State Eyes On Site Shared Office Complex With New Courthouse
The state General Services Department seeks land for a county state courthouse site and a joint office complex. Commissioners Derr Dorsey push to buy land within two weeks, Lewis cautions about timing as public works funding already earmarked for site purchase and future building upgrades.
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John A. Derr
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Derr
Dorsey
Donald L. Lewis
West Patrick Street
General Services Department
State Planning Department
Melvin
State Board of Public Works
West Patrick
Winchester Hall
Ginsburg
Winter Showers Return Then Weekend Warmth Seen
A cold front brings a return to winter weather tonight with a low near 30. Showers dominate through Monday as temperatures climb to around 58 by Friday and potential 66 highs over the weekend. Aims for sunnier days return after Wednesday's 64 degree high.
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Warmerer
Stock Market Mixed as Profit Taking Pressures Prices
New York shares closed mixed as traders booked gains and reassessed holdings across major sectors. Financials and industrials showed modest shifts while tech held steadier, keeping overall index movement narrow.
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New York
Tragic Dormitory Fire Kills 25 Belgian Schoolboys
In Heusden Belgium a dormitory fire at the School of the Sacred Heart operated by the St Francis Brothers killed 25 boys and injured many. Police say heat and smoke suffocated the students before flames spread. 47 escaped via a terrace facing window.
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Heusden
Belgium
School of the Sacred Heart
St. Francis Brothers
Wampler Seeks Seat In U S Congress
Elton R. Wampler announces his candidacy for the Sixth Congressional District seat in Frederick County. A combat decorated Marine Corps veteran and UCLA and Miami Law graduate, he chairs the Frederick County Republican Research Committee and has 14 years in local and federal government roles. he cites ongoing support for continued strong district representation alongside Senator Charles Mathias.
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Elton R. Wampler
Frederick County
Wampler
Republican
Republican Research Committee
U.S. Marine Corps
UCLA
University of Miami Law School
Federal Housing Council
White House Suggests Nixon Might Amend Tax Returns
A White House source indicates President Nixon could amend federal returns for years tied to his San Clemente estate purchases. The move could allow him to address all tax issues at once, including potential deductions for the gift of his papers and a capital gains question tied to a San Clemente sale.
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Washington
White House
Nixon
San Clemente
U.S
Robert H. Ab
Weel Bape
California
Sacramento
Calif
Income Tax Board
Bella S. Abzug
D-N.y
Treasury
Key Biscayne
Fla
Abzug
Louis Stokes
D-Ohio
Maryland legislators urged to $1500 pay hike next year
The Maryland General Assembly Compensation Commission proposed a $1500 annual raise for state delegates and senators to 12500, automatic unless rejected. It also recommended raising Senate president and House speaker salaries to 17500 and doubled governor pay to 50000 in advisory terms.
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Annapolis
General Assembly Compensation Commission
Maryland
General Assembly
Senate
House
Legislative Council
Williford Gragg
Antietam and C&O Canal to be largest park system
Frederick Rotarians heard National Park Service official William Failor describe the Antietam Battlefield network and the C&O Canal as a triple category park complex combining historical natural and recreational elements. The 185 mile canal from Georgetown to Cumberland is the longest in the system and will offer biking hiking canoeing fishing camping ice skating horseback riding and exhibits when completed.
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Francis Scott Key Hotel
National Park Service
Antietam Battlefield
William R. Failor
C&o Canal
Antietam Park
Rotarians
Yellowstone Park
Grand Canyon
Failor
Washington
Frederick County
C&o
Georgetown
Cumberland
Allen Merchant Named Frederick City Administrative Assistant
Frederick announces Allen Merchant, 23, a native son of Ralph and Mrs. Merchant, as new administrative assistant to Mayor Ronald N. Young. The post, not in the charter, aims to coordinate city projects and secure state and federal funds, with a focus on right of way work for Brigadoon drainage and closer federal ties. He will also be a notary, handle legal documents, and build contacts in Washington and the state capital.
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Allen G. Merchant
Ronald N. Young
Merchant
Larry Lipman
Frederick
Allen
Young
Oung
Brigadoon
Ralph
State Department of Economic and Community
Washington
Congress To Act On Nixon Oil Proposals
Washington AP Congress moves to consider Nixon energy plan proposing removal of the 22 percent depletion allowance on foreign production and reduction of the foreign tax credit. Lawmakers discuss eliminating intangible drilling cost deductions and other tax breaks while funding energy research and offshore leasing. The issue intersects with hearings on excess profits legislation due February 4.
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Congress
Washington
Nixon
U.S
Russell B. Long
D-La
Finance Committee
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Dconn
House
Ways and Means
Long
Maryland Lottery Draws $50 000 State Number
The winning number drawn today in Maryland's $50,000 state lottery is 958491.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Speedy Police Action Averts Four Thousand Dollar Swindle
A Frederick man was saved from a $4,000 scam after a bank teller alerted police. Det. Lt. Paul W. Mossburg tailed a suspect, arrested Jerry W. Tumilinson, 24, of Houston, Texas, on false pretense charges, and stopped the ride before more losses occurred. The investigation describes a two-man plan to prod the victim into cashing out and routing money to an accomplice.
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Frederick City
Frederick
Paul W. Mossburg
Mossburg
Li Mossburg
Jerry W. Tumilinson
Houston
Texas
Tumlinson
Lt. Mossburg
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