Ashton Succeeds Main as Police Chief in City
Mayor Ronald Young announces Capt Richard J Ashton will be promoted to major and sworn in today as the city's new police chief replacing Maj Charles V Main who retires Thursday on his 66th birthday. Ashton, 29, joined the force in 1968 and rose through training planning and research to captain then deputy chief before this promotion.
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Democrats Press Ford Budget Faces GOP Skepticism
Democrats seize on President Ford's $394.2 billion budget for the year starting Oct 1, 1975, urging hearings and possible expansion. Muskie warns of unemployment up to 7 percent if stimulus through spending is skipped, and proposes a government service job program to employ about 300,000 people. House and Senate budget committees begin hearings as parties clash over spending targets and recovery strategy.
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Municipal League Pushes Tax Share Change Measure
The Frederick Municipal League urges a state bill to alter piggyback tax sharing, aiming at roughly a 50 cent city county tax cut for Frederick residents. Mayor Ronald N. Young says the plan seeks equitable redistribution, noting current 85 15 revenue split favors counties. He warns lawmakers may not pass it fully but hopes for action. continuation noted on page A9.
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Snowstorm fizzles with light accumulation in Frederick
A small snow event left less than a half inch on the ground with one inch drifts in parking lots. Snow covered roads prompted a snow emergency plan from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. cancellations followed, including kindergarten, Weight Watchers, and a women’s club meeting. Barely above freezing the cold snap continued with a Monday low of two degrees in Unionville.
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Controversial Sixes Bridge Dam bill faces defeat push
Farmers and landowners crowded the Environmental Matters Committee room as HB 130 to fund the Sixes Bridge Dam was reported unfavorable. Opponents urged saving 11 000 acres of prune farmland and historic sites from flooding on the Monocacy River while WSSC pressed for project approval. The bill was referred to a subcommittee for further study amid strong opposition.
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Kissinger says U S and Soviet nearing nuclear arms accord
Secretary of State Kissinger said the United States and Soviet Union are making responsible proposals and narrowing the gap toward a new arms agreement. He warned progress may stall and noted the Politburo held a lengthy session while negotiations continued with Brezhnev.
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Cease-fire agreed to end Lebanon civil war
Beir ut Lebanon AP President Suleiman Franjieh announced all warring factions agreed on a cease-fire and a plan for a political solution to the nine month old civil war between Muslims and Christians. The plan, backed by Syrians, included a supreme military committee with Lebanese and Syrian armies and the Palestine Liberation Army.
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Wallace pledges strong Israeli commitment amid abortion protest
Weather: gusty wind and snow showers give way to gradual clearing tonight. Temperatures fall to teens with highs around 30s. Friday starts fair but becomes cloudy with similar chilly conditions. Churchill quote noted on civil behavior.
Measles Case At New Market School Sparks Vaccination Drive
Parents of New Market elementary students are alerted to a confirmed rubeola case. Health officials plan Friday vaccination at the school for children with parental permission, including preschoolers one year old and up. Participation is voluntary and parents should consult their family doctor if in doubt.
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Maryland Lottery Numbers Drawn In Statewide Games
The Wednesday Maryland lottery results show a $50,000 game winner with number YTG4 and a Millionaire finalist draw at 4244. TV Bonus Number 62250 appears, along with the Six-digit 346452 for the 14 for $1 game and the 4 digit 5036 and three digit 47 for various smaller prizes.
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