Pollution Instrumentation Boom Foreseen in 1970s
The article notes President Nixon’s push for environmental protection and the need for affordable automated pollution monitoring. It cites Chemical & Engineering News predicting a rapid 15 percent annual growth in pollution instrumentation through the 1970s, reaching at least $1 billion, with auto emission tools peaking around $30 million annually by 1976 and stationary-source instruments rising toward $40 million by 1980. The piece frames the shift from space goals to safeguarding Earth.
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Kennedy
Nixon
White House
Council On
Chemical & Engineering News
Internal Revenue Service
Moon
Earth
Auto safety devices curb 1970 highway losses after 25 years
Final 1970 traffic figures show 91,000 more accidents than 1969 yet deaths fell to 55,300 and injuries dropped to about 5 million. The Insurance Information Institute cites safety features like collapsible steering wheels windshields redesigns and seat belts as contributing factors amid a still huge overall economic loss of 16.2 billion.
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Insurance Information Institute
Embezzling Clerk at GAF Corp Found in New York
A two year fraud at the GAF Corporation of New York City yielded about 380000 dollars from a 120 dollar weekly clerk. Police allege lavish purchases for self and ritzy lifestyle including a limousine, expensive jewelry, and gifts to coworkers. The embezzler honeymooned in Honolulu and Las Vegas before audit uncovered the loss. Authorities found loaded guns and a loaded revolver on arrest.
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GAF Corporation
New York City
Charles Einstein
Leonard Newman
Einstein
Honolulu
Las Vegas
Weinstein
Kennedy Airport
Brewster
Forever Filibuster and the Senate's stubborn rules
The piece notes liberal Senators dropped an attempt to curb filibusters for two years, while a reader cites a 1927 page one headline as evidence of long-standing resistance. It argues that Senate members across parties intend to keep filibuster rights, fearing extended debate and gridlock. It also quotes EPA Director William D. Ruckelshaus urging pollution controls nationwide.
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Senate
Congress
William Poffenberger
Rosemont Street
Frederick
News-Post
Baltimore Sun
Grassroots At Stake Legislative Redistricting
Maryland faces tough reapportionment as lawmakers clash over single member versus at large districts and whether to shrink or expand the General Assembly. Governor Mandel opposes little kingdoms while urban and rural interests duel, with plans on the table and a potential conference committee steering a compromise. Grass roots sentiment and voter voice loom in a battle that could reshape 1972 state government.
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Maryland
General Assembly
Marvin Mandel
Del
Robert E. Stroble
Baltimore County
Senate
House
Thomas Hunter Lowe
Frederick County
Frederick
Carroll County
William S. James
James Clark
Howard — Montgomery
Mandel
James and
Clark
Eastern Shore
Frederick C. Markus Jr
Fifth Candidate Emerges In Frederick County Nomination
Grayson E. Palmer, former Maryland legislator, enters the Republican bid for Frederick County register of wills. Also noted: Mt. Airy High School forming 1921 baseball squad with 20 players led by Captain Dwight Walker and Coach R. B. Hyson.
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Frederick County
Register of Wills
Grayson E. Palmer
MT. Airy High School
Dwight Walker
Wilson Runkles
Hyson
J. Keller Smith
March in Annapolis Planned for March 20
A letter to the editor notes prior Marches for Victory in California and Florida and calls for marches at all state capitals on March 20 1971. It describes an assembly with speakers from 2 to 5 p.m. and urges Frederick Post to cover the event.
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San Clements
Calif
Miami
Fla
20Th Century Reformation Hour
Collingswood, Nad
Frederick Post
Annapolis
America
Winston Churchill
Jaycee program shows enlightenment in Frederick
Frederick Jaycees praise local coverage of the 1971 Outstanding Young Man program. Eric S. Arnold, chairman, notes many young men engage in efforts to improve the community. Leroy B. Johnson and Opal G Johnson also sign letters expressing support and concerns over national issues.
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Frederick
Frederick Jaycees
Frederick News-Post
Eric S. Arnold
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