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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1975
Page
2
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The outlook improves with Greenspan predicting 3 percent growth in late 1970s, inventories to shrink, and tax rebates flowing. Unemployment stays high with joblessness rising for married men and long-term seekers, while inflation cools from 14.2 percent to 6.6 percent.
Washington details reveal a $2.2 million LEAA backed grant steered to Jerris Leonard, a Ford acquaintance, to promote drug and alcohol education. Minutes show Vice President Ford pressed for the proposal, creating potential conflicts of interest as LEAA funding was at stake. Don Santarelli resisted LEAA support citing ties to Leonard and the timing after his LEAA tenure.
The Community Services Agency in Winchester Hall directs on the job training and employment programs for hundreds of residents under Director Donald Date. It coordinates consumer protection, medical transport, housing development, Headstart and VISTA activities, offering free medical rides to over 300. It processes low interest mortgages, supports affirmative action hiring, and runs programs like CETA funded jobs and the OPERATION MAX-EM collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce.
The Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor held its 21st annual convention at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with about ten delegates attending. The Frederick County Women’s Christian Temperance Union planned its 39th annual convention for May 21 at Walkersville Lutheran Church. Prompt off street parking measures were proposed for Frederick Memorial Hospital area. Disabled American Veterans announced a two day Freder ick convention with Brig Gen Hendrix as featured speaker and local HQ at the Key Hotel.
In a chaotic sequence, Leonard and Knowles, Wisconsin power brokers, manipulated LEAA grant oversight through Beauregard and a review panel. Beauregard, now a consultant earning 250 dollars daily, faced no strict conflict checks while Knowles denied pay. Ford aims to push Middle East diplomacy as Kissinger contends over nuclear concerns, while Patty Hearst remains missing per FBI briefings.
Washington columnist Ray Cromley argues for developing highly precise intercontinental missiles to deter Soviet attack without risking mass civilian casualties. He critiques lawmakers who favor assured destruction and warns that without better tech, a first strike could threaten both nations. He notes Moscow’s rapid progress and urges abandoning barbaric defense concepts.
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