20 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon urged a Democratic Congress to reject political pressures and pass stalled measures, boost the defense budget, and launch a new technology program to spur research and jobs. He promised a school-financing plan and stressed bipartisan action to avoid partisan hostage.
Maryland Governor Mandel asks the General Assembly to raise the gasoline tax two cents per gallon to fund the first phase of Baltimore area mass transit and a similar system for Maryland suburbs of Washington. The plan also shifts tax revenue to accelerate highway projects and road improvements, drawing Republican opposition.
The Middletown liquor license bid from the Amvets Club to sell drinks faces strong opposition from the local WCTU and residents. WCTU leader Miss Charlotte Remsburg questions the long term gain for the nonprofit club, while critics warn hard liquor is hard to control. The town recalls a history of temperance sentiment and notes prior license denials due to per capita population.
A bidders conference for prospective contractors for the cancer research center at Fort Detrick is scheduled for Wednesday Jan. 26. Six scientific research firms have been selected from 15 applicants to operate the center.
Wet snow is expected to change to rain today and Friday as temperatures rise from the mid 40s to the 50s with nighttime dips into the 30s. The National Cancer Institute will award a Bethesda based project contract by mid June with a July center opening. six firms were invited to briefings and a tour of the $130 million facility at Detrick during a conference.
Maryland lawmakers in Frederick County react to Gov Mandel's 2 billion budget proposing a 2 cent gasoline tax hike for mass transit. Critics call the plan controversial and say it implies tax increases via the back door while praising capital budget items for Cunningham State Park and the Maryland School for the Deaf.
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel condemned Federal economic policy as shortchanging society and undermining it with indecision during the budget presentation. Republican leaders including Sen. Edward P. Thomas of Frederick Carroll joined in challenging the administration’s approach amid ongoing Phase I confusion.
Larry Lamont Sims faces murder and robbery charges as a Circuit Court jury takes up the case this afternoon. Judge Robert E. Clapp Jr. outlines eight counts with a murder verdict options of first degree life or death, first degree life without capital punishment, second degree up to 30 years, or not guilty. The indictment also lists two robbery with deadly weapon counts and two counts of receiving.
The race for Maryland's Sixth District seat held by Democrat Goodloe Byron gains momentum as filing deadlines approach for the May 16 primaries. Byron plans to announce a second term on January 31 at 10 a.m. in Hagerstown, shifting from a Washington press event to his district office. No Democratic challengers have emerged to Byron, whose conservative voting record is seen as a strong asset in the district.
District Court Judge J Louis Boublitz ruled that civil settlements in the Eleanor Brown hit and run case cannot be entered as evidence in Isaac Bender manslaughter trial set for February 24. The ruling keeps criminal and civil matters separate and bars subpoena attempts to reveal who paid the $3000 settlement.
The Brigadoon rezoning hearing for Frederick Business Properties Inc. is postponed to February 3 to allow traffic and engineering studies. The plan seeks to rezone 4 496 acres of the Kidwiler tract from R-3 to R-T for 34 townhouse units priced 23 000 to 28 000. A Brigadoon citizens committee objects citing traffic water and sewer concerns and aesthetic impact. The mayor may also sign changes to enfranchise 18 year olds in city elections.
About 50 residents gathered at the American Legion hall as Mayor James Black and the Thurmont commissioners launched steps to address local youth needs. They invited Thurmont Middle School and Catocin High School students to an open meeting on Wednesday January 26 at 7 30 pm seeking a teen gathering place and programs. Leaders included Lawrence W. Dorsey Jr. Lt Paul Mossburg Robert Marrone and Rev George Halteman.
Fire calls logged ending at 10 a.m. show a house fire at 10:48 a.m. at 14 Carver Apartments with Uniteds Independents and Citizens responding. Field fires at Simpson's Mill Road 3:20 p.m. New Midway and Union Bridge. Mumma Ford Road 3:25 p.m. Rocky Ridge. Wolfsville 4:20 p.m. with Wolfsville and Myersville. Ambulance calls total six emergency and seven routine. Jail population lists 19 males, none females, four juveniles.
In New York Stock Exchange activity the Dow Jones industrial average rose 10.68 points to 915.64 by 10:30 a.m. today, extending a rally halted on Wednesday. The overall market showed modest gains.
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