16 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1972
Page
1
A group of about a dozen businessmen told Frederick Parking Committee chair Alderman Glenmore Rice that downtown parking hurts commerce. They urged more off street spaces for employees, contracted rented parking, and stricter enforcement of two hour meters.
Frederick merchants along Patrick Street Shopping Center call for cleanup of a vacant lot behind their stores. Police report unhealthy conditions and a ten day deadline for the property owner to act. if ignored, the city will clear the lot and bill owner Nellie Grove. Rats and tent caterpillars have entered nearby businesses, raising safety concerns.
County Commissioner Donald L. Lewis argues the Dualization of U S 15 must proceed with action after years of study. He supports the modified route and notes a potential 1973 start, citing a reduced median strip to protect the Catoctin Furnace area. He welcomes compromises if opponents propose them.
Thurmont Mayor James Black says new road operations likely spare fur nace ruins though construction could damage them. Maryland State Highway Administration official Phillip Miller notes no local opposition yet and asserts study work continues to avoid bulldozing the project.
Local efforts push for year round rescue teams after a deadly snowstorm exposed needs on the mountaintops. Dick Henson and Donald Schley propose five to six five to ten member teams stationed in Brunswick Carroll Manor New Market Mt Airy Libertytown Lewistown Thurmont Emmitsburg and Blue Ridge Summit to coordinate with State Police Barracks B during emergencies.
Gov Mandel wins as Maryland House approves the gun control bill 96 to 46. The measure faces Senate amendments and could reach the governor for signing before week’s end, taking effect as an emergency law. Debate highlighted racial and rural voting splits and calls for stronger gun controls.
Frederick County humane officials urged commissioners to raise the annual appropriation by 1000 to finance a spaying and altering program. The request comes as agencies sought a total budget increase to 264,968 with the society already allocated 13,185 for the year and planning to model a program on Montgomery County.
Fire calls logged in 24 hours ending 10 a.m. include an electrical fire at 11:34 a.m. in front of the junior fire house on 358 Catoctin Avenue with Juniors responding. A house fire was reported on County Valley Road at 9:05 a.m. with Brunswick responding. Ambulance calls total six emergencies and three routine. Jail population lists 18 males, one female, and two juveniles.
Frederick County school officials seek a 20.3 million fiscal year 1973 budget with 12.4 million from county funds. The increase near 3 million would largely come from local coffers, potentially raising property taxes, as officials note unknown revenue from assessors. The plan allocates 13.2 million to instructional salaries with a 4.5 percent across the board raise, amid pending teacher contract action.
A man robbed Rupert's Grocery Store at 129A East Fourth Street late this morning. Police report the white male, 5 foot 5, 140 pounds, wearing brown rim glasses, a blue sailor cap, navy jeans and dark turtleneck, implied a weapon and escaped with about $50. Investigators pursue leads from the 10:43 a.m. incident.
Frederick city may lose its bus service within 10 to 30 days after Litten and Litten Motor Lines owner Harald C Summers announced the action. Summers said he will seek Maryland Public Services approval to discontinue, with Friday meeting planned with Mayor E Paul Magaha and a public services representative.
The State's Attorney Robert Rothenhoefer said the governor's evaluation of the Frederick County Sheriff's office has been turned over to his staff for study. The governor previously stated no criminal violations were found, while Baumgartner faced three admitted charges.
The U S Postal Service in Frederick has installed 12 new blue mail collection boxes with workers painting them to reduce costs. The project aims to replace all 94 boxes, mostly in the downtown area, and patrons are urged to check collection times as some boxes are not emptied every morning.
New York price action turned lower as investors took profits. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials stood at 936.11 at 10 30 a.m., down 1.20 points from earlier levels.
The 195th anniversary of Roger Brooke Taney’s birth prompts a three part illustrated life of the jurist by Judge Edward S. Delaplaine. First installment covers 1777 to 1801 birth to Frederick arrival.
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