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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1971

Page

10

Runaway Madrigal Tropez Missing From Maryland Foster Home

Maryland authorities issued an all points bulletin for Madrigal Tropez also known as Patty Jo Wood who disappeared from a Liberty town foster home. Her mother in Adrian Michigan said the girl had left in November returned in February and left again in March. The state continues to search with possible leads toward Michigan California or New England while social workers plan medical care for injuries from a Frederick accident.

Jim Skillington Arthur L. Mack Jr Adrian, Mich Patty Jo Wood Miss Wood Madrigal Tropez Libertytown Madrigal Maryland All Points News- Post Detroit Free Press Mack Pat Michigan Detroit

Three Named To Social Services Board Of Frederick County

Frederick County commissioners filled three vacant seats on the Board of Social Services naming Mrs. Etta M. Bowie Rev. George H. Klinefelter and Frank Robert Martin as new members. Their terms run to June 1973 replacing Dr. James B. Thomas Arno Page and Rev. Raymond E. Wilhelm. Two vacancies remain. The panel also approved property sales and contracts including sale of part of the North Market Street School lot for 3500 to Alvey V. Renn and bids on a 3783 square foot East Sixth Street parcel. The county awarded dump truck cab and chasis to International Harvester for 18855.72 and a county contractor at 55400 plus trade-in. BP Oil Co. won gasoline supply at 135 per gallon. Ewing Oil Co. won diesel 13 per gallon and heating oils 128 and 1349 per gallon.

Frederick County Board of Social Services Etta M. Bowie Frederick George H. Klinefelter Middletown Frank Robert Martin Thurmont James B. Thomas Arno Page Raymond E. Wilhelm Social Services Board North Market Street Alvey V. Renn East Sixth Street International Harvester BP Oil Co Ewing Oil Co

Michael Croghan Named Chamber of Commerce Man of Month

Michael J. Croghan of Brad dock Heights Ridge Road is Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Man of the Month for leading Bell and History Days and chairing the Tourism Committee. President Callan lauds his skill in coordinating sub committee chairs guides hostesses craftsmen reenactment units and other helpers to attract visitors. He owns Hotel Frederick and Catering Service and pursues history travel and local tourism with his family. The Man of the Month program honors outstanding chamber members and projects.

Chamber Michael J. Croghan Frederick Chamber of Commerce Croghan G. Bernard Callan Jr Chamber of Commerce J. Rolfe Castleman Frederick County Hostess Crafts Guides Bells Glenmore V. Rice Mike Braddock Heights Ridge Road Frederick Maryland Charleston Williamsburg St. Augustine Potomac

Park Ranger Struck By Car Near Burkittsville

Harpers Ferry park ranger Robert Kramer 38 was wounded while taking pictures along Roy Shafer Road. He was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital with severe lacerations after allegedly being pinned to a tree by Phyllis Shafer 21 who said she failed to see him while swerving to avoid a westbound pickup. No charges filed.

Harpers ‘Ferry Roy Shafer Robert Kramer Frederick Memorial Hospital Kramer Phyllis Dianne Shafer RFD 1 Middletown Miss Shafer Laboring Sons Park

United Givers Fund Sets 1971 Goal at 239970

Frederick County UGF aims to raise 239970 in October 1971 to support 15 member agencies offering health welfare and character building services. President James W Freeman cites higher operating costs and a new agency as reasons for the increase and notes an early start with volunteer help.

United Givers Fund Frederick County James W. Freeman UGF Freeman Charles A. Simms Frederick

United Fire Company Votes to Form Ladies Auxiliary

The United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3 Frederick unanimously approves forming a ladies auxiliary for wives and mothers of members after a constitutional amendment. A special meeting August 11 will vote on revised by-laws. Vacancies filled include secretary emeritus as vice president and directors. Captain Mastrino receives a fire prevention award from President William Moore.

Nancy Morris United Steam Fire Engine Company No Frederick Fire Company Herman Miller Millard Mastrino Lewis Marman Sr Clarence Chip) Jewell DI John Croneburg Robert L. Smith Austin L. Rice Ralph E. Schroeder Walter K. Forney F. M. Schaefer William Moore

Nixon Leads Kennedy in Harris Poll for 1972 President

Louis Harris poll of 1,614 likely voters from June 9 to 15 shows Nixon at 44 percent, Kennedy at 36, Wallace at 13. Kennedy leads black voters 71 to 13 while under 30 favors Kennedy 45 to 27 and over 50 favors Nixon 54 to 27. Regional split: Nixon ahead in West Midwest South. Kennedy ahead in East.

New York Nixon Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Alabama George Wallace Louis Harris Richard Nixon Edward Kennedy Harris Kennedy Wallace Midwest

Fire Log Reports For 24 Hours Ended 10 A M

Fire calls listed include a 2:15 p m mobile fire at Seventh Street and Motter Avenue with Juniors responding and an 11:41 a m dump fire at Libertytown and Union Bridge with Libertytown and Union Bridge squads. Ambulance calls noted as Emergency 6 Routine. jail population shows 31 males and 2 females.

City Seventh Street Motter Avenue Clemsonville Libertytown Union Bridge

Viet Cong peace plan proposal shrugged off by U S

Washington reports say the United States dismissed Hanoi’s seven point Viet Cong peace plan as a bargaining tactic. Officials note the latest offer suggests a neutral, independent Saigon but excludes Prime Minister Thieu and insists on a specific leadership stance. Senate GOP leader Scott criticizes embracing the entire plan.

Washington United States Hanoi Paris Nixon Saigon South Vietnam Senate GOP Hugh Scott Scott

Telephone Workers Ready For Walkout

Half a million Bell System and Western Union workers threaten a Wednesday morning strike amid stalled pattern talks. The AFL CIO CWA seeks a 25 percent first year raise, with 12 percent yearly increases and additional benefits. UTW reports progress on some wage issues but major rules disputes persist.

Washington America New York Bell System AFL- Cio Communications Workers of America United Telegraph Workers Afl-Cio UTW

Bruce May Resign Paris Peace Talks Leadership

Reports from the Western White House discuss a possible resignation of David KE Bruce as chief US peace negotiator in Paris. If he resigns, William Porter would be named his replacement, while Henry Kissinger pursues a world tour linked to a new Viet Cong peace proposal.

San Clemente Paris Bruce Philip C. Habib Habib Porter Seoul South Vietnam Korea Saigon Algiers Algeria France England State Department Foreign Service Kissinger White House el Toro Marine Air Station Nixon West Coast William P. Rogers Vietnam North South Bangkok Brain Trust

Contempt Fight Over CBS Pentagon Documentary Explodes

The House moves toward a contempt vote against CBS and Frank Stanton over outtakes from The Selling of the Pentagon. The conflict spans Boston to Hollywood as Agnew, Hebert, and Laird attack the editing and Pentagon coverage while CBS defends its program and seeks access to raw material.

Washington Pentagon CBS Congress Boston Spiro T. Agnew Hollywood Columbia Broadcasting System Frank Stanton House Stanton Commerce Committee America House Armedervices Committee F. Edward Hebert D-La Antimi Agnew

Thundershowers Due Tonight Then Warmer Outlook

The day started sunny and warm with highs in the mid 80s and a 59 percent chance of rain tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight and Wednesday as temperatures drop to the 60s then rebound to the 80s.

Stock market shows drifting pattern amid light trading

In New York the stock market moved slowly with little positive movement. The Dow Jones average at 10:30 am stood 0.87 points lower at 902.53 as trading remained light.

New York

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