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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1973
Page
1
Water and historic groups plan a 104 m meeting in the Senate Office Building to discuss state help for burying wires in Maryland historic districts. Historic Annapolis Inc sponsors the hearing before the Economic Affairs Committee.
President Nixon announced Friday night that Gerald Ford would be the new vice president and soon face Senate confirmation. An Associated Press tally showed broad support with 52 votes in the Senate and 131 House members backing Ford, as Congress prepared hearings and debates over the Watergate shadow. Jordan announced participation in the war against Israel, pledging elite forces to aid Syria and Egypt as tensions rose in the eight day conflict with heavy air battles and cautious Amman reactions.
Mount Saint Mary’s College launches a three year capital campaign aiming to raise 1.5 million dollars for a 41 000 square foot academic center. The project designed by Donald B Ratcliffe will include classrooms and offices with reinforced concrete and native stone facade. Groundbreaking is set for 12 45 PM October 1 during Alumni Homecoming Weekend. Other long range projects include an auditorium athletic facility Flynn Hall conversion and admin building renovation.
State Senator Edward P. Thomas of Frederick praises Gerald R. Ford as an outstanding choice with five years on the Hill. He notes Ford’s broad party appeal and rapid confirmation prospects while naming Rogers Morton as an alternate nominee. Thomas cites Ford’s popularity and a large ovation in the East Room.
The D C Court of Appeals upheld Judge Sirica in ordering surrender of the White House tapes. Nixon and aides push to the Supreme Court while Gerald Ford’s vice presidential nomination draws White House headlines. Archibald Cox argues tapes are vital to the grand jury probe into the Watergate break-in.
Crowds up to 50 000 are expected at the Thurmont Firemen's Carnival Grounds this weekend weather permitting. The event features a coronation of a colorful king by Thurmont Mayor James Black with the Catoctin High School chorus performing. The king praised local officials and visitors including notable names as part of the mountain festival.
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew announced a nationwide television speech to air Monday night. The plan calls for live broadcasts on all three networks, though two networks had not yet been asked to carry the address. The move aims to defend himself against criminal allegations and project vindication.
The House advanced the Sixes Bridge dam but Rep Goodloe Byron led a failed bid to halt the project. Byron attacked a 6.0 million study authorization, urged closer to Washington dams, and blasted local opposition while Save the Monocacy Association vowed to push the issue to the Senate.
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