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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1974
Page
1
Police issued 460 parking tickets on the first night of enforcement as the city bans street parking between 2 and 8 am on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays north of Second Street and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays south of Second Street. Officers will continue ticketing under the new law despite public opposition.
Frederick Transit owner Buck Gladhill says fares may rise 1 cent with seniors at 40 cents and others at 4 cents. He notes monthly losses of about 1000 dollars and aims to keep service running while exploring funding from the federal DOT and a dial a ride option.
The Salvation Army holds a farewell service this Sunday for Major Cortland Moore and family as they depart for a new post in Baltimore. Capt. and Mrs. Charles McClure will replace them in Frederick coming from Annapolis. The Moores, in Frederick for one year, praise the city while noting leaving friends and fond memories.
The county approves a 28 392 000 operating budget for 1974 75 up almost 15 percent from the current year. The capital budget totals 7 391 418 and includes the Metropolitan Commission budget of 7 584 200 in next year’s capital plans. The six year CIP through 1980 totals 61 350 000 with 19 057 000 deficit financed by bonds and grants.
County officials approved capacity for a new 9,006,000 gallon per day sewage plant serving about 90,076 people and granted higher priority sewer status for Adamstown to back a 1.2 mgd facility for Doubs and Adamstown. They also greenlit a 10 mgd water system for Leisure Technology's Urbana PUD, with feasibility concerns and resistance from Commissioner Lewis over water sufficiency.
New York, AP The continuing rise in interest rates pushed stock prices down today after a Tuesday rally. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials hovered around the 32.80 mark as gains faded and losers held a slight lead on the NYSE amid subdued trading.
President Nixon signs a NATO declaration in Brussels with leaders of Western Europe to reinforce alliance unity ahead of a Moscow visit. He vows no U.S. troop reductions in Europe and emphasizes consulting allies before new policies, linking detente to strong NATO backing.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 22 to 16 to make most secret impeachment hearing evidence public. Chair Rodino said he will edit and aim for a July 13 debate on proposed articles of impeachment as material, including White House tapes, becomes available.
Patricia Ann Alder, 28, a Frederick Community College lecturer and student, announced her candidacy for county commissioner as a Republican. She cites the need for more housing, better planning, and strong administration to aid working families facing high interest rates and housing shortages.
FCC and truckers clash as CB radio use to warn about speed traps and police checkpoints spreads nationwide. Smokey the Bear chatter helps drivers slow for, or evade, enforcement while regulators push licenses and policy.
Jury selection starts in the case of John Ehrlichman and three others accused of trying to obtain psychiatric records of Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatrist Dr. Lewis Fielding after the 1971 break-in by the White House Plumbers. The trial centers on whether they plotted to violate Fourth Amendment protections.
The Willard Chemical Company of Frederick was cited by the State Water Resources Administration for polluting Carroll Creek with ammonia causing two fish kills. A $5 citation ordered cessation of discharges and required leak checks.Officials noted repairs and ongoing investigations may lead to further action.
Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Evangelical Lutheran Church 31 E Church St in Frederick this Thursday June 27. Donor registration runs 11 a.m. to 4 3 p.m. All healthy individuals ages 16 to 6 with minimum weight may donate with parental or guardian consent for 17 year olds.
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