U.S. Seeks Taiwan Seat Change at United Nations Vote
Washington reports growing confidence that the United States has enough votes to keep Taiwan from being expelled from the United Nations. Secretary Rogers and U.N. Ambassador Bush told President Nixon on Friday they expect a simple majority to advance an Albanian resolution pressing mainland China’s seating, with Taiwan’s continued seat possible if the move succeeds.
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Taiwan
United Nations
Nixon
William P. Rogers
U.N
George W. Bush
United States
Rogers
U.S
China
Bush
Emmitsburg Water Rate Hike Upheld
Emmitsburg water rate increases upheld by Frederick County Circuit Court. Sisters of Charity had challenged the 1970 ordinance, arguing discrimination since the two Catholic colleges and the Provincial House use most water yet pay a smaller share of system expenses. Judge Robert E. Clapp Jr. dismissed the equity complaint after hearings and review of a written statement from Burgess Samuel C. Hayes.
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Emmitsburg
Frederick County
Sisters of Charity
St. Joseph’s College
Mt St Mary’s College
Provincial House
Equity
Robert E. Clapp Jr
Samuel C. Hayes
Strikers Halt Western Maryland Coal Production
In Cumberland Maryland Western Maryland coal operations in Garrett and Allegany counties shut down due to out of state picketers backing the United Mine Workers strike. About 25 to 30 operators and roughly 1,000 workers are affected while some firms report minimal layoffs and backfilling continues at limited sites.
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Cumberland
Maryland
United Mine Workers Union
Garrett
Allegany
Robert Harvey
Western Maryland Coal Owners and Operators Association
George J. Winner
Winner Bros. Coal Co
Frostburg State College
Winner
Garrett County
White House Probes Nixon Court Picks Powell and Rehnquist
In minutes after Nixon announced Powell and Rehnquist as Supreme Court nominees officials contacted lawyers nationwide for their views. A Washington source said assessments were due by 10 p.m. EDT Thursday. Senator Bayh signaled close scrutiny of Rehnquist while praising Powell’s intellect and dedication.
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Washington
Nixon
Supreme Court
White House
Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
Richmond
Powell
Rehnquist
Herschel H. Friday
Mildred L. Lillie
American Bar Association
Capitol Hill
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
New Dock Strike Threatens Coal Settlement Near
The Associated Press reports longshoremen threaten another West Coast port tie up while coal talks in West Virginia near a possible deal. Gov. Arch A Moore Jr. mediates with United Mine Workers President W A Boyle and industry negotiators as a 23 day coal strike aims to end by next week.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Arch A. Moore
Arch A. Moore Jr
Washington
Moore
Uion
UMW
Boyle
West Coast
Nixon to address nation from Camp David on Veterans Day
President Nixon will speak to the nation by radio at 7 30 p.m. EDT Sunday in observance of Veterans Day. The White House says the address will be broadcast live from Camp David in Maryland, where Nixon plans to spend the weekend.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Camp David
Maryland
Nixon cancer program at Fort Detrick boosts Frederick County economy
President Nixon announced a Fort Detrick cancer research program that will employ about 600 scientists and 300 to 400 support staff with a budget over 18 million dollars. Local hires are expected to spend and recirculate wages in Frederick County, supporting schools and local businesses despite broader federal cutbacks.
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Frederick County
Nixon
Fort Detrick
Detrick
Calvin George
Army
Frederick
George
County Board of Education
T. Meade Felton
Felton
Delaware Adopts No Fault Car Insurance System
Delaware moves to a no fault auto policy effective January 1 with compulsory coverage for the first time. Insurance Commissioner Robert A. Short vows premiums will stay at current levels until renewal and could fall if savings materialize, while drunk driving provisions deny coverage for DUI or drug impairment in accidents.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
Robert A. Short
Short
Better Road Signs Promised After County Meeting
Officials from the Historic District Commission State Roads Commission Chamber of Commerce and Frederick County Planning and Zoning met to address confusing Frederick road signs. They discussed a visual information system better directional signs to businesses hospitals Hood College Fort Detrick and Frederick Memorial Hospital and signage indicating historic value while noting signs may be over emphasized under the 1966 Highway Safety Act. Future meetings set for October 28 and November 5 will refine proposals and finalize plans.
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Historic District Commission
State Roads Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
Frederick
Baltimore
Jefferson Street
East Patrick Street
South Market Street
Frederick Historic District
Hood College
Fort Detrick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charles Bowers
Franceis Scott Key
Veterans Day Observance Shifts To October 4th Monday
Frederick County joins national observance with federal offices and banks closing on the fourth Monday in October under new law. County patriotic groups plan November events while Brunswick’s Veterans Day Parade by Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post remains a November tradition and Frederick’s Key American Legion Post holds services on November 11.
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Frederick County
America
Brunswick
Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post
SRC Plans Full Hearing On Final I-70N Section
State Roads Commission officials announce a full public hearing to discuss alternate routes before finalizing the I-70N alignment from Sjamsville Road to Frederick. Walter E. Woodford Jr. says hearings will occur after the new year to review routing and environmental steps before right of way purchases.
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State Roads Commission
Sjamsville
Frederick
Walter E. Woodford Jr
Commission
Woodford
SRC
U.S. 40
Sjamsville Road
Monocacy River
Jug Bridge
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Martha Raver
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American Legion
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Farwell
Spiro T. Agnew
Athens
Agnew
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