Chicago judge picked as high court nominee
President Ford nominates Judge John Paul Stevens of Illinois to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Douglas. The Senate Judiciary Committee plans prompt hearings, with Stevens regarded as a centrist potential swing vote and the nomination sparking debate over court balance and gender equity. First Lady Betty Ford expressed disappointment at no woman nominee, though she supported Stevens as capable.
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Farm price index drops as grain and livestock slip
The Agriculture Department reports a 4 percent drop in the farm price index from Oct 15 to Nov 15 with meat animal prices down 8 percent and wheat and other grains down 10 percent. Dairy prices rose 5 percent, milk at 10.00 per 100 pounds, while soybeans averaged 4.45 a bushel, corn 2.33, and wheat 3.58 per bushel. Beef cattle and hog prices also fell but remained above year-ago levels. Poultry and eggs rose 5 percent with eggs at 57.7 cents a dozen.
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Postal Service limits mail rush overtime
The Postal Service faces a seven million dollar daily deficit yet expects a busy holiday mail season with over nine billion pieces moving before Christmas Eve. Overtime reductions limit staffing but unions insist overtime will move the mails, while rate hikes from 10 to 13 cents for first class letters loom.
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National Association of Greeting Card Publishers
W.F Bolger
Thanksgiving holiday traffic deaths projected nationwide
The National Safety Council estimated 450 to 500 people would die in traffic accidents over the Thanksgiving weekend, with about 194 fatalities already counted. Snow slowed interstate travel in the Plateau, northern Rockies, and northern Plains, while fog and drizzle affected eastern Plains and the Mississippi Valley. The AP notes 304 highway deaths occurred last Thanksgiving.
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Stevens top qualifications for high court
Syrian demands deadlock Security Council. Portugal's government returns to power. Weather forecast shows mild with increasing cloudiness today with highs in the mid to upper 50s and tonight's lows mid to upper 40s. Sunday partly cloudy breezy warm with a chance of showers. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
Bryan Seeks Assistant for New County Post
James L. Bryan,Administrative Assistant to the County Commissioners,seeks his own assistant and requests Howard Keller Jr. for the new post,indicating administrative staff changes.
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Frederick High creates history calendar for community
Frederick High School students produced a history calendar featuring local landmarks. The calendar priced at $2 is available at the Barbara Fritchie House Chamber of Commerce Schifferstadt Rose Hill Manor and Hendrickson’s. Art teacher Rebecca Amm Mirsch and history teacher Henry Bohlander led the project with graphic arts students handling printing.
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Richard R. Kline
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Holiday mail volume may set local record
The Frederick U S Postal Service braces for a peak Christmas mail period with expected surges in business mailings before the December 28 postal increase. Richard E. Frye, director of customer services, notes about seven casual employees hired for an 89 day term and added cancelling machines to boost processing capacity.
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Open flames banned in candlelight services
State fire marshal warns strict enforcement of Fire Prevention Code Article 27 banning open flames and flammable decorations in places of public assembly. Candlelight services using open flames are prohibited. definitions cover rooms of 100 or more occupants or 1,500 square feet, including connected spaces.
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