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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1973
Page
1
Judge Samuel W. Barrick rejected a request for a new trial in Fraley case citing no proof a juror slept during testimony. Attorney Edward Dwyer argued key witness testimony was blocked by juror inattentiveness. State's Rothenhoefer noted quick verdict after a long trial and warned no juror would sleep on him.
Israel claims bombing Damascus Airport and other Syrian and Egyptian sites as Iraq joins the conflict with air and ground forces. Reports say heavy air battles over the Golan Heights and Sinai with claimed Israeli airstrikes on Homs Minat el Bayda and fuel facilities, while Syria and Egypt report civilian casualties and downed aircraft.
The county Planning Commission approved a phased review system for the land use plan. Regions will be reviewed in cycles with a fifth year dedicated to a general review to avoid irreversible county-wide developments. Regions slated next year include New Market and Urbana, with future rounds through 1977 covering Adamstown, Walkersville, Frederick, Thurmont, Brunswick, and Middletown.
Fire prevention week activities engage Citizens Truck Company I Hose Company United Fire Co and Independent Hose Co with school visits. Fire extinguisher demonstrations at State Farm Insurance Oak Street showcase ladder trucks engines boots gloves helmets and hoses while students observe equipment and safety practices.
The Baltimore Opera Guild expands from city performances to free public and school outreach. Travelers from the guild report on touring operas to Frederick and other Maryland towns, aiming to avoid cultural starvation by bringing Carmen Rigoletto and Pagliacci to students and the public.
The Jewish festival Succot starts with services at 7 p.m. this evening and continues through the week with morning and evening readings. Rabbi Morris Koaman notes Soviet Jews join celebrations outside Moscow and Leningrad. Yizkor service is scheduled for Oct 19 at 9:30 a.m. Simchat Torah closes the season with a 7 p.m. service.
Thomas Thompson was named Brunswick Chief of Police by the Town Council after serving as acting chief since September. Kermeth Haga was appointed assistant chief, also unanimously approved. The mayor said Thompson will work regular daylight hours with some night work, providing the department a full complement of men.
Richard A Winn and Roger Shaw, former division chairmen at Frederick Community College, announce a joint federal civil rights lawsuit after their terminations. Attorneys Levin and [unnamed] say the suit will name trustees individually and likely be filed in Baltimore, with court appearance possible next year.
The United Nations Security Council adjourned its session on the Arab Israeli war indefinitely after failing to reach agreement on a ceasefire resolution. The Soviet Union briefly boycotted and Israel blamed Moscow and the Arabs, while Egypt reported an air raid on Cairo and the capture of four pilots.
State police charged 19 year old Paul J. Pifer of Gettysburg with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute assault and battery and littering after about two and a half pounds of marijuana were seized Tuesday at Mt. St. Marys College Pifer was released on bond and the investigation was led by Paul Gerstner.
Frederick County Comprehensive Health Planning Council scales down plans due to a sharp budget cut from 12 000 to 2 600 for 1973 74. Richard Mencineri says programs may run on a leaner basis while still counting hours and resources. Planning commissioner Lawrence Joho notes the cut follows unspent state grants and county funds, forcing tighter monitoring of major projects and manpower statistics.
President Nixon secured unanimous backing from Senate leaders for his administration's efforts to halt the Middle East war. After a 19-member briefing with Kissinger, Mansfield said arms to Israel remain under advisement but were not raised at the meeting and that leaders foresee a potentially lengthy conflict while supporting steps toward a diplomatic settlement. Fulbright praised the administration's push toward an early end and a durable peace.
New York prices slipped amid profit taking and market adjustment with the Dow Jones average down about 6.63 points to the 967 level at midmorning. A:25 stocks fell versus fewer advances on the Big Board as nerves over the Mideast War lingered.
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