Veterans Seek Return of Veterans Day and Memorial Day Dates
Maryland veterans urge lawmakers to restore Veterans Day to the date it held before 1954 and keep Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. They argue the change erodes heritage and patriotism among children, while business groups fear scheduling shifts.
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Daniel H Burkhard
Maryiatad Avetlan Legion
House of Delegates
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Wiliam S. Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Metropolitan
Baltimore
Alaska Pipeline Right Of Way Permit Signed
Washington AP reports a federal right of way permit for the Alaska North Slope pipeline was signed after delays. Secretary Morton cautioned more hurdles remain as the project moves from initial action to potential late spring construction start in Anchorage. EL Patton of Alaska Pipeline Service Corp called the action a first chapter toward the goal.
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Morton
Little Interest Voiced On Death Penalty Bill
ANNAPOLIS AP Capital punishment surfaced again in Maryland hearings with little public interest. Two students from Jemicy Farm School testified for the bill while opponents urged against the gas chamber. Governor Mandel support remains conditional on constitutional guidelines.
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Jemicy Farm School
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Baltimore County
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Alan M. Wilner
Mandel
Wilner
Supreme Court
Rynd
Del
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D-Balt
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D-Balt. Co
Atlantic Coast Reserves Eyed By Oil Executive
Annapolis AP An oil executive says new domestic fuel reserves off Maryland's Atlantic coast could help the nation. Warren Davis of Gulf Oil testifies to a Maryland General Assembly panel, urging exploration despite Gov. Mandel's opposition. Davis says Gulf could drill without beach pollution and cites high 1973 profits.
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Atlantic
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Gulf Oil Corp
Energy Economics Office
Maryland General Assembly
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Gulf
Mid Atlantic
Marvin Mandel
American Petroleum Institute
Interior Department
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Robert A Pascal
Pascal
United States
Higher Freight Rates May Rise After ICC Meeting
Washington officials report talks between Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons and the Interstate Commerce Commission about possible rate increases. The meeting followed calls from trucker groups for a nationwide shutdown over higher fuel costs and lower speed limits. Fitzsimmons said the Nixon administration supports higher rates to cover drivers' increased fuel costs, while ICC Chairman George Stafford said carriers are filing for increases to pay independent drivers more.
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Teamsters Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
Teamsters
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Nixon
George Stafford
ICC
Drunk Driving Laws Face Maryland Senate Action
Annapolis AP Maryland may lose 29 million in federal highway aid if drunk driving laws do not change. A Motor Vehicle Administration official stated the state could lose one percent of federal funds unless it sets stricter blood alcohol and impairment standards. Debate centers on a 15 percent level and a 135 percent equivalence, with bills proposing a one percent standard and mandatory license suspensions for refusers to tests.
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Federal Highway Trust
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Wuld
British Miners Call Strike Recommendation
Leaders of Britain's 200000 coal miners recommend a strike over higher pay. General secretary Lawrence Laly and the union’s president and vice president planned to push a strike mandate at the National Union of Mineworkers executive board meeting in London.
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Britain
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National Umion of Mineworker
Plumbers Boss Faces Sentence For Burglary
Washington AP reports Bud Krogh, former White House aide, pleads guilty to burglary related to the Nixon era Pentagon Papers break in at psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Ellsberg's Beverly Hills office. He faces up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine. co operation terms eyed. Edward Morgan also involved.
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Krogh
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