Election board to check firehouse referendum signatures
The Frederick City Board of Election Supervisors will test the validity of signatures on the referendum petition to relocate the Independent Hose Company at Baughman’s Lane. The court has ruled on several challenges to standing and law, and the board will review abbreviated names, missing addresses, mismatched addresses, and other nonconforming entries as the city attorney and petitioners await further guidance.
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City Board of Election Supervisors
Independent Hose Company
Baughman’s Lane
W. Milner Roberts
Frederick
Margarette T. Russell
Howard Stup
Samuel W. Barrick
Margaret Russell
George T. Schroeder Jr
Board of Election Supervisors
Roberts
Uneasy truce reigns in Lebanese cities
Heavy fighting erupted on Beirut eastern outskirts between Muslim and Christian militias threatening a Syrian sponsored truce. A joint peacekeeping force of Syrians, Lebanese and Palestinians reportedly stopped clashes between Ein Rummaneh and the Muslim district of Chiyah as militiamen raided positions on both sides.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Ein Rummaneh
Chiyah
Icy battle erupts as Beirut braces for cease-fire
In Beirut a clash pits Palestinians against Lebanese factions as PLO forces patrol western districts and warn looters will be shot. At least 14 killed and 22 wounded amid nine-month civil war. Beirut highways reopen and aid convoys arrive to ease shortages.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Ein Rammaneh
Chiyah
Beirut-Damascus
Beirut- Sidon
Byron silent on revenue sharing fund position
Frederick County leaders press Congressman Goodloe Byron to extend revenue sharing funds. Dorsey recalls past receipts and warns against property tax burdens, while Byron declines to commit. Mayors from Frederick County towns attended, except Burkittsville and Woodsboro, in Byron's district office.
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Dorsey
Frederick County
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Woodsboro
Frederick Towne Mall
Ford undergoes health check at Bethesda Naval Medical Center
President Ford, confident in his health, entered Bethesda Naval Medical Center for a three hour examination. Doctors began the annual checkup as Ford awaited a detailed public report from White House physician Dr. William Lukash. He noted being in the best health mentally and physically, with a history of sinus illness and minor knee issues.
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Ford
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Ron Nessen
Lukash
Kissinger in Madrid for bases treaty signing with Juan Carlos
Secretary of State Kissinger arrived in Madrid to sign a bases treaty renewing four U S bases in Spain in exchange for 1.25 million dollars. He met with King Juan Carlos and Spanish Foreign Minister Areilaza then planned to sign before returning to Washington. He reported NATO ministers heard the Soviet Union propose a 10 percent cut in all nuclear weapons as a possible deal, though not final.
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Spain
Henry A. Kissinger
U.S
Juan Carlos
Kissinger
Barajas
Jose Maria Areilza
Washington
Soviet Union
Dave Shafer Dies Mr Sertoma Honorary Leader
Dave Shafer II 32 husband of Jeanette Rudy Shafer of Frederick died Saturday January 24 at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. He served as District Governor of Sertoma International and helped charter several Frederick area clubs. Arrangements by Smith Fadeley Keeney Basford Funeral Home. Funeral services expected Tuesday. details to be announced Monday.
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Jeanette Rudy Shafer
Linden Ave
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Smith, Fadeley, Keeney, Basford Funeral Home
Etchison’s
East Church St
Frederick
Shafer
Dave
F. Davis Shafer
Middletown
Donna
Phil
Ellen
John Shafer
Skip Shafer
Sertoma International
Frederick Sertoma Club
Catoctin Sertoma Club
Sunrise Sertoma Club
Woodsboro
Sertoma Club
Soviet Forces Take Key Angolan City
Soviet-backed forces reportedly seized a major city in Angola, signaling a strategic advance amid ongoing Civil War dynamics. The move follows weeks of clashes around strategic corridors and signals shifting control in the region.
Weather outlook with clouds and mild temps
Patchy cloudiness and mild temperatures expected today with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s and a chance of rain or snow tonight. Lows near the mid 30s, continued chance of showers tomorrow, with highs again in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Statewide rent control bill favored by Young
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young said a statewide rent control bill would be preferable to a Frederick County only measure. He urged uniform legislation covering the entire county and municipalities, with provisions allowing improvements and cost increases, and cautioned against stifling growth or deterring investment. He noted inspections after rent-control expiration and that some properties were condemned or brought up to standard.
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News-Post
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General Assembly
NAACP
Lord Nickens
Intelligence panel to question Nixon on Chile actions
The Senate Intelligence Committee will question former President Richard Nixon about U S operations against Chile and the Houston plan for domestic intelligence gathering. The panel will use written questions, led by Chairman Frank Church. Frank Sinatra and organized crime figures are not to be questioned.
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Richard M. Nixon
U S
Chile
Frank Sinatra
John F. Kennedy
U.S
Salvador Allende
Houston
Frank Church
Didaho
Church
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