18 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1975
Page
1
The full moon will enter Earths shadow for 41 minutes starting after sunset and be fully shaded by 5 03 pm, returning to a full moon by 7 08 pm. Charles Lambert of Frederick County planetarium notes clear skies could make this the first visible eclipse in years.
President Ford leans toward approving 2.5 billion in loan guarantees for New York City while vetoing a larger compromise aid bill. White House advisers favor a short term guarantee and caution on pledges until New York reduces its fiscal crisis.
The City Police Commission pledges a formal probe of complaints over fringe benefits weekly holiday equipment working and housing conditions with mayor and Board of Aldermen approval. The first public meeting at City Hall chaired by Harry H Reid discussed holiday absence and staffing needs while inviting four new positions April to June and scheduling quarterly meetings.
The City Board of Zoning Appeals will resume hearings today on BP Oil Corporation’s bid for a gas station at the corner of Patrick and Bentz streets. Residents led by Delegate Julien P. Delphey and Mrs. Patricia Lanner oppose, arguing the site should become Linear Park.
County officials say the Ellicott City tri-county jail project is dead after a Monday 41 vote. Frederick County may pursue its own facility or a bi county plan with Washington County as officials cite impracticality and rising local needs.
Maryland Democrats hear six contenders at a regional conference as they prepare for the 1976 delegate selection. Wilbur Ford and Tom Slater support diverse candidates, with Fred Harris and Morris Udall favored by liberals, while George Wallace and Henry Jackson drew less interest. Shriver elicits mixed reactions as local delegates plan to attend Hood College meeting January 17 to pick the slate for the Maryland delegation.
Judge Delaplaine recounts the 1938 photograph at All Saints Church Frederick, tracing the parish from its 1742 founding to the 1810s reconstruction on North Court Street. It notes Bishop Claggett's 1793 confirmation, Francis Scott Key ties, and the 1811–13 building plan funded by a lottery after funds ran dry.
The Senate confirmed Donald H. Rumsfeld as secretary of defense by a 95 to 2 vote after brief debate. Senators Jesse Helms and Richard Stone voted against in protest of the nomination’s circumstances. Rumsfeld, 43, previously White House chief of staff, succeeds James R. Schlesinger who was fired 16 days earlier.
Frederick Nickens announced he has withdrawn his resignations from the B & O Station Advisory Committee and the Friends for Neighborhood Progress after strong community requests. He had tendered resignations last Wednesday from three positions amid vociferous criticism of his leadership.
New York stocks advanced in heavy trading as investors priced in a near resolution to the New York City financial tangle. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 5.27 points to 861.93 in the session's first half hour, with more advancers than decliners.
News brief notes Cleaver returning to face trial on Eldridge-related charges. It mentions politics linked to oil policy and an autumn weather forecast with sunny, warm days and cool nights.
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