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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1971
Page
9
Frederick Community College unveils a plan to open an information center at All Saints and South Market to assist black residents, especially youth. Dr. Lewis W. Stephens says the center will start with education and training and expand with community input, aiming to actively bring services to the people.
Police arrested five individuals in an early morning roundup. Three men Larry Faun Plemmons Michael Joseph Taylor and Steven Craig Baker were booked on disorderly conduct on West South Street and jailed on 500 bond with magistrate hearing set for August 5. Jerry Wayne Lawson of Leesburg Virginia was jailed on 500 bond for petty larceny with August 3 hearing. George M. Wages of North Market Street received a 20 dollar summons for negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
Washington reports the nationwide rail strike started at 6 am against Norfolk and Western and Southern Pacific after failed talks. Pickets were seen in Cleveland Roanoke and South Lorain Ohio while unions press for wage and rule protections amid a broader walkout plan across six more lines.
Federal agents fatally shot an airline hijacker in New York during a dramatic standoff described as a Hollywood style sequence. The incident marked the first such fatal confrontation in the United States and was covered in detail on Page A-8.
The article examines Premier Chou En lai's cautious stance on preconditions for better Washington Beijing ties, noting diplomacy often masks true positions. It contrasts Chinese flexibility with Soviet and Chiang Kai-shek objections, while detailing U S inflation policy debates led by Burns and Hodgson. It also mentions Kissinger’s visit and Chiang’s threat to quit US protection if China joins the United Nations, highlighting a possible American dilemma.
Frederick County Board of Appeals schedules four new cases for Wednesday July 28 at 7 30 p m in Winchester Hall and an 1 p m inspection tour at People s Drug Store Prospect Shopping Center Docketed cases include B 71 19 for a variance to allow a 100 foot wide lot for a single family dwelling in Conservation District B 71 20 for a two chair beauty shop in an A 1 district B 71 21 for a 25 foot front yard variance in New Market View Subdivision and B 71 22 by Humble Oil for sign variances at Md 80 I 70 Urbana in a B 1 district.
The local Human Relations Council says it is examining a complaint of discrimination against Black and poor people brought against State's Attorney Robert S. Rothenhoefer by the NAACP. HRC director Morgan Anderson said the formal complaint arrived about two weeks ago and that if probable cause is found and no resolution is reached, the council may refer the matter to the Justice Department. Anderson noted most investigations remain confidential unless the respondent requests disclosure.
WASHINGTON AP reports a six tenth of one percent rise in consumer prices in June, the sharpest month to month gain in over a year, adding pressure on President Nixon to tighten anti inflation policy. Officials fear inflation may be accelerating despite prior moderation. Nixon has rejected calls for a full scale incomes policy and broader White House intervention in wage and price decisions.
Frederick City and County draft boards prepare for renewed induction amid Congressional impasse. Executive Secretary Mrs Helen Plunkard says the system remains active with ongoing registration and classification efforts and preinduction physicals for likely draft calls.
Frederick County Mental Health Clinic Director Daniel Roff urges a youth centered program to address underlying problems behind drug use. If funded, two street workers would run information and consultation services for young people and refer cases to counselors as needed. The aim is preventative care and understanding youths conflicts to keep them from drug involvement.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird warns draft boards may start drafting 19 year olds if Congress does not extend authority before September. He said 1971 graduates could be called unless Senate House conferees resolve a renewal deadlock on the draft law.
Kenyon Parker of the Human Relations Council announced that 15 young Black men will be selected Monday at Soul Palace to work in a housing rehabilitation project. The effort, supported by the Community Action Agency and HUD funds, seeks training and employment with volunteers welcome.
In Marco Island Florida Albert the alligator faces eviction from the Marco Island Golf and Country Club after allegedly gulping down a pedigree poodle. Bailey, owner of the poodle, sues to have Albert declared a nuisance and removed. The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission appealed a judge’s order to evict, alleging bias and seeking to protect alligator property rights under state law. A petition signed by about 200 residents urges protecting Albert.
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