State's Attorney Demands Better Hospital Cooperation
Frederick County States Attorney Robert Rothenhoefer told a budget hearing that his office may sue hospital administrator Wallace M. Dow if he does not provide timely access to laboratory test results for paternity and rape cases. Two cases where rape suspects were released due to withheld tests were cited. Rothenhoefer plans talks with Dow and warns of obstruction charges if no agreement is reached.
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Robert 5. Rothenhoefer
Frederick County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Wallace M. Dow
Rothenhoefer
Dow
State's Attorney Budgets Reviewed by County Commissioners
Frederick Beard County Commissioners reviewed budgets for the State's Attorney's office the Commission on Aging and Civil Defense in a late morning session. State's Attorney Robert Rothenhoefer requested a 12,243 raise to 95,376 for salaries and 725 more for operating, with capital needs reduced by 100.
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Frederick Beard County
Robert Rothenhoefer
Assessment Office Budget Request Up
Frederick County Commissioners resumed budget hearings with the Assessment Department asking for 1974 funding of 179,963, a 21,194 increase. The department plans salaries of 158,443 for 16 staff, with 60 percent covered by the State. Proposals include adding two assessor aides via PEP funds, and a higher operating expense and capitol outlay to cover new personnel and a car. Data Processing seeks 57,208, down 2,550, with rising operating costs for faster computer performance and paper price hikes expected.
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Frederick County
State Department of Assessments and Taxation
James Bryan
Lumen Norris
Norris
Capitol
County Data Processing Office
Joseph Yeager
Local Election Board Budget Tops $44,000
The County Board of Election Supervisors seeks a $44,000 budget for 1973-74, with a $1,000 add-on by Commissioners for an unplanned expense. Current year funding is $43,968, up about $5,800 from 1972. The plan adds ten voting machines at $12,000, bringing total machines to 164, and includes $13,500 in capital outlay for ballot binders.
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County Board of Election Supervisors
Leon Enfield
Harry Reid
Enfield
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Thomas Fox
Wade Hursey
County Procurements
Frederick
Fire log reports multiple fires and ambulance call data
Fire calls logged from 10 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. include building fires at Prospect Plaza Apts Apt 34 A and Crum residence in Emmitsburg, woods fire on County Harp Road, field fire on Kelbaugh Road, with responses by Uniteds Independents Citizens Walkersville and Harney Road. Ambulance calls listed. jail population shows 51 males 3 females 1 juvenile.
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Prospect Plaza
Apts
Apt
Uniteds
Independents
Citizens
County Harp
Walkersville
Kelbaugh Road
Emmitsburg
Harney Road
Crum
Bawetina
Winter Sets Record For Least Snowfall
The winter may rank as the least snowy on record with only traces in January and February as the National Weather Service notes. Spring nears on March 20, with mild temps and showers possible, while freighted retailers lament snowless sales and overstocked inventory.
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National Weather Service
Frederick
Commissioner Lewis reveals personal stock and land holdings
County commissioner Donald L. Lewis announced the first voluntary disclosure of his holdings. He lists a confectionery and a gift shop on East Main Street Thurmont a car wash on Frederick Road and a home on Summit Avenue plus a Route 77 land parcel inside Thurmont limits and Bank of Thurmont stock where he is director. No monetary values were listed and the disclosure follows Dr Charles G Spicknall's public holdings list.
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Donald L. Lewis
Lewis
East Main St
Frederick Road
Summit Ave
Thurmont
Bank of Thurmont
County Health Department
Charles G. Spicknall
County Commission
Spicknall
Civic Federations
Lawrence Dorsey
Red China Frees Two U S Prisoners
Two U S pilots Maj Philip E Smith and Lt Cmdr Robert J Flynn, the last Americans held in Communist China, arrived at Clark Air Base with 108 POWs awaiting flights home after release near Hong Kong. They spoke of shopping trips and gifts, reuniting with families amid smiles and relief.
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
U.S
China
Air Force
Philip E. Smith
Roadhouse
Robert J. Flynn
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hong Kong
Smith
Hainan Island
Flynn
North Vietnam
3Rd Air Force
Laos
Vietnam
Shum Chun
Red Cross
Eugene Guy
Guy
Royal Air Force Field
Thurmont Park Receives State Open Space Funding
Governor Mandel announced 16721.75 dollars in state funds to Thurmont to improve its community park with clearing and grading, a service road, restrooms, a parking lot, and fencing. Earlier 20000 dollars was approved to acquire 3.5 acres for expansion. funds come from Program Open Space administered by the Department of Natural Resources.
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Marvin Mandel
Thurmont
Board of Public Works
Department of Natural Resources
Thurmont Park
Mandel
Free TB Skin Tests Begin Tuesday in Frederick County
Frederick County residents may receive a free tuberculin skin test to detect tuberculosis. The program, run by the Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association of Frederick Howard Montgomery Counties with county health department approval, starts March 20 and runs about six months. Mrs. Joan Adams, R.N., trained in administering and reading tests, will supervise.
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Frederick County
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Frederick Howard - Montgomery Counties
Adams
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association of
Frederck County
Bomb Attacks Kill and Wound Dozens in Saigon Delta
A string of blasts at a Buddhist service in Tra Cu Vinh Binh province killed several and wounded dozens. Officials cited Communist terrorists as responsible, with variation in death toll figures. International observers and Joint Military Commission involvement followed.
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Saigon
Mekong Delta
le Trung Hien
Saigon Command
Hien
Soai Kiem
Tra Cu
Vinh Binh
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Joint Military Commission
Tax Relief Bill Proposed For Historic Buildings
Sens. Edward P. Thomas and Charles Smelser prepare a bill to grant a partial tax exemption for improvements to historic structures in Frederick County. The measure aims to spur reconstruction in historic districts with a five year exemption, pending General Assembly action and introduction in the Senate.
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Frederick County
Edward P. Thomas
Charles Smelser
State Senate
General Assembly
Sen. Smelser
Legislative Reference Department
Senate
Myersville Plans phased water system upgrade
Myersville officials reviewed an engineering proposal to meet insurance standards with four hours storage or 120000 gallons on‑system. Rothenhoefer Engineers favor option A a 12 inch main and 600000 gallons storage to serve 2500 residents, with further capacity additions as needed.
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Myersville
Claude Keller
Water Committee
Rothenhoefer Engineers
Frederick
Stock Market Opens Drift On Budget News
New York stocks fluctuated as traders weighed the federal budget outlook and signals of a rough fourth quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average stood around 97.20 at 10 30 am, down about 9.15 points.
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New York
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Board of Education
Richard M. Sprankle
Martinez
Gail Graff
PTA
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County Towns Reporter
Red China
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Peking
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Hanson
Robert Smith
Cambodia
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