Byron Faces 10 Challengers For Sixth District Seat
Ten candidates enter the Sixth District race including six Democrats and Republican hopefuls from Frederick County. Incumbent Byron leads a field that includes Cumberland Mayor Conlon and state delegate Hugh Burger for the Democratic side and Mason Yingling as major Republican contenders. Maryland filings show statewide more than 700 candidates for Congress judgeships and delegates.
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Frederick County
Goodloe Byron
Everett Royal Johnson
Myersville
Elton Wampler
Frederick
George R. Hughes
Hughes
T. Harry Beall
Thomas Butcher
Edward J. Mason
Jacob M. Yingling
Mason
Cumberland
Allegany County
Yingling
Carroll County
Thomas F. Conlon
Howard County
Hugh Burger
Two Shot In Seaplane Hijacking Near Miami
Gunmen hijack a Chalk’s International seaplane at Watson Island forcing the pilot and crew to fly toward Cuba. Pilot James Cothren and engineer Douglas Mackenzie were wounded. co-pilot, passengers, and the hijackers fled to safety as police exchanged shots. FAA says the plane headed south toward Cuba with 160 gallons of fuel.
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MacArthur Causeway
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Miami Beach
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Florida Keys
Homestead Air Force Base
Jim Frazier
FAA
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Runaway Charged With Bomb Threat at Local High School
A 14 year old boy was charged by City Police with making a false bomb threat at Governor Thomas Johnson High School last Wednesday. He was arrested three days after the school received a ten minute warning and evacuation was ordered. No bomb was found and students returned to class. The youth is also charged as a runaway and is being held at Frederick County Jail. Maryland law imposes up to one year in prison and a $1000 fine for false bomb reports.
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Florida
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Merchants Elect Officers for New Year and Review Safety Plan
The Downtown Merchants Association held a monthly meeting to discuss a proposed merchant safety system in cooperation with the police department and to report on the Frederick Development Plan. New officers were elected: Carlton Molesworth as president, Robert Gearinger as vice president, and Louise Strine as treasurer, with terms starting at the next meeting.
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Key Chevrolet
Louise Strine
Remsburg
Robert Gearinger
Fredericktown Bank
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HRC Aides Ordered To Resign
Baltimore AP four Human Relations Commission employees faced orders to resign by day’s end or be fired after an audit showed unauthorized long distance use of commission telephones. One aide disputed the action, saying she hired a lawyer.
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N.Y
When The Hunter's Away A Deer Comes To Play
Richard Ashenfelter, an avid deer hunter, spots a young doe near Hansonville in Western Maryland. A deer crashes through the Midway Service Station window at 8:30 am, passes through the bay and lounge, then exits. Blood and hair mark the trail, but the deer disappears, possibly frightened by a police dog named Duke.
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Hansonville
Bill Study
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Thurmont
Midway
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Fire Log Brisk 24 Hour Reports Multiple Home and Field Fires
Fire calls reported through 10 a.m. include a pole fire in an alley near the CITY FREDERICK NURSING CENTER. Residence fires at COUNTY HUGGINS RT 80 and RT I-70 area. House fires at KING residence Gravyelhill Road and field fires near Woodsville Road, Wood Market, Mt. Airy. Ambulance calls show Emergency 0 Routine 1. Jail population lists 27 males 0 females and 1 juvenile.
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Mt. Airy
Nixon and Muskie Lead Early New Hampshire Primary
New Hampshire voters opened the 1972 primary in cold, cloudy weather. Muskie aimed to solidify front runner status as McGovern battled over who disclosed campaign funds. In the Republican race Nixon appeared to dominate, while Muskie and McGovern fought over campaign finance disclosures and momentum. Overnight lows dipped below zero as voters lined up and poll hours varied across the state.
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County Development Plan Hearing Set Thursday
The Frederick County Comprehensive Development Plan outlining future land use will be the focus of a joint planning commission and county commissioner hearing Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Winchester Room of Winchester Wall. The meeting will be the final hearing before planners make a recommendation to county officials who will decide on adoption revision or rejection of the master plan.
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Ritchie Joins Bank Board
Frederick businessman M. Robert Ritchie Jr. was elected to the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank board of directors. Ritchie founded Investors Loan Corporation in 1936 and serves as its president. the firm operates 53 offices in eight Mid Atlantic states. He also leads Eastern Life Insurance Co. of Phoenix and founded Ritchie Associates Inc. in Frederick.
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Ariz
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Spring Warmth Briefly Stretches Frederick Countians
Frederick County residents enjoyed a mild spell as temperatures climbed into the 60s under sunny skies. Forecasters warned of a Wednesday rain and wind turn with potential thunderstorms and a later drop below freezing.
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Stock Market Rises Further on Monday to Open Week
Momentum from Monday's gains continued into Tuesday with active trading. The Dow Jones 30 industrials stood at 956.09, up 15.1 points at 10:30 a.m., signaling a steady advance amid ongoing price strength in the market.
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$45,770 Ward theft at Montgomery Ward in Frederick
Police report the Sunday night heist at Montgomery Ward in Frederick involved professionals who stole about $45,770 in merchandise. Investigators say a four foot hole was punched in a brick wall and a small caliber bullet was found, with losses spread across men’s clothing dresses and outerwear as the store’s security chief discovered the theft Monday morning.
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Frederick
Frederick Towne
Ward
Edward Donohue
John Byrd
ing
Paul Mossburg
Senators Oppose Licensing of Heavy Equipment Operators
Frederick and Carroll county senators push amendments to a labor backed bill to license heavy earth moving equipment operators. They seek to exempt their counties while arguing the measure harms small rural operators. The bill's fate hinges on today’s votes and further consideration.
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Frederick
Carroll
Edward P. Thomas
Charles H. Smelser
Senate
Thomas
Smelser
School Bus Car Crash Probed in Md 75 Collision
A midmorning crash on Md 75 at Old Annapolis Road involving a Frederick County school bus and a car is under investigation by State Police. No students were aboard the bus. one person was hospitalized with minor injuries. Trooper Donald Stevens leads the inquiry as multiple emergency units responded to the scene.
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Mt. Airy
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Woodsboro
Central Alarm
Bill Favors Deputies For State's Attorney
A bill introduced in the House by the Frederick County delegation would authorize the State's Attorney to hire full or part time deputies. The measure, requested by the State's Attorney and backed by the Frederick County Bar Association, would fund additional representation in District Court if provided by the County Commissioners.
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Frederick County
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