Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Major Ruling
The Supreme Court rules capital punishment is not per se cruel and unusual in a 7 to 2 decision. Justices Brennan and Marshall dissent as rulings follow 1972 landmark, with far wide adoption across states and new statutes limiting offenses eligible for death.
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Texas
Georgia
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Harry A. Blackmun
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State survey finds no ill effects from plant emissions
Maryland State Health Department found no evidence of fluoride illness near Eastalco Aluminum Company and Alpha Portland Cement Company. Dr. Charles G. Spicknall announced results noting urinary and water fluoride levels well below Health Service guidance and no need for further human epidemiological surveys at this time.
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Alpha Portland Cement Company
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Alpha Portland
Potomac Electric Power Company
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Dickerson
United States Public Health Service
Eastaloo
No immediate rise in fuel oil prices debated by dealers
Local dealers say prices unlikely to surge after federal price controls end though some warn of future moves. William Linehan of Phoenix Economy Oil contests an eight cent rise and urges a return to a free economy. Jean Rei of Crown Oil adopts a cautious stance on supply and pricing.
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Phoenix
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Crown Oil & Wax Co., Inc
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Christians storm Palestinian refugee camp
A clash erupts at a Palestinian refugee camp as Christians storm the area amid ongoing tensions. Officials report injuries and security forces deployed to restore order.
Frederick Hosts Bicentennial Celebrations With Fireworks And Parades
Frederick and surrounding counties mark the nation’s 200th birthday with five dances in Frederick County and numerous fireworks displays from July 4 to July 6. Events include Ft McHenry reenactments, parades in Middletown and Emmitsburg, the Barbara Fritchie Motorcycle Classic, and a Festival of Freedom Ball featuring notable guests like Barbara Jean Jennings and U.S. Rep Goodice E. Byron. Local churches toll bells, flags fly, and government offices observe the holiday.
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Brunswick
Frederick City
Burkittsville
Middletown
Emmitsburg
Barbara Fritchie
Frederick fairgrounds
Charles Town
Court House Square
Barbara Jean Jennings
U.S
Goodice E. Byron
Beverly
Lous Goldstein
Charles Smelser
D. Nichols
C. W. Shishler
Jobless Rate Rises to 7.5 Percent in June
The Labor Department reports June unemployment at 7.5 percent, up 0.2 points, with 280,000 more unemployed to 7.1 million and 200,000 fewer employed to 87.5 million. Rates climb across groups including teens and blacks, while economists say the rise does not signal an immediate downturn.
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Ford
Maynard Comiez
Commerce Department
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Negotiations Continue Over Air France Hijack at Entebbe
In Kampala 110 hostages remain aboard an Air France jet held by pro Palestinian extremists at Entebbe airport. Negotiations resumed with diplomats including French ambassador Pierre Renard and Ugandan President Idi Amin on the runway over hostage demands and prisoner releases.
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Entebbe
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Bell Visits Frederick Part II Portrait of Inventor on a Gett ysburg Trip
Alexander Graham Bell and his wife stay at Frederick's City Hotel after a Washington to Gettysburg plan. The 1915 trip ends with a night in Frederick as they tour or consider the battlefield, while noting Bell's long habit of scientific pursuit and limited Civil War knowledge.
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Robert E. Lee
Meade
Scotland
West Patrick Street
Square Corner
Talbott
General Lafayette
United States Hotel
General Meade
Clip it out iron it on wear it out Bicentennial transfer
A Frederick News-Post feature promotes red white and blue transfers for July Fourth and the Bicentennial with fall instructions and extra copies offered. The item includes a note about a special transfer to wear during the holiday period. The piece also references a sluggish preholiday stock market with the Dow edging up about 0.8 points to 93.92 in early trading.
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Frederick
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