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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
1
Intense fighting raged around two refugee camps in southeastern Beirut with artillery at rates of 200 an hour. Air traffic at Beirut airport closed again after reopening, while casualties mounted and authorities reported heavy losses among Palestinian and Lebanese fighters.
A House Environmental Matters subcommittee touring the Monocacy River area near Frederick and Creagerstown on June 23 signaled the Sixes Bridge Dam project is unsuitable. Led by Cathy Riley and joined by Delphey McCaffrey and Toth, members cited winding river, heavy silt, land loss, and damage to old houses as reasons. The Corps had dropped the project from its list.
Frederick County Commissioners approve a 172 million share for the Board of Education for FY 77, up 9.3 percent from last year, while cutting 900 thousand in programs and staff. The total school budget remains about 52 percent of the county government budget, with state and federal sources funding 12 million. Additional cuts target secondary education staffing, startup costs for Middletown Middle School, and several instructional line items, though special education funding is maintained amid debate.
The ninth Bell and History Days begins this morning and runs through Sunday with an opening ceremony at the Francis Scott Key Monument. A Baker Park art show, puppet show, music at the band shell, films at the Court House, and Hessian Barracks ceremonies are scheduled across the weekend amid improving weather and high temperatures near 90.
Frederick County commissioners approve a 33,056,142 fiscal 77 budget with a 3.6 percent spending rise and 35 million for capital improvements. The Board of Education receives 172 million of the 292 million total, funded by state and federal money, while other agencies gain smaller allocations.
President Ford travels to Puerto Rico for a seven nation economic summit with Britain France West Germany Japan Italy and Canada. He cautions Cuba against interference in Puerto Rico US relations and warns any such acts will be resisted by appropriate means. The White House did not specify retaliatory measures.
In a 7 to 2 ruling the court held commercially operated nonsectarian private schools may not reject applicants because of race. The decision extends the 1865 civil rights law to private school admissions, while a separate ruling protects equal rights for blacks and whites in contracts. Justices White and Rehnquist dissented.
The National Cancer Institute awards Litton Bipnetics a 13 month contract worth 285 million dollars to run the Frederick Cancer Research Center in Maryland. The agreement covers June 26 1976 to September 25 1907 including 26.7 million for operating costs and a total award fee pool up to 44 million. The deal fixes a 300 thousand dollar base fee for ongoing projects and allows renovation of several buildings. About 91 full time staff will be employed, with 756 currently employed at the facility.
Economic summit underway as President and aides gather for talks. Singer songwriter Johnny Mercer dies in what observers call a major loss to American music. Arizona forecasts show mostly sunny days with mild tonight and warmer conditions expected Sunday.
An enigmatic note cites Clarence Darras and hints that truth unlocks freedom only if one can catch up, suggesting a philosophical reflection on knowledge and progress.
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