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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1976
Page
2
The Harford County Education Association ends a four day walkout against the public school system. The board of education debates possible sanctions and continues negotiations on funding and policy.
The State Education Board votes to sanction the teachers association for its actions. It revokes the union’s status as exclusive bargaining agent for two years and bans dues checks. The district approves a contract with a 5 percent raise starting September and restores $1 million in cuts, plus 35 new teaching posts, at an estimated $2.5 million. County approval remains required.
Authorities pursue Merle W. Unger 26 and co‑defendant Robert Miller 22 after they fled the Washington County Detention Center. FBI fugitive warrants issued. Unger indicted under Maryland capital punishment law for the killing of Sgt Donald Kine last December. escape timing estimated between 4:15 and 4:45 a.m. Eight prior escapes noted.
The Waverly Improvement Association charges J W Ullrich Inc. with using traditional blockbusting tactics by sending notices to white homeowners about nearby sales. About 50 cards were mailed on McKewin Avenue, a predominantly white block, and the firm claims it was merely informing residents.
Baltimore County police say Officer William L Miller aged 24 was arraigned on possession of marijuana charges after a bag and a pipe with residue were found in his private car during a search linked to an unrelated matter. His trial is set for June 4 and he has resigned.
Charles RK McDonnell a former federal drug agency supervisor was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and distribution charges involving heroin. The 51 year old had prior drug related convictions and served a four year term after a 1971 guilty plea. He was linked to a scheme in Baltimore and Oxon Hill Maryland.
IRA guerrillas killed three police officers and seriously wounded a fourth in Belcoo on the border as they searched for gunmen. The slain were a sergeant and two reserve constables. a regular constable was wounded. Police say the attackers lured them with a machine gun attack earlier.
In Jerusalem a deepening rift between Prime Minister Rabin and Defense Minister Peres strains the cabinet. Analysts warn the quarrels over arms purchases West Bank policy and who controls decisions threaten the government’s survival and could trigger general elections.
Washington AP reports Japanese Special envoy Shizuo Saito traveled to New York for a meeting with UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim to discuss corporate bribery. Saito briefed Henry Kissinger on the Lockheed scandal involving Japanese officials and possible PM Takeo Miki ouster risks. A 13 member Japanese parliamentary delegation will visit next week for talks with lawmakers and officials.
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