Britain votes to stay in European Market in early returns
First official referendums show 3 to 1 in favor of remaining in the European Common Market. Regional tally 802 to 275 with 75 percent turnout among 40 million eligible voters.BP sponsored stunt follows Normandy anniversary as Richard Bickel flies hang glider from Dover to Calais with 2,000 first-day envelopes marked Britain into Europe 1944 and 1975.
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Seven Die as Train Plunges at Nuneaton Station
A Caledonian Express derailed at Trent Valley Station in Nuneaton England killing seven and injuring 36. The 15 car night service from London to Glasgow left tracks around 1 55 a m. Rescuers reported multiple cars scattered across the platform and two crying children among survivors.
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Historic Kennedy Farm opens for weekend public visits near Harpers Ferry
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports 20 persons discharged in the last 24 hours including Mrs. Essie Grimes and Mr. John Doyle. Historic Samples Manor farmhouse, site of John Brown raid logistics and now a National Historic Landmark, hosts weekend tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October as restoration begins. The Kennedy Farm, named for Dr. Robert Kennedy, retains original features such as pegged ceiling beams and a stone mounting block near the porch.
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Brunswick
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Walkersville
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Mt. Airy
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Coffee Producers Demand 65 Dollar World Price
Coffee producers from Mexico Honduras Guatemala Nicaragua Costa Rica El Salvador demand a minimum world price of 65 dollars per 100 pound bag and a 62 percent hike from the current 40 dollar rate threatening to withhold exports if not approved by the world coffee conference in London in July after a four day meeting.
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Armyworms Threaten Frederick County Corn Crops
Armyworms have invaded no till corn across Frederick County fields. Extension urges farmers to inspect fields with rye, timothy, or orchard grass cover crops and barley damage. Treat at over 50 percent damage with Dylox at one pound per acre. if unavailable use Malathion. Toxophone is effective for grain, not ensilage corn. Apply spraying in late evening or early morning.
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President Ford's Son Starts Rodeo Training in San Diego
Steve Ford, 19, will spend four days in San Diego Country Estates beginning June 14 learning rodeo skills from former star Casey Tibbs. He aims to wrestle steers, bust broncs, and rope calves during the summer visit.
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Laos Demands Pay and Property Turnover From U S AID
A dozen students and Laotian AID employees protested at the U S Agency for International Development headquarters in Vientiane demanding three months of severance for 2,700 local staff. The demonstration challenged U S containment of property as the coalition government plans inclusive local representation amid Pathet Lao dominance. Meanwhile 16 B52 bombers departed Thailand for the United States, leaving about 335 American aircraft at Thai bases.
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Puerto Rican youth wins spelling bee title
Hugh C. Tosteson, 14, of Puerto Rico representing the San Juan Star won the 48th National Spelling Bee. He defeated Mark Ogle, 14, of Indianapolis, representing the Indianapolis News, who misspelled brilliantine. Tosteson received a trophy and $1,000 in the Scripps Howard sponsored event.
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Recycling center to collect glass and aluminum Saturday
The Frederick Shopping Center recycling center will collect glass and aluminum on Saturday June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Glass bottles must be washed with caps removed and sorted by color. All aluminum products will be accepted.
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Birth of Jenna Jill Thomas in Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Joseph C Thomas NT of 814 West Burke St Martinsburg WV announce the birth of their first child a daughter Jenna Jill born Thursday June 5 at Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester VA The mother is the former Ann Angleberger of Walkersville Maryland.
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County executive orders liquor warehouse clean up and controls
James P. Gleason ordered a full record check and a physical clean up of the county liquor warehouse after a 1974 shortage totaling 155000 dollars. Fourteen workers were fired and two convicted of theft. a three member team found shortages reduced and called for improved supervision, morale and controls with 14 to 30 day timelines for actions.
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James P. Gleason
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Public Works Plan Sparks City Debate On Notice And Cost
City officials clash over whether the public was adequately informed about a decaying area upgrade plan and its cost. Alderman Hiltner defends the project, Mayor Young deflects blame to the PSC, and Brady cites burying wires under a 1914 statute despite potential delays.
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Ronald N. Young
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Richard C. Brady
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Fire log notes multiple calls and scenes across several roads
A 24 hour fire log lists odor of gas at CITY MANOR COURT and 305 MANOR CT with multiple responders, hot wires on several roads, tree fires on TEEN BARNES ROAD and BALLENGER CREEK PIKE, house fires at MOXLEY CREST DRIVE and CABBAGE SPRINGS ROAD, transformer fire at KELLY'S QUARRY ROAD, and a fatality note. It ends with a historical line about Abraham Lincoln at Fort Stevens.
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Graduation schedule listed for multiple schools
Graduation events spread across June 10 to June 13 at Walkersville Brunswick Catoctin Singapore Gov Thomas Johnson Poolesville Damascus Gaithersburg with times from 4 to 8 p.m. Weather contingencies move ceremonies from lawns or stadiums to gyms or auditoriums if needed.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson
Poolesville High
Damascus High
Shady Grove
School board warns on false census takers at doors
The Frederick County School Board warns residents not to trust door to door census takers claiming to represent the Board of Education. No census is being conducted and people should report such activity to police. Call 662-9200 ext. 226 to verify information.
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