City board reaffirms West Patrick downzoning
The city council voted 4-1 Thursday to reaffirm the downzoning of a 1.7 acre plot on the south side of West Patrick Street owned by Dr. John Kehne and Dr. Wilmer Kehne. An appeal to the Circuit Court was announced by Attorney Richard Zimmerman as planning and legal teams defended the decision amid a large supportive crowd.
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Lawrence W. Johnson
McClellan
Claude DeLauter
Donald Hiltner
Elizabeth Burker
Richard Brady
Police Commission Change Debated By City Officials
City officials deferred action on replacing the current five member civilian Police Commission with a seven member body including aldermen public representatives and a police member. Major Charles V Main opposed the plan saying it would undermine the merit system and invite political influence in a semi military department. The measure prompted a marathon speech from Main and was put off for further public input and inquiry.
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Weisberg accuses Ford of using Top Secret JFK notes in book
Harold Weisberg charges in Whitewash IV that Gerald Ford used Top Secret Warren Commission transcript material to write his 1965 JFK book. He argues the transcript was released after FOIA suit and contrasts it with Ford’s edited version, alleging the commission aimed to protect an official narrative.
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Ford greets millions in Seoul on Korea visit
President Ford drew about two million flag waving Koreans and a larger crowd than previous visits as he met with President Park Hee Park and toured Seoul. Kissinger defended the trip while noting U.S. limits on influencing Korea’s internal politics. Ford later visited Camp Casey where he shared a meal with troops and watched tae kwondo before a short departure.
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Hijackers threaten to harm passengers on Tunis jetliner
In Tunis three Arab guerrillas hold 47 aboard a hijacked British plane and threaten to execute one passenger every two hours unless 13 comrades jailed in Rome and Khartoum are freed. A Palestinian splinter group in Beirut claims the hijackers seek two detained comrades in Holland and warns all nationalities will suffer if not released.
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Hood freshmen protest recruiting practices at Hood College
Readers letters in The Blue and Grey accuse Hood College recruiters of overpromising social life smaller classes and radical feminist climate. Editorials critique college policy while many freshmen say they will stay on campus after debate continues on page A-11.
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Teaching is a tough racket urges focus on students
Dr. Donald Maley of the University of Maryland told the Frederick County Teachers Association at Thomas Johnson High School that public education must center on individual students. He urged smaller classes, understanding backgrounds, and student motivation, citing a student who read physics on his own after being labeled a non-reader.
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Hearing set on road work at Thurmont Md 81 plan
A public hearing to gather citizen input on Md 81 road improvements from Thurmont to near Blue Ridge Summit is scheduled for Monday December 9 at Catoctin High School. A consultant will assist in planning with a project team outlining scope schedule and soliciting comments.
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Rockefeller Endorsed by Senate Committee Sparks Debate
Senate committee approves Rockefeller endorsement as Congress seeks probes into FBI files. Military base reshuffle threatens civilian jobs while auto workers face layoffs. Weather turns breezy with 40s and 50s highs.
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