Four Prince Georges County men charged in Mt Airy bank theft
Federal and state police hunt for the missing 46000 after four Prince Georges County men were arrested on charges of robbing the Mt Airy branch of Maryland National Bank, the largest bank heist in the bank's history. A bank spokesman said part of the money was recovered near the suspects' residences in Prince Georges County. The four men, all from nearby towns, were arrested around 1 p.m. and face bond hearings. two of the Upper Marlboro men were previously linked to a murder case from last August.
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Prince Georges’ County
Mt. Airy
Maryland National Bank
FBI
Prince Georges county
Robert Darnell Taylor
David Lee Taylor
William Cutler Mason
Upper Marlboro
Larry Wade Valentine
Hillcrest
Prince Georges
City Awaits Water and Sewer Line Grants
Frederick officials led by Mayor E Paul Magaha seek a state and federal grant applied for in December 1970 to fund a new interceptor parallel to the 1930s Carroll Creek line. The $978700 project would relieve capacity, with a federal share of 50 percent, boosting western expansion.
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E. Paul Magaha
Carroll Creek
Michael Pue
Pue
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Frederick City
Baker-Webberly Associates
Location of District Court Pits County Against State
Developments over the District Court location in Frederick County conclude the court will stay in the Courthouse if S D General Services pays back rent and furnishes desks and chairs, and if the county provides additional office space in the Courthouse.
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Frederick County
magistrate’s court
State Department of General Services
Pay The Rent for Space Sparks County Standoff
Frederick County officials criticize the state for failing to pay rent and furnish office items for the District Court quarters. Commissioner Derr notes state leases exist elsewhere but no funds or furniture have been provided. He warns eviction could occur if back payments are not received and the court needs more space for proper operation.
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District Court
Frederick
John A. Derr
Derr
Department of General Services
Judge warns need for more space in Frederick District Court
Judge Robert Sweeney stated the District Court may have to relocate if Frederick County does not provide additional space. He described the current facilities as among the poorest in the state and said 500 to 700 square feet are needed. Deputy Secretary William Badger noted progress after meetings with officials and mentioned plans under the Downtown Development Plan for a new courthouse downtown.
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ANNAPOLIS
Robert Sweeney
Frederick County
Frederick
Thompson
Bennnett
Judge Sweeney
William Badger
Department of General Services
Badger
John A. Derr
Sweeney
Veto Overrides Stir Maryland General Assembly Rift
Gov Mandel faces three veto overrides in three days as lawmakers clash over reapportionment plans. Mandel claims he did not discuss overrides with legislators before the session, while House leaders say they discussed the vetoes with him on the floor. Senator Lapides disputes Mandel’s account, accusing him of deception over ward lines in the Baltimore city plan.
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ANNAPOLIS
Maryland General Assembly
Marvin Mandel
Mandel
House
Thomas Hunter Lowe
D-Talbot
Baltimore city
Senate
Lapides
County Officials Oppose Planned Reapportionment
Frederick County commissioners split on Gov. Mandel’s reapportionment proposal. Republican John Derr calls the plan political gerrymandering at its worst, while Democratic Lawrence Dorsey declines comment and withholds support. Continued on Page A-8.
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Frederick County
Marvin Mandel
John Derr
Derr
Lawrence Dorsey
Board of Commissioners
News Photographer Slain In Baltimore
Harold S. Spicer, 52, longtime News American photographer, was found shot dead in his parked car in Druid Hill Park. Police suspect robbery motive after a wallet and an uncashed paycheck were found. a spent projectile was sent to the lab. Rewards totaling $6,000 were offered by the paper and press groups.
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BALTIMORE
Baltitimore
Harold S. Spicer
News American
Spicer
Druid Hill Park
John Barnold
althrough
Dennis Hill
Hill
Maryland General Hospital
Baltimore Press Reporters Association
Press Photographer’s Association of Baltimore and
News Union
Delegation Opposes Mandel Reapportionment Plan
Frederick County delegation in Annapolis opposes Governor Mandel’s reapportionment. They favor district by district liquor license referendums and call for a constitutional amendment to maintain three House seats per Senate seat. The plan would merge Frederick City into a two delegate district, dissolving one seat.
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ANNAPOLIS
General Assembly of
Maryland
Frederick County
Marvin Mandel
Middletown Amvets
C. Clifton Wirts
Del. Julien P. Delphey
General Assembly
Wirts
Frederick City
Everedy Company Meets Md Pollution Standards
Everedy Company in Frederick, a 50 year plus cookware maker, installed equipment costing over 40000 to meet Maryland pollution rules after a September 1970 citation for discharging into Carroll Creek. Officials cited high ph readings and copper cyanide and chrome discharges. copper cyanide was eliminated and chrome and nickel flows reduced.
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Everedy
Sam Grillo
MONICA MAIN
Everedy Company
Frederick
State Department of Water Resources
Joseph P. Lewandowski
Carroll Creek
Lewandowski
Department of Water Resources
Annapolis
Frederick County
Monocacy River
Catoctin Mountain
Grillo
Two Teens Die in Sharpsburg Md65 Crash
Two 16 year olds Crestyn Bealer and Charles Mentzer died in a late night crash on Md 65 north of Sharpsburg when their car left the road struck and rode guardrails. A third teen Jeffrey Worden 16Boonsboro survived with minor injuries. Police say excessive speed and a sharp left curve contributed and investigations continue.
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Gapland
Md. 65
Sharpsburg
Crestyn Michael Bealer
Charles Mentzer
Jeffrey Mark Worden
Boonsboro
Washington County
Hagerstown
H. N. Weeks
Travelers Warnings Issued After Maryland Traffic Toll Rises
Maryland State Police report six traffic fatalities since Friday evening raising year to date deaths to 29 on state roads. Four of the six are teenagers in two crashes about 11:30 p.m. near Jessup. Douglas T. Redmiles 16 and Terri Moore 16, both of Laurel, died in a collision near Patuxent Range Road. A cold wave warning accompanies the travel advisories.
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Maryland
Jessup
Douglas T. Redmiles
Terri Moore
Laurel
Patuxent Range Road
Judicare Aids Poor to Free Divorces in Maryland
Frederick County reports say Judicare extends free legal aid for divorces to Medicaid card holders. The program lets clients choose from 26 participating lawyers, reducing paperwork and speeding initial assessments. Grounds for divorce in Maryland include voluntary 18 month separation, adultery, cruelty.
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Judicare
Frederick County
William S. Kalis
Department of Social Services
Kalis
Maryland
Fire Log Summary Emmitsburg Responds to Auto Fire and Calls
Fire log for 24 hours ending 19 a.m. shows auto fire call in CITY NONE COUNTY TRACK INN with Emmitsburg responding by ambulance. Emergency calls total 13 with 3 routine. jail population lists 22 males, 0 females, 6 juveniles.
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Emmitsburg
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Del. C. Clifton Wirts
Wallace Hutton
Julien Delphey
News-Post
Julian L. Lapides
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Manuel
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