Mandel denies knowledge of secret Marlboro race track deal
Gov. Marvin Mandel testified in U S District Court denying any knowledge that friends and associates secretly bought Marlboro Race Track in 1971. Prosecutors allege Mandel used influence to gain benefits from the deal as the trial probes a racketeering and mail fraud case tied to codefendants and a veto override.
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Baltimore
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Marlboro
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US District Court
General Assembly
U.S. District Court
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W. Dale Hess
House of Delegates
William A. and
Harry W. Rodgers
Ernest N. Cory Sr
Laurel, Md
Marlboro Race Track
Concept of city flood plan shown at WRA meet
Department of Natural Resources held a hearing on a Frederick flood control proposal to create a 6400 foot long, 120 foot wide channel along Carroll Creek. The plan aims to control major floods, build a sewer interceptor, and create a linear park with nine bridges needing expansion.
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WRA
ED Waters JR
Carroll Creek
Frederick
Department of Natural Resources
Mark Horak
Horak
Highland Street
Heat wave to ease but risks persist in midweek heat
Forecasters expect temperatures in the mid 90s to ht 80s this weekend with a cooling trend after storms. The National Weather Service keeps an air stagnation alert for a seventh day as July drought bites. Baltimore area hospitals report heat related cases and stress the need for moderation, with red alerts for cardiac units and multiple patients treated for heat prostration.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Robert J. Stine
Baltimore City Hospitals
Lutheran Hospital
City
Flood hits Johnstown area leaving 32 confirmed dead
Flood waters from swollen streams devastated Johnstown and surrounding towns in Cambria County. Civil Defense reported 32 dead, with earlier 27 and many missing. Rescue crews faced mud and debris as they fought to reach isolated areas and establish command posts.
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Pennsylvania
Cambria County Civil Defense
Ebensburg
Conemaugh River
Former Detrick Soldier Killed in Helicopter Crash
SSgt. Horace P. Robinson, 35, formerly stationed at Fort Detrick from August 1970 to August 1976, was killed in a July 13 helicopter crash in Korea. Officials say he was not aboard the helicopter shot down by North Koreans. He was born in Smithfield, Virginia.
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Horace P. Robinson
Fort Detrick
Korea
Smithfield
Massive clash on Libyan Egyptian border destroys tanks and planes
Reports from Cairo describe a large combat along the mutual boundary with Libyan and Egyptian forces exchanging fire. Losses include about 40 Libyan tanks and two aircraft as the conflict escalates amid regional tension.
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Cairo
Egypt
Maryland Lottery results show mixed draws and numbers
Baltimore AP reports the Maryland Numbers Game daily lottery result was 578. Other draws list six digit fees five digit 2722 four digit s2at three digit 237 two digit 54 and bonus number 81303 plus qualifier 99 for the state games.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Prices rise sixth tenths of a percent in June
June consumer prices climbed six tenths of a percent led by higher food and service costs. Retail food prices rose eight tenths, marking six straight months of sharp food price increases while wholesale prices fell seven tenths led by a 26.3 percent drop in farm products. The economy was expected to show broader strength with a strong quarterly GNP and higher real earnings after tax.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Charles V Main Seen Entering Mayor Race
Former city police chief Charles V Main appears poised to run for mayor in the upcoming municipal election with sources saying he aims to file for nomination at the Sept 13 primary. Backers from business circles and Republican leaders urge scrutiny of four year city spending under Mayor Ronald N Young, while two other Democrats already filed for mayoral nomination. Aug 15 is the filing deadline. general election is Nov 8.
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Main
Charlie
Partes
Ronald N. Young
Young
Ron Young
Richard E. Stitely
East Patrick St
Clark A. Orem
County to pursue new jail on adjacent land
Commissioner Donald L. Lewis announced plans to seek Board approval next month for a new county jail costing about 1 million dollars. The project would use a 2.5 to 3 acre site adjacent to the present facility, with initial year costs of 300 thousand, site acquisition, schematic design and test borings. The plan envisions moving into the new building while the old jail is renovated, and would reuse parts of the original juvenile detention housing.
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Donald L. Lewis
Board of County Commissioners
Lewis
State Secretary of Planning
Vladimir Wahbe
Wahbe
Lawrence A. Darssy
Strucure
JAWORSES Demand Interference In Korean Payoff Probe
Inside The News reports JAWORSES demand interference in the Korean payoff probe. A Carter Begin peace parley is noted as possible. The piece also notes uncomfortable heat with highs mid 90s and humidity today, with possible thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight.
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Carter
Mideast
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