04 Mar 1975
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1975
Page
1
The Chronicle of Higher Education published an ad for Hood College inviting candidates for the president’s job as Ross Prithcard steps down on August 1. The notice targets qualified applicants and outlines the college’s desire for leadership during the transition.
Hood College launches a nationwide hunt after Ross Pritchard's resignation. A seven member presidency panel, drawn from students faculty alumnae and administration, will guide a six month to year long process to find a leader who sustains Hood's momentum in women's education and strong community ties.
Maryland Public Service Commission hearings on Potomac Edison proposed 22 percent rate increase produce briefs by March 19 and a final PSC decision by March 28. Stringer will report findings from hearings in Hagerstown Oakland Cumberland and Frederick to the three commissioners by March 24.
County officials warn of condemnation to secure several West Patrick Street properties for the planned county state courthouse. Lloyd J. Rice contests value and insists he will not sell. A one-week negotiation window was approved, with possible condemnation to follow by March 10 if talks fail.
Fragments report Emmitsburg police handling a disturbance with youths amid a broader school controversy. No further details available in the readable text.
President Ford told freshmen Democrats he would have a surprise later in the day as he contemplates delaying 60 days the second and third stages of oil tariff increases. White House and congressional sources see a veto possible on a bill delaying the tariff while a broader energy program is developed.
Eli Krotman exits as president of the Downtown Frederick Association calling for broader merchant involvement in welfare activities. Ellsworth McGuha elected president for next year. Dusines, Serepca and Baker named VP, treasurer. Board includes Krotman Strine Serepca Elkins Hurwitz Kessler. Incoming president to retain Betty Wise as secretary. A Town Action fund donation authorized. new incumbents take office April 1. Krotman laments waning member participation.
Maryland House Bill 18 to preserve agricultural land was effectively killed this year by a special subcommittee after recommending no action. The panel urged further study after the 1975 session and possible reintroduction in 1976, with two major committees asked to allow continued work in days ahead. Del. Julien Delphey cited rushed drafting and insufficient legal work as reasons for the defeat.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average jumped 10.40 points to 763.53 after the first half hour, extending Monday’s 14.08 gain. Advances led declines about four to one on the New York Stock Exchange as energy-cost relief hopes buoyed trading.
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