19 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1975
Page
1
A total lunar eclipse was visible over Frederick County on Tuesday night from 5 03 to 5 44 p m. A double exposure from Linden Hills shows the partially unveiled moon above the spires of Frederick. The next eclipse will occur in November 1979.
The City Board of Zoning Appeals told BP Oil it will decide on a gas station permit for the W Patrick Street site by December 16 after a fourth hearing. The panel heard testimony from BP Oil witnesses and opposed by several residents who cited traffic and the Linear Park plan.
Mayor Ronald N. Young said he has chosen fewer than five finalists from about 200 applicants for Frederick police chief and will announce a final pick soon. The city faces Maj. Charles V. Main’s January 22 retirement and possible candidate Capt. Richard Ashton remains under consideration.
City fire board on Monday approved guidelines for reporting natural gas leaks. James W. Freeman of Frederick Gas Co. outlined actions and notification procedures. A committee was set to study Frederick City fire protection long term, amid debate on truck purchases.
More than 325 residents filled the South Frederick Elementary auditorium to advise the Board of Education on meeting the 28 percent minority target in Frederick County schools by January 1 1976. Four speakers backed Task Force Alternative 1 or 2 with transfers between South Frederick Parkway and Waverley Elementary. others opposed several Alternatives 3 7 10 and 11 and one urged freedom of choice akin to Alabama’s policy.
The federal probe into Governor Marvin Mandel continued as grand jurors planned to question Frank A. DeFilippo, Mandel's state House aide, about alleged political favors linked to two businessmen close to the governor. The panel weighs 1972 Marlboro legislation and related lobbying as part of its Maryland corruption inquiry.
Washington Post reports Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel used a $54,000 loan from the Baltimore Pallottine Fathers to pay his 1974 divorce settlement. The money moved through William May to conceal the source, with involvement by Mandel's 1974 campaign treasurer Donald Webster and advisory ties to Pallottines.
An AP report details how unions gave about 1.4 million dollars in 1974 to Senators linked to backing a construction common sites bill. It notes 62 senators voted to end the filibuster, with 26 receiving union funds totaling 1,403.50, while others opposed received 44,350. The piece tracks 1975 and House results, highlighting key recipients like Harrison Williams and Senate leader Paul Laxalt.
The Commerce Department says Americans’ income rose 1 percent in October, the third straight but slower month, with federal pay boosts and private wages driving part of the gain. The stock market fell as traders awaited a White House announcement on New York City’s finances. The Dow slipped to 852.57 with declines leading advances about 3-2.
The report notes Moroccan forces retreat after securing gains, with officials claiming a successful campaign.
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