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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Jan 31, 1972

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Complaints Against Sheriff Are Probed

State police detectives completed a two month investigation of Sheriff Richard C. Baumgartner for the Maryland Attorney General. An anonymous letter to the Attorney General prompted the probe detailing seven charges against him.

Richard C. Baumgartner Maryland Attorney General Henry Lord Francis Burch John Bek C. P Jacobs Lord Pikesville Baumgartner Attorney General’s Baltimore News-Post

Sheriff Responds to Anonymous Letter from Former Sheriff

Frederick County Sheriff denounces an anonymous letter signed by “Jon Bek” tied to a probe about ex sheriff Jacobs return address. He defends his conduct, rejects mudslinging, and notes the Attorney General’s Office involvement while promising to publish their report when received.

Richard Baumgartner Jacobs Jon Bek Frederick County Sheriff’s Department Attorney General’s Office C. P. Jacobs

County Receives 34000 For Early Education Materials

The Frederick County Board of Education has been awarded 34 818 dollars in ESEA Title II funds to buy materials for kindergarten through third grade. Funds will supply books filmstrips records globes maps kits and other aids placed in schools long term.

Frederick County Maryland State Department of Education Miss Zimmerman

Arctic Cold Grips County Weather Turns Harsh

A strong arctic cold front pushed Frederick to 10 degrees overnight while Unionville recorded 9 degrees. Skies stayed sunny but temperatures hovered near freezing with 15 mph wind gusts creating wind chills in the low teens. Tonight winds ease but temps fall to the teens with frost bite risk. Tuesday sees clear cold with highs in the low 30s.

Frederick Unionville

Byron seeks second term in Maryland Sixth District

Congressman Goodloe Byron announced his bid for re election to the House from Maryland's Sixth District at a Hagerstown press conference. The 43 year old Frederick attorney highlighted his open line to citizens, regular district tours, and support for the President's program.

HAGERSTOWN Goodloe E. Byron House of Representatives Maryland Byron Washington Thomas Jefferson Congress Williamsport Frederick Katharine E William D. Byron Louis E. McComas St. Alban’s School University of Virginia George Washington University Law School Andrew Hood D.C Third Armored Germany Maryland National Guard William Purnell Frederick County George Washington Young Democratic Clubs of Western Carroll-Frederick

Fire Log Summary From 48 Hours Ending 10 am

Fire calls reported across multiple locations including 1400 block North Market Street and Prospect Plaza Shopping Center. Incidents shown include trash fire at 12:25 am, Goodwill box fire at 2:14 pm, chimney fire at 10:16 pm, house fire during a fire alarm, and a brush fire in Brunswick area with responding units from Juniors Uniteds Thurmont Graceham and BrunsWick. Ambulance calls total emergency 20 routine 12. Jail population shows 23 males and 1 juvenile with no females.

N. MARKET ST Uniteds PROSPECT PLAZA Goodwill box THURMONT GRACEHAM Thurlmont ELMER DERR SBALLENGER CREEK Jefferson Braddock Heights SECOND AVE F ST BRUNSWICK

$50 Billion Hike Sought in U.S. Debt Ceiling

Treasury Secretary Connally asks Congress for the largest postwar debt limit increase. He cites deficits and reduced tax receipts, urging action to raise the ceiling to $480 billion and signaling another rise about a year later as the economy improves. He and Budget Director Shultz defend the 1973 budget as necessary to stimulate growth.

WASHINGTON Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally Congress Connally House Ways and Means Committee George F. Shultz Shultz Nixon

Irish Republic recalls envoy over Londonderry killings

The Irish Republic calls home its ambassador to Britain after 13 civilians were shot by British troops in Londonderry on Sunday.

Irish Republic Britain BELFAST Northern Ireland Londonderry Dublin Jack Lynch Edward Heath Irish Republican Army IRA

Westmoreland Confident South Vietnam Can Withstand Offense

Gen Westmoreland after a week in Vietnam predicts North Vietnam plans a major offensive next month near the DMZ and in the central highlands. He says South Vietnamese and U.S. forces can inflict heavy casualties and that any enemy gains would be temporary. The attack duration is likely in phases of days, not more than a week.

SAIGON William C. Westmoreland North Vietnam demilitarized zone South Vietnam US. Army Westmoreland Vietnam U.S

Erratic Jet Stream Triggers Unusual Winter Weather

Government meteorologists blame an erratic jet stream for this winter's odd patterns including eastern warmth and western cold. The 100 mile wide air river north of its usual path disrupted storm tracks and caused rapid temperature swings across the Midwest and Northeast.

WASHINGTON National Weather Service United States Canada Alaska Hemisphere mete James Wagner the weather service Gulf Atlantic midwestern Wagner Gulf Coast Rockies Great Lakes lower St. Lawrence Valley

Gun bill advances in committee amid calls for changes

Sen Edward P Thomas of the Judicial Proceedings Committee says a vote on the governors gun bill will occur this week and pass the committee after changes he deems necessary. Lawmakers report high mail traffic about the measure with opposition from sportsmen groups and calls for a stop and frisk provision overhaul.

Edward P. Thomas Judicial Proceedings Committee Thomas Frederick County Del. Wallace Hutton Charles H. Smelser Hall Hammond Court of Appeals Hutton General Assembly

Nixon Holds Edge In Gallup Poll

The latest Gallup Poll shows Nixon leading Muskie by one percent in a three way race with Wallace. Nixon would win 43 percent to Muskie 42 percent and Wallace 12 percent if the election were held this month.

NEW YORK Gallup Nixon Sen Edmund S. Muskie Gov George C. Wallace Sen. Muskie Gov. Wallace

Stock Market Gains Across Wide Front In Moderate Trade

New York prices advanced on a broad front in moderate activity. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.38 to 906.76 as of 10:30 a.m.

NEW YORK

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