie
Fredrich
Charles Bowers
Historic District Commission of
Comemission
Downtown Frederick Association
Bowers
Glenmore Rice
Historic District Commission
Board of Aldermen
Commission
Fredericktown
Downtown Association
Te City
Lacderich
Due City
Market I Street
Mullilyet Blvd
Seventh Street
Patrick Street
East Street
Jefferson Street
AN Saints
Carroll Street
Bentz Street
Court Street
Hentz Street
Record Street
Church Street
Second Street
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fast Street
Youth Museum Planned by Frederick County Historical Society
The Historical Society of Frederick County plans a Youth Museum in the basement of its East Church Street home after remodeling. It will feature 150 feet of lockable display cases and paneled areas, with exhibits from major sources like the Smithsonian and Maryland Historical Society. Regular visiting hours will be set to aid local residents and educate schoolchildren on early Maryland settlers.
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the Historical Society of
Frederick County
Maryland
Evelyn K. Decker
East Church Street
Smithsonian Institute
Maryland Historical Society
Blood Donors Urgently Needed In Frederick
The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Calvary Methodist Church in Frederick on Wednesday from 11 am to 4 30 pm. About 200 people are asked to donate, with new donors welcomed to replace those removed from active files. Donors and their immediate families receive full hospital blood coverage for one year.
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Ed Cross
Frederick
Calvary Methodist Church
West Second
North Bentz Streets
James A. Grove
Frederick County
Red Cross
Ile
United States
Grove
Agnew Hikes Budget $85 Million
State politics in Annapolis centers on a special legislative session to replace Gov Spiro Agnew as he resigns to become vice president. Harry Hughes withdraws, Mandel appears certain winner with over 100 pledges, James remains a contender, Morton seeks GOP support. The session opens with Agnew farewells and Pine to chair.
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Agnew
Mandel
Annapolis
Harry KR. Hughes
Marvin Mandel
Hughes
Pera Mandel
Senate
William S. James
Spiro T. Agnew
United States
Baltimore City
Harford
Rogers C
Morton
Light Snow Delays Ice Plans In Local Weather Outlook
Light snow reached the area with a measurable fall from five inches in Garrett County to under an inch elsewhere. Cold conditions persist with highs in the 30s and lows near 18, while lake ice remains unsafe for skating though ponds allow some activity. Prices rise for batteries and jumper cables as winter stretches on.
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Culler Lake
Frederick
Garrett County
Legislators Uphold Most Agnew Vetoes in Special Session
In Annapolis a large Democratic majority backed Gov. Agnew's veto of a farm assessment bill aimed at limiting low tax assessments for land held for development. The veto override failed in the House, while the Senate approved the vetoed measure. One passed bill grants a 37.50 weekly pension to John Lancaster and two others loosen rules for farmers and state plumbing procedures.
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Annapolis
House
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
General Assembly
Agnew
William J. Goodman
Prince Georges
Goodman
Del
William Mock
de Frederick
Senate
John Lancaster
Old State House
St. Mary's City
State Board of Commissioners
State Roads Commission
Fire Calls Reported Over 21 Hours in Wartime City
Three calls logged during a 21 hour period ending at 10 am. A chimney fire on East Potomac Street at 2:30 pm and a field fire near Peter Pan Inn at 2:50 pm are noted. Responding units include Hewnewich Tespewmwlesd and Myatea rtown.
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County
Wrenswick
East Potomac Street
lHewnewich
Theana
Peter Pan Fon
tMyateartown
Market Retreat Persists as Dow Dips Slightly
New York stock market extended declines with leaders showing some recovery from Monday losses. Trading remained active as losers outnumbered gainers by about two to one and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a modest fall of a few points.
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New York
Farmers and Mechanics Bank shareowners set meeting for 1969 directors
The Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Frederick schedules its annual shareholders meeting for January 28 at the main bank building on South Market and Second Street. The agenda includes election of the Board of Directors for 1969 and authorization to issue capital debentures and notes up to 1 million dollars during 1969. Nominees listed include Kenneth F. Burdette, Albert H. Cohen, Daniel T. Dutrow, Harold J. Duvall, A. Hart Eichison, and others. Continued on page five.
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Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Frederick
South Market
Second Street
Kenneth F. Burdette
Albert HH. Cohen
Frederick Construction Co, Inc
Daniel T. du
Benjamin L. Shuff
Quinn F. Topper
HH. Deets Warfield
Frederick W
British Crowd Protests Commonwealth Summit
A large London crowd disrupted the opening of the Commonwealth Summit with chants and placards calling for majority rule in Rhodesia and pressure on Britain to recognize African nations. Police stood by as Prime Minister Harold Wilson opened the nine day conference amid traffic jams and tense demonstrations by antiapartheid protesters.
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London
Talice
Queen Mary
Harold Wilson
Pierre Mme Viett Trudeau
South
Mrica
Hhedeaia
Meerta
Wafia
Trefta
Pakistan
Aml Kashmir
Rhodesia
Papo
Fogg
Feadera
Agnew Proposes $85 Million General Fund Increase for Maryland
Vice President elect Spiro T. Agnew in his final Maryland address urged a budget plan for the next year with about 85 million dollars more than the current appropriation. He warned that balancing requires one time juggling of income and sales tax receipts and pledged a clean slate for the new governor.
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Annapolis
Spiro TL Agnew
Maryland
General Assembly
Agnew
Tree
University of Maryland
Department of Social Services
Thief Steals From Legion Home In Frederick City
Frederick City Police report a burglary at the Tegton Home where a front door was forced and a cigarette machine damaged. A coin operated pool table case was attempted but failed, the lounge was ransacked, and a coin box remained missing. Time of burglary estimated between 1 am and 2:15 am.
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Die Boieis
Frederick City
Tegton
Colin
Councilman Pays Penny Tax Bill
A New York councilman, Joseph Modaimo, reported paying back a single penny in city fares. He noted the city rush to collect taxes and warned against exaggerated penalties for such minimal amounts.
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Oueons Connellman
Joseph Modaimo
Morlapod
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Stall
Mandel, James
Rogers C. B. Morton
James Pine
D-Balto County
House of Delegates
William Th, Houck
Ways and Means
Thomas Hunter Lowe
D-Talbot
Flouse
D- Halto, Ltd
Taremelt
Jonson
Thief
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