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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1971
Page
6
The Commerce Department reports private housing starts in June at an annual rate of 1.982 million, up from May’s 1.959 million, signaling a bright spot in the post recession recovery. Officials see progress toward the 2.6 million annual target for the decade, despite higher mortgage costs.
AP reporting Ralph Nader says the nation's canners hid consumer complaints about flies, glass and crystals in canned fish to avoid federal action. He asked Sen. Hart to probe with DOJ possible antitrust violations. Canner Association denies charges.
Washington AF report says famous American athletes plan to press Hanoi officials on POW and MIAs. Delegation could include Johnny Unitas, Arnold Palmer, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Shoemaker, Bobby Orr, Jerry West and more, seeking prisoners’ well being, mail access, and possible releases. They also aim to reach 2,000 children of missing or captured fathers.
Rev Colin P Kelly son of America s WWI hero has quit his Episcopal parish post after eight months citing Army chaplain demand slowdown. Bruce Weatherly Trinity Episcopal rector says Army needs fewer chaplains now. Kelly, 30, with three children, vacationing in the Pocono Mountains unavailable for comment. Size of home plate introduced in 1900 with five sided plate still in use.
The Associated Press reports that telephone workers plan to return to Bell System jobs under a tentative contract after midnights. The agreement covers about 1.0 million workers nationwide, with pay and benefits details under negotiation. Separately, rail unions announce six more railroads added to a selective strike as court orders seek to curb walkouts.
A federal appeals court struck down a 1969 Pennsylvania law that let colleges cut off state scholarship funds for disciplined students. Haverford College led a suit with Goddard College and students, arguing the policy chills academic freedom and violates Fifth and First Amendment rights. The majority credited safeguards against self incrimination and free speech limits. The dissenter would have left the ruling to the courts.
Harford County in Bel Air, Maryland, appointed William P. Dietz, a Havre de Grace businessman, as the new chairman of the county commission after a six month power struggle among Democratic officials. The commission voted to replace Charles B Anderson Jr. of Joppatowne, who refused to resign, amid resignations and firings including the county director of public works and the county attorney.
Secret Service confirms President Nixon's daughter Julie Eisenhower married to Navy officer David, seen moving boxes on a balcony at their Beach, Florida rental. The couple expects her husband’s ship, the USS Albany, to return to Mayport Navy Station by Saturday, Julie plans to teach elementary school this fall.
Actress Jane Fonda had charges of assault and battery and disorderly conduct dismissed at Cleveland Municipal Court. Chief Prosecutor Everett Chandler cited insufficient evidence after police detained her when a US Customs agent intervened at Cleveland International Airport on November 3.
Ocean City confronts a new anti-solicitation ordinance that inadvertently affects Seventh Day Adventists evangelism. City officials insist the measure is not aimed at religion, while church leaders warn of encroaching religious freedoms and possible court challenges amid fears it could deter missionary leafleting to support tourism.
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