13 Jan 1976
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1976
Page
1
City police seek a white male in his early 20s about 5-9 with blonde hair and denim suit for an armed robbery at Trouts Sunoco on U S 40 W shortly after 8 30 p m Monday. Attendant William Schmersahl received minor facial cuts in a brief scuffle while the thief took an undetermined amount of cash.
Walkersville officials hear Discovery Cablevision proposes a 20 percent rate rise from five to six dollars alleging ongoing losses and higher operating costs. Company representative cites over four thousand dollar loss last year and more than nine thousand this year. Citizens are invited to submit comments by January 22 ahead of a final decision expected January 28. Residents complain of poor reception and restrictions on rooftop antennas. Burgess Richard Winn promises satisfactory service regardless of rate.
The 1976 Maryland General Assembly convenes in Annapolis amid Mandel indictment and a money shortage. Analysts predict a cautious, possibly dull session with limited new programs as the governor previews an austere budget and a major tax fight unlikely. Towson State’s move toward university status via a HEA plan is anticipated as a compromise. Speaker Briscoe forecasts a quiet year, with 1977 expected to be the watershed.
Frederick County police report a head on collision on U S 340 near Jefferson left 72 year old Germantown resident Leo Vern Lippart Sr dead at the scene. The other driver Arthur Lee Fauble 50 escaped injury as Lippart was traveling in the westbound lane at speed. Emergency crews and the state police helicopter responded at 5 21 p m to the crash.
Mayor Ronald N. Young marks two years in office stressing continued volunteer fire companies and affordability of services. He open to one command for ambulance services, noting a plan to relocate Independents to the western section and unite the two ambulance groups. The move aligns with Democratic platform pledges amid ongoing market activity and budget considerations.
Inside The News notes nations health improving while President Reagan reportedly acknowledges a 930 billion dollar mistake. Arabs plan for U N debate and Az weather forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies with rain likely by afternoon and evening, highs in the 40s, rain ending late tonight, and cool windy conditions Wednesday.
County commissioners 3 2 approve options on Flintkote and Human Farm tracts to study their potential as industrial parks. A $5000 Flintkote option and a $1 Human Farm option were authorized with in house studies and private investment, while some officials warned the decision may be premature.
The Addis Ababa summit failed to resolve Angola’s civil war as MPLA leader Lope do Nascimento vows continued fighting. UNITA chief Jonas Savimbi and FNLA head Holden Roberto insisted they would persist if talks stayed stalled. The OAU adjourned, asking a seven nation conciliation body to monitor the situation.
At the annual Frederick County legislative luncheon the League of Women Voters urged an elected county school board with six year staggered terms and petition caucus access to the ballot. Delegates noted Carroll County’s 1974 referendum model and outlined residency, campaign, and expenditure rules for candidates. The group seeks broad local support before Annapolis action.
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