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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1974
Page
6
The Food Institute reports growing marketing costs lift farm to retail spreads. Beef price per pound reached 1.43 with 99 cents for the farmer, while overall food costs climb as middlemen add charges for processing, transport, and distribution through March.
Baltimore AP Greiner Environmental Systems facing city audit over cost overrun payments on a 900000 East Baltimore landfill project auditors cite severe contract deficiencies. They challenge a 9066 payment to Wright Contracting and say Greiner authorized for materials not delivered and work not performed. The Audit Department asks for reprimand and payment reductions. The board delayed action after a Greiner VP asked to resolve the issue.
Maryland state troopers report six arrests linked to six untaxed cigarette smuggling incidents. Forestville and Greenbelt units seized trailers and autos along the Beltway, totaling thousands of cartons worth roughly 47 thousand dollars, with shipments traced from Virginia and New Jersey markets.
Annapolis Maryland AP Anne Arundel County Executive Joseph W Alton confirmed receipt of a letter from federal prosecutors saying he is under investigation He said he would expect to be indicted based on statements by potential witnesses and noted the letter mentioned bribery and extortion but did not apply to him He planned to provide records to U S Attorney Beall after consulting his lawyer.
Washington AP report cites an offer by Kline to Hess for help securing a Maryland bank commissioner post in 1971. The figure discussed included up to 150000 dollars, with an indirect offer relayed through sources. The alleged scheme involved payment through the era’s agency channels and targeted Hess’s influence.
Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission approved a plan to share bad debts among Blue Cross, Medicaid, and Medicare payers with discounts for timely payment. The plan phases in new hospital rates July 1 and directs hospitals to tighten collections and drop charges for noncore items. Public hearing set for May 29 with possible further approval by Health Secretary Dr. Neil Solomon.
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