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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1974
Page
3
The story reports on how a mounting oil crisis tests Soviet peace rhetoric as Moscow seeks global influence. It notes a Prague meeting of 67 Communist parties and quotes Brezhnev era warnings about complex paths to peace and evolving Communist strategy amid oil interests.
Government analysis shows middlemen captured most bread price increases since large grain sales to the Soviet Union 18 months ago. An average one-pound loaf rose from 24.5 cents in July 1972 to 31.5 cents by November with flour costs and margins boosting the rise. Bakers warn of further spikes if wheat exports drain reserves.
In Utica Michigan dealers report subcompact 1972 Chevrolet Vega holding value amid gas scare while full size Impalas lose value. Buyer notes Vega's 21 mpg vs Impala's 13. local trade offers: Denton-Rippelie Olds $1350 for Impala and $0-2000 for Vega, Bull Whelan Chevrolet offers $1700 for Impala, Jerome Duncan Ford quotes $1500 for Vega after appraisal.
The agenda lists a 10 00 am bid opening for flatback cowl for nobile and a 10 15 am bid opening for a Bookmobile. It also notes public comments including Frederick Chamber of Commerce designation requests by Bernard Callan and Gernand, plus an appeal by Robert M Pollock of Crown Oil and Wax Co over a permit denial. A decision is sought on two Brown Road sections from a January 7 1974 hearing. Administrative matters require approval by the Board.
A Baltimore civic leader and attorney dies after a long career including military attaché work in Peking, Princeton graduate, and state public service roles. He served as the first chair of the state Commission on Juvenile Delinquency and represented notable clients. Survivors include a widow, two sons, four daughters, siblings, and many grandchildren.
Maryland Governor Mandel faults the Maryland congressional delegation for failing to press for federal funds for sewage treatment. The bill cuts total federal aid from 172 million to 5 million with 36 million earmarked for Blue Plains on the Potomac. An aide echoed criticism of delegation’s role while noting state inventory plans await gasoline data. Astronauts note details about the moon’s size and mass.
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