Aid Needed By Monday City Bus Service To Stop
Sally Schwartz president of United Transit Systems announced the bus service will cease operations due to lack of subsidy. She offered the city the franchise at no cost, but was rejected. Mayor Magaha declined to comment. Schwartz poured 34000 of her own funds into the company and warned of a possible city takeover if no help arrives. Alderman Rice criticized subsidies, calling it taxpayer expense.
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Trick or Treat Decision Faces City Leaders
The article notes a community debate over trick or treating with the Board of Aldermen set to decide in October. Tommy Grunwell delivered a counter petition of 141 signatures opposing the city ban, while local groups including the North End Civic Association and College Estates report ongoing Halloween events.
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Baby Boy Abandoned Found Near County Road
A newborn baby boy was discovered near a county road when 12 year old Charles Himes heard crying while en route to Joe Michael Ketherts's home. The baby was taken to a nearby house with the child’s family notified.
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Joe Michael Ketherts
Stock Market Largest Commercial Bank Trimmed Its Prime
The stock market reported that the largest commercial bank trimmed its prime rate by a small margin amid cautious trading. Analysts noted shifts in lending costs and investor sentiment as banks adjust rates to reflect market conditions.
Offices To Close For Holiday
County offices close for holiday while county schools remain open.
City Officials Delay Krantz Zoning Hearing
The mayor and board defer a public hearing on rezoning 10 acres of the Krantz property along Baughman's Lane from R3 to B3. Residents led by Paul Gordon push for postponement until the new administration takes office. Attorney Richard Zimmerman argues for more time to prepare, while proponents anticipate costs between 2,500 and 710,008.
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Dean Guilty Of Conspiring To Block Watergate Probe
John W. Dean III pleads guilty to conspiring to obstruct the Watergate investigation. He cooperates with prosecutors and faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Sentencing deferred until after future trials. Dean was a key witness for the Senate Watergate Committee.
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Hostages Freed After Beirut Bank Siege Ends
In Beirut a Bank of America building was stormed by police and army commandos killing two guerrillas and freeing 34 hostages amid a $10 million ransom plot. Among the freed were 32 Lebanese bank workers and two Japanese businessmen, plus American John Crawford Maxwell. Maxwell, 52, of Long Beach, California, was wounded and hospitalized along with others. five guerrillas were wounded or captured.
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Undecided lead for Young in Frederick mayor race poll
The News-Post reports in latest survey Alderman Young leads Republican Glenmore V. Rice by 27 to 24 percent with 7 percent undecided or not voting. Many voters cite Young’s youth and ties to Frederick schools as key factors while issues like downtown redevelopment take a back seat.
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Tank Battles Rage In Mideast Across Suez and Syrian Fronts
Israeli reports new tank actions on both sides of the Suez Canal and on the Syrian front claim repulsed attacks by Syrian Iraqi and Jordanian forces. Cairo reports no damning communique while Al Ahram notes Kosygin held talks with Brezhnev and Russian moves amid the crisis.
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Fed rejects F M Bank acquisition by Suburban Bank
The Federal Reserve Board rejected the proposed purchase of Farmers & Mechanics National Bank of Frederick by Suburban Bank Corp citing adverse effects on competition in Frederick and Montgomery counties. F M Bank held about $124 million in deposits, while Suburban controlled $699 million. A joint news release was planned.
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Maryland PSC Rejects Telephone Rate Hikes
The Maryland Public Service Commission denied higher rates on basic business service and pay telephone calls. Acting secretary Frank Wasser said the panel approved limited intrastate pay phone rate increases that would not hit residential customers unless they substantially increase long distance use.
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