City negotiates for Tower Apartments site parking mix
Frederick city officials negotiate with Mrs. Ransom R. Lewis Jr. over buying the Tower Apartments property to build a tiered parking facility. Aldermen say negotiations hinge on a firm agreement and potential razing with Historic District Commission review.
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City of Frederick
Ransom R. Lewis Jr
Tower
Rice
Historic District Commission
Lewis
Kehne
Church Street
J.C. Penny Company
North Market Street
Tower Apartments
Frederick County Budget Set At 22.8 Million
The Frederick County Commissioners approved the 1973 fiscal year budget at 22.8 million up 2.3 million from last year. Funds target flood damaged roads and bridges with 1 million added last week and 500000 for capital improvements awaiting revenue sharing passage.
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Frederick County
John A. Derr
Derr
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Supreme Court Ends Death Penalty In 5 4 Ruling
The Supreme Court held five to four that the death penalty as applied violates the Constitution and cannot be used. The decision clears existing executions for now and lets legislatures seek limited revival in certain cases. The majority cited equal protection and human dignity concerns while dissents argued for possible limited exceptions and legislative solutions.
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WASHINGTON
Supreme Court
United States
William O. Douglas
William J. Brennan
Brennan
Marshall
Stewart
White
Supreme Court declines shield for reporters in grand juries
The Supreme Court rules 5 to 4 that newsmen have no special right to refuse cooperation with grand juries, limiting journalist protections in investigations.
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WASHINGTON
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Allows Grand Jury Questioning of Gravel Aides
The Supreme Court 5 to 4 held a federal grand jury may question aides of Sen. Mike Gravel about Pentagon Papers publication. Justice White authored the opinion, joined by Nixon appointees, finding legislative immunity not absolute when legislative functions are not challenged. Gravel disclosed Vietnam war study portions and arranged a Beacon Press edition. the case tested congressional speech immunity.
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WASHINGTON
Supreme Court
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Pentagon
Byron R. White
Nixon administration
White
Gravel
Senate
Beacon Press
Unitarian Universalist Association
Congress
Ruling Sought On 23 In State
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel said he has requested copies of all Supreme Court opinions on the death penalty ruling to review how it affects the 23 inmates on death row. He noted the unusual number of opinions and apparent legal disagreements among justices.
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ANNAPOLIS
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Nixon Plans Live Address From Camp David
President Nixon, after outlining two Vietnam decisions, retreats to Camp David to craft tonight’s live news conference. He announced a slower withdrawal pace with 10 000 more troops to depart by Sept 1, lowering U.S. forces in South Vietnam to 39 000. Weyand named to command U S operations, Vogt to remain head of the 7th Air Force as deputy.
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TNUAMONT
Vietnam
Nixon
Camp David
Catoctin Mountain
U.S
White House
Creighton Abrams
Army
Weyand
Abrams
Air Force
John W. Vogt
7th Air Force
Indochina
Vogt
City Yet to Decide Keep or Sell Historic John Hanson House
The Maryland Historic Trust plans a renovation budget over 100 000 to save the John Hanson and Phillip Thomas Houses if the city retains ownership until work completion. Trust would mix 50 000 revolving funds with 50 000 HUD grant and seek more from the National Historic Trust, aiming to sell the properties afterward to fund continuing preservation and tax base stability. County planner notes 3700 dollars yearly tax gain. total cost undetermined with architect’s estimates pending. Mayor Magahu puts Hanson project at about 122 000 for the Hanson building only.
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Maryland Historic Trust
John Hanson
Phillip Thomas
Trust
Edward Symes
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
National Historical Trust
Symes
Richard Menconcri
One Million Rats Production Goal at Fort Detrick Center
Dr. Robert E. Stevenson of Litton Bioetics announced a plan to produce one million hybrid rats and mice in the first year at the National Cancer Institute Fort Detrick center. The project includes producing up to 150 litres of cancer virus weekly and 200,000 research animals by year end for use nationwide. The facility aims to study cancer causation and diagnosis with strict safety and containment measures as the Army handles waste disposal.
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Robert E. Stevenson
Litton Bioactics
Frederick
National Cancer Institute
Frederick Cancer Research Center
Fort Detrick
Stevenson
NCI
cancer research center
Frederick center
diag
art Detrick
Bionetics
army
Fort Detrick center
Sierra Club vows fight over Chesapeak Bay gas terminal
The Federal Power Commission approved construction of a Cove Point gas terminal on Calvert County Maryland bay shore. Sierra Club and opponents vow legal action, challenging FPC, Interior and Maryland agencies over site near Calvert Cliffs State Park and park-land transfer.
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Sierra Club
Bay
WASHINGTON CAP
Federal Power Commission
Chespeake Bay
FPC
Cove Point
Calvert County
John N. Nassikas
Calvert Cliffs State Park
Richard M. Lahn
New York State
Virginia Beach
Lahn
U.S. Interior Dept
Maryland
Interior
Flood Watch Issued as Agnes Follow-up Drains Maryland
Flood weary Marylanders faced an additional downpour as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for low lying Baltimore City and ten counties. Forecasters said the storm would bring typical summer rains not a repeat deluge, and state police reported no new flooding along swollen rivers.
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BALTIMORE
Maryland
Agnes
National Weather Service today
Baltimore City
Safety questions rise over Fishing Creek reservoir
A Mountaindale community interview concentrates on the Fishing Creek Reservoir near Frederick, its aging spillway and flood valve practices during recent heavy rains. Residents and officials discuss capacity, 60 million gallons, a 35 foot depth and past spillway rebuilds while questioning safety and maintenance.
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MOUNTAINDALE
Fishing Creek
Frederick
Mountaindale Road
Damocles
Dionysius
Syracuse
E. Paul Magsha
Michael Pue
Robert Fultz
Stock Market Falls as Monetary Uncertainty Continues
In New York the Dow Jones industrial average at 10:30 a.m. slipped 2.26 to 927.98 as market uncertainty in the international monetary picture persisted. Declines outnumbered advances by nearly two to one among issues traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
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NEW YORK
New York Stock Exchange
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Cowell
Mt. Ephriam
Timmons
Monocacy
Lily Pons
Greenfield
county roads commission
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board of education
Rock Creek
Burger
ing
planning commission
Fultz
Putman Road
reser
Frederick City
Lloyd C. Culler
George A. Burck
Emory Clay Crum
Whitman, Reynardt and Smith
Consolidated Engineering Co
Elmer F. Munshower
Elmer C. Maxwell
Frank B. Keefer
rulez
William E. Graffam
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