Senate probes police spying centered on Baltimore ISD
The Maryland Senate committee plans a probe into Baltimore City Police Department spying following newspaper reports that illegal surveillance targeted clergy, politicians, reporters and activists. Commissioner Pomerteau testifies under oath. the probe could extend to other state police.
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Senate
Baltimore
Annapolis
Senate Committee On Constitutional and Public Law
Baltimore City
Edward Conroy
Prince Georges
Sen. Verda Welcome
D-Ball
City Force
Inspectional Services Division
ISD
Donald Pomerteau
Pomerteau
Conroy
Open dating bill faces strong outcry in Maryland Senate hearing
In Annapolis the Senate Economic Affairs Committee heard advocates for open dating on perishables with Sen. Newton Steers pushing a consumer measure. Proponents argued compatibility with pricing laws. opponents from the Maryland Food Dealers Association called the bill arbitrary and urged federal action.
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Annapolis
Senate Economic Affairs Committee
Newton Steers
R-Montgomery
Harry Softshoes McGuirk
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Steers
McGuirk
Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General's Office
John Ruth
Ruth
Frederick Markus
D-Dorchester
Albert Evans
Maryland Food Dealers Association
Maryland Grades Lag National Averages in Reading and Math
Maryland seventh and ninth graders fall 4 to 12 months behind national norms in reading and math based on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. The report cites attitudes toward grades and notes third and fifth graders show varied results while future tests will indicate progress.
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Baltimore
Maryland
James A. Sensenbaugh
Governor and General Assembly
State Department of Education
Iowa
Mandel denies role in Senate barber shop
Annapolis Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel denies involvement in establishing a two chair barber shop in the Senate office building though he says he will use the facility. He notes free space for similar services exists in government buildings nationwide and that the shop aims to serve legislators and staff in the state office complex. Mandel mentions no consultation on renewing a lease for the International Towers building, owned by ally Harry Rodgers, near BWI.
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Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Senate
Simon Avara
Mandel
State House
Maryland Press Corps
International Towers
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
State Education Department
Harry Rodgers
Blue Cross fights discount reduction in Maryland
Blue Cross of Maryland President Thomas H. Sherlock said the nonprofit will contest the Health Services Cost Review Commission ruling cutting its Sinai Hospital discount from 14 percent to 4 percent. He warned members face higher payments, and noted separate court action is being considered while a group of 20 hospitals already sued to block the across the board discounts.
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Baltimore
Blue Cross of Maryland
Thomas H. Sherlock
Sherlock
Blue Cross
Health Services Cost Review Commission
General Assembly
Commission
Sinai Hospital
Sinai
Maryland
Baltimore County
Court upholds malpractice insurance ruling in Maryland
Baltimore judge orders St Paul Fire and Marine to accept malpractice insurance applications from Maryland physicians. The ruling extends to 12 other insurers and requires relief avenues via the insurance commissioner. A Feb 7 hearing will decide if St Paul must renew Dr. Hilbert Levine’s policy.
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Baltimore
Solomon Liss
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Maryland
State
Liss
St. Paul
Insurance Commission
Hilbert M. Levine
Thomas J. Hatem
Levine
Maryland courts seek seven new judges to handle rising caseloads
Maryland Chief Judge Robert C. Murphy said the courts handled 994000 cases in fiscal 1974, up 12.2 percent, and urged the General Assembly to add seven judgeships five in Circuit Courts and two in District Court. He defended current judges and warned prisons are overcrowded, requiring new appointments to manage intake.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Robert C. Murphy
Court of Appeals
Murphy
General Assembly
Division of Correction
Local governments should award cable TV franchises
A report to Gov. Mandela urges local governments to grant cable television franchises rather than the state. The 14 member study commission says officials can evaluate applications in light of local needs and problems while the state only sets minimum standards and ensures system interconnection.
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Annapolis
Marvin Mandela
Tocal
Robert F. Fischer
Commission
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