Last Chance Insanity Plea Opens for Gaithersburg Youth
A 16 year old in Gaithersburg faces an insanity plea as Maryland courts weigh state duty to provide psychiatric care. Dr. Bradshaw of NIH deems the youth not responsible for robberies and recommends intensive psychotherapy at Springfield Hospital. Judges consider transferring him to Sheppard Pratt or Springfield with funding debates and plans for regional facilities amid overcrowding.
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Gaithersburg
Roger Titus
Maryland
Walter H. Bradshaw, Jr
National Institutes of Mental Health
Titus
Bradshaw
Springfield State Hospital
Springfield
John Moore
John Traces
Sheppard- Enoch Pratt Hospital
Towson
Tracey
Shady Grove Road
Roy P. Lindgren
Rockville
Douglas A. Dayhoff
Dayhoff
Rex Smith
State Department of Juvenile Services
William Royer
Board of Education
Thomas O’toole
Confusion Over Shamrock Identity In Ireland
Washington reports the National Geographic Society notes eight same named shamrocks compete for the true plant. Nathaniel Colgan sought specimens from 32 Irish counties and found four distinct species among 21 counties. The piece traces origins, edible debates, and St Patrick’s legend amid shifting botanical claims.
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Washington
Maureen
National Geographic Society
Society
St. Patrick’s Week
Nathaniel Colgan
Royal Irish Academy
Ireland
Colgan i
United States
St. Patrick
Treland
Edmund Campion
England
Supreme Court upholds state ban on movie I Am Curious Yellow
The Supreme Court deadlocked 4 to 4 on Maryland’s ban, allowing the state to censor the Swedish film. Justice Douglas disqualified himself, preventing a ruling that might set broader standards for obscenity in film. Grove Press brought the appeal, arguing for adults’ access to the movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cap
Supreme Court
Marsland
William 0. Douglas
Grove Press, Inc
Maryland
Marland
Francis B. Burch
Federal
New York
Cit
Douglas
Grove Press
Barney Rossett
Evergreen Review
Pope's Assailant Is Described Insane at Trial
In Manila painter Benjamin Mendoza accused of trying to kill Pope Paul VI during a Nov. 27 appearance was labeled insane by psychiatrist Dr. Rodolfo Laserna for the defense. Laserna said the Bolivian artist has suffered from insanity for a long time.
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Manila
Benjamin Mendoza
Paul VI
Rodolfo Laserna
Mendoza
Mandel Backs New Car Bumper Bill Weary Maryland Senate
Governor Mandel plans to back a bill setting bumper standards to reduce damage and cut insurance rates. The measure would require 1974 cars to pass a five mph test and 10 mph after 1976, with insurers pledging rate cuts upon enactment. Senator Schweinhaut supported the move, noting delays to 1974 for industry adjustment.
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Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Margaret C. Schweinhaut
Montgomery
Senate
House
Mandel
Maryland
Sen. Schweinhaut
Baumgardner Family Biography Notes Local Ties and Hobbies
Baumgardner family details include Baltimore and Bill Baumgardner at home with grandchildren Wendy and Kenny Crum of Frederick and Helen Baumgardner of Marlow Heights. He belongs to St. John Roman Catholic Church and the Frederick Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is a tennis player and avid hunter and fisherman.
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Baltimore
Brian
Bill Baumgardner
Wendy
Kenny Crum
Frederick
Helen Baumgardner
Marlow Heights
Baumgardner
St. John Roman Catholic Church
Frederick Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles
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Stoffersamner Insurance Agencyi
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DIAL
Pope
Chevrolet-Cadillac
KEY Chevrolet
Cadillac Sales, Inc
East Patrick ST
Warren E. Smith
James A. Pine
D-Baltor County
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