19 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1972
Page
1
Adamstown civic activists urge the county board to address local concerns as residents press for action on community issues. The appeal highlights housing, infrastructure, and public services amid growing debate over county support.
The week brings a wet forecast with showers and thunder possible, highs in the 70s and 80s, and scattered rain chances. In Adamstown, residents and the Carroll Manor Civic Association push to keep land in agricultural, low density use while petitions, drives, and a county planning review unfold ahead of a final master plan decision.
U S Senator Charles Mathias released a survey claiming expanded commuter service on Washington area lines could cut 25 000 cars from daily traffic and reduce street congestion and air pollution. The study says 78 percent of Brunswick line riders drive to the station and 58 percent travel two to four miles to reach it.
A new Police Cadet program in Frederick hires local teens to assist police and bridge youth relations. Nine cadets, five black and four white, receive orientation as a police substation opens on South Market Street to answer questions and refer to social services and veterans programs.
First half of June building permits totaled $841 445 with Elmwood Joint Venture’s 96 unit apartment project at $500 000 leading the list. McDonalds shop listed at $130 000 includes interior finish for a Frederick County location alongside other renovations and additions across residents and commercial sites.
US Representative Goodloe Byron opens the 69th Maryland Rural Letter Carriers Association convention at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick. He cites Frederick as cradle of Maryland history and advises carriers to visit Kemp Hall Hessian Barracks and Court Square. Mayor Magaha notes Frederick’s rapid growth and plans for annexation aided utilities without heavy taxes. Assistant Postmaster Baumgardner welcomes carriers and the Ladies Auxiliary responds.
Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission plans a 1 30 p m Thursday meeting with New Market officials to resolve issues behind withdrawing advisory support. The aim is to agree on a planning approach possibly including an interim zoning ordinance and to address delays and irregularities cited in a June letter.
Forty regional staff officers from the U S Office of Economic Opportunity travel to Frederick to study local Community Action Agency operations. They will meet with city officials and agencies including the Chamber of Commerce Goodwill Industries Human Rights Commission and others before returning to Harpers Ferry for seminars.
New York stocks showed mixed movement as traders looked for direction. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 944.16 at 10:30 a.m., down 0.90 points amid cautious trading and anticipation of potential policy or corporate news.
The 7th Fleet released the four pilots credited with downing MIG-17 interceptors south of Hanoi. Lt. Col. Coppeland and Lt. Bouchoux reportedly shot down one MIG-17 with a Sidewinder, then Cmdr. Teague and Lt. Howell downed another with a separate Sidewinder as two MIGs fled.
Mrs. Rob ert L Hubba and her family report a foul odor and oillike film in their water since June 9 after a new filling station opened near Urbana interchange. They accuse the Frederick County Health Department sanitarian of dismissive treatment and delayed testing as they seek steps to remedy the undrinkable supply. The Hubba home sits on a deep well described as formerly reliable and valued at about 50 000 to 60 000, with the family noting conflicts between public health officials and residents over pollution investigations.
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