County Braces For Cold Night After Snowstorm
The first major snow storm of the season ended but left the county preparing for a cold night. Schools reopened, power and telephone crews raced to restore service. storm totals ranged from a foot near Mt Airy to two and a half inches at Grove Hill. State police lifted the snow emergency at 8:30 p.m. Some roads remained dangerous. Crews from PE, West Penn Power, Bartlett Tree, Wright Construction, and Baltimore Gas Electric worked to reestablish lines. a 138,000 volt line from Doubs substation to Williamsport caused trouble. A helicopter may search for the break if winds subside. C&P Telephone reported 264 lines out and 118 wires down. 3,800 customer lines were knocked out across the state. Frederick City, Damascus, and Walkersville were hardest hit. A majority of service hoped restored by dusk. Charles Town Races were grounded for the second night due to snow and soft ground hindering clearing equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Heslin
Wrnter
Mt’ Airy
Grove Hill
West Penn Power Co
Greensburg
Bartlett Tree Co
Wright Construction Co
Eastern Shore
Baltimore Gas Electric Co
Iob
Doubs
Williamsport
South Mountain
C&p Telephone Co
Frederick City
Damascus
Walkersville
C&p
Charles Town
Doctors Ordered To Pay In Diet Pill Death Case
Two Montgomery doctors were ordered to pay 276000 to the estate of Vera Ashley who died while being treated for obesity. The Talbot County Circuit Court jury exonerated the doctors of guilt in the death but found malpractices in treatment. The award included 1000 in compensatory damages and 275000 in punitive damages to the administrator of the estate. The suit, filed by William Ashley and their two daughters, sought 15 million. The May 25 1904 overdose involved Neo Barile pills containing a thyroid hormone.
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Ashley
William
Two Soldiers Sentenced for Extortion Conspiracy
In Baltimore, two former soldiers received eighteen month prison terms for conspiring to extort 2500 dollars from Hagerstown attorney Teving Elnbinder. Arnold of Ft. Ritchie Md and Allen Benton of Ft. Monmouth N J pleaded guilty before Judge Frank A. Kaufman. A third defendant, Arnold F Cooper of Ft. Ritchie, got two years probation after pleading guilty and testifying for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teving M. Elnbinder
Arnold
Benton
One Way Street Sparks Brunswick Controversy
Brunswick mayor and council split a three three vote on keeping South Mayland Avenue as one way. Board of Trade urged return to two way to improve access for over 30 business leaders. Poll in final council session claimed but raised questions of legality as Mayor Jess Orndorff prepares city attorney contact.
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Brunswick
Town Board of Trade
Jess Orndorff
South Mayland Avenue
Brunswick Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Orndorff
He Wold
Tenwood Moss
Raseinf Trae
William
Houck Faces Packed Field If He Runs For Maryland Governor
The Maryland governor race grows as Del. William Houck and many Democrats including Harry Hughes and Louis Goldstein consider run. With Gov Agnew resigning, the General Assembly must choose an interim governor, likely a Democrat, while Hughes promotes participation forums and televised dialogues to reflect voter will.
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Maryland
Frederick County
William Houck
del. Houck
Thurmont
House
Ways and Means Committee
Spiro T. Agnew
Marvin Mandel
Baltimore
Senate
William James
Harford County
Baltimore County
Anderson
Harry R. Hughes
State Senate
Louis Goldstein
General Assembly
Hughes
UA Drive Collects $163000 in County Campaign
The Frederick County United Appeal campaign ended with 78 percent of the $190000 goal reached. Officials reported about $148000 collected and $15000 in pledges not yet received, noting that contributions are still welcome to support 14 Community Chest agencies including the Salvation Army Red Cross YMCA Children's Aid Society Esther Grinage Kindergarten USC Travelers Aid Federated Charities Epilepsy Chapter Kids Inc Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Counseling Service and Fort Detrick Youth Activities Council.
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Frederick County
United Appeal
The
Community Chest
Salvation Army
Red Cross
YMCA
Children’s Aid Society
Esther Grinage Kindergarten
USC
Travelers Aid
Federated Charities
Epilepsy Chapter
Kids Inc
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouta
Counseling Service
Fort Detrick Youth Activities Council
Stolen Cash Checks and Camera From Grant Place Home
Cash, checks, and a camera valued at 3115 were reported stolen from Robert Sier's Grant Place home between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday. Entry was gained by forcing a basement door. drawers and a den closet were forced open and upstairs bedrooms ransacked. Taken were 1000 in checks, 115 in cash, and a 50 camera. The theft was discovered by Sier upon returning home. Detective Bureau is investigating.
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Grant Place
Robert Sier
Sler
Detective Bureau
Fire Log Calls Reported Over 24 Hours
Fire calls reported in the 24 hour period ending at 10 am in CITY. Emergency lines listed 569 4400 and COUNTY 662 6353 for response and coordination.
Twenty properties sold for taxes in Frederick County auction
The Frederick County Treasurer auctioned twenty delinquent tax properties at the county courthouse, despite a blizzard. Glenn Trout and James Trout conducted the sale with attorney David Aldridge and Mrs. Charlotte Yarrell overseeing. Bidders paid outstanding charges only, with the highest bid at 4100 dollars for Murray Keyser’s 10 acre Lewis Town district property, others ranging from fifty to four hundred dollars. Owners have one year to pay taxes before foreclosure, and detailed bids followed for each parcel across multiple districts.
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Frederick County
Glenn Trout
James Trout
David Aldridge
Charlotte Yarrell
Frederick Community College to seek bids for new facility
Frederick Community College trustees plan to publish bid documents after five days and run a four week bidding period for the new school facility on Of Posaum town Pike. Architects indicate October to December 1969 are prime bidding months and the board rescinds the "Buy American" clause to maintain competition.
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Frederick Community College
Posaumtown Pike
Porkina
Wil
Amy CC
Uie Tate
Noant
Ue Kid
Hoard
Ila
Peace Talks Must Begin Without Delay in Paris
Paris AP report says the Viet Cong National Liberation Front demands immediate start of peace talks with the four parties US North Vietnam NL South Vietnam, regardless of Saigon's delegation. NL claims full competence to discuss South Vietnam while Saigon is an American creation. Thao says if Saigon withholds, the three parties must proceed to a solution based on the NL program, with no time limit given. Officer notes on US Defense Secretary Clifford’s stance and Saigon’s boycott add to the tension over four party talks.
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Paris
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Vietnam
Saigon
Duong Dinh Thao
NLP
Lan
South Vietnam
Thao
United States
North Vietnam
NLA
U.S. Defense
Clark Clifford
Hanoi
Pentagon
Clifford
U.S. Fire Into DMZ Strikes At North Vietnamese Gun Positions
U S artillery and Marine forces fired into the demilitarized zone for the second time in three days after reports of North Vietnamese gunfire against a South Vietnamese post. mortar rounds hit an infantry base near Con Thien causing light casualties while muzzle flashes indicated enemy positions inside the DMZ.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Tuesaday
Con Thien
U.S
Amith
Dmz
Peer Mark
Johnam
North Vietnam
New Berlin Crisis Prompted By Allied Diplomats Summons
Bonn dispatch reports German Chancellor Kiesinger summoned by Neitingh and French ambassadors amid rising speculation of new pressure on East Germany. Envoys Henry Cabot Lodge and Richard M. Nixon aide Dieter return from the United States to brief on talks.
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Bonn
Germany
Neitinh
Ambagans
Dork
Kurt Georn Kiesine Gers Otice
Heriin
Mier Kiesinger
Ambanasador
Henry
Lote
Tatkea
United States
Pregl. Dermaeleel
Richard M. Siven
Guns and election bills win council approval
Maryland lawmakers moved to extend handgun purchase controls to private sales and to lengthen state police review times. A package of election law revisions proposed a presidential primary with delegate rules and a State Administration Board to oversee election law, aimed at aiding inexperienced local boards. Senate President James urged needed guidance for local election officers.
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Annapold
Tis
Legislative Council
Judiciary Committee
Maryland
State Police
Oregon
State
Secretary of State
Senate
William S. James
Arabs and Jews clash in heavy fighting near Dead Sea
TEL AVIV AP An artillery and tank duel raged across the Jordan River near the Abdullah Bridge three miles north of the Dead Sea. One Jordanian soldier was killed and border clashes continued as both sides reported casualties in a night battle.
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Tel Aviv
Jordan River
Abdullah Bridge
Dead Sea
Dors
Jareli
Tarach
Taraclin
Algo
Taracli
Adagia
Farneli
Stock Market Rally Extends in Early Trading
New York stock market advanced in early trading with more advances than declines as the Dow and broader averages climbed amid steady demand. Investors eyed gains across sectors while traders awaited further economic cues this session.
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New York
Three Killed In Raid On C-R Office
Police say five Black men attacked the New England Grass Roots Organization in Boston’s Roxbury. Founder Guido St. Laurent died from wounds, two others were killed, and two more were wounded and hospitalized. St. Laurent led a 250-man patrol group in the area. The raid occurred before dawn after entry shouting demands for money. The incident follows national civil rights tensions and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Boston
Guido St. Laurent
New England Grass Roots Organization
NDGRO
St. Laurent
Blue TM Avenue
Stoxbury
Cornell Uaton
Monald Kine
Fred Rose
Black Self, Help Organization
Public Relie Tions
Ronald Weks
Thee
Ulte
Rone
Sne
Dreak
Patico
Noster
Ata
Martin Cather King
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Mussetter Road
J. Rolfe Caseman
Houck
House of Delegates
Senate Finance Committee
Tmughes
Tlughes
UA Drive
Erty
Murray Keyser
Lewistown
Ane
Tuckeystown
Paul Ne
Mary EF. Bares
Urbana
Levi D. Tracter
Michael J. Glusan
Nandallstown
Liberty
Wiliam F. Cramer Jr
Zachariah Fairfax
Bouht
Ida V ¥. Davis
Hayvern
Kenward M
Mra
Virginia Uy
Thomas
Jefferson
David E
Blueford
Mra. Thomas
Jackson
Lawson H. Moner
Carrol W. Smith
Jobnaville
Zora KR
Thome
Wand
Lowell I
Mattery
Aaron J
Catherine V. Hoy
Gordon F
Palmer
Linganore
Charles C. Fisher
Clarence Tipton
James O
Fisher
Henry II
Tribble, Jr
United Orderazarite
Gibson
Ralph W. Miller
Tribble
Brunswick Diatrict
Pranklin
Mary Vv
Diron
Mira, Thomas
Charles W. James
Mrs
FCC
Netgen van Thien
Saifon
Ta Saipan
Hidenol
Tanai
Salyon
Pham Dang Lam
Hanai
Stock Market
C-R
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