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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1973
Page
1
A report notes Byron defending Nixon and presenting a tally of calls and telegrams from Maryland showing strong opposition to the President. Byron's home county is cited as a focus, with spokesman remarks on office needs and political fundraising by Republicans and Goldwater allies.
The County Commissioners approved amendments to the county master water and sewer plan including siting a Bush Creek Urbana treatment plant. Derr and Dorsey voted to route Urbana sewage to Ballenger Creek. Lewis dissented citing Health Department concerns and state takeover risks. The Keats farm east of Adamstown was reclassified to allow community sewerage within five to ten years.
Attorney Richard Zimmerman urged Frederick County Commissioners to scrutinize any Cablevision franchise or expansion plans. He warned of potential media concentration by one owner and questioned ownership linked to George Delaplaine Jr. and the News-Post, noting lack of formal franchise protection and calls for a county wide review.
Frederick City Police report one suspect in the $50,000 Colonial Jewelry Store diamond theft last April is held by New York City Police on a Frederic County detainer. Bruce Wilson Alexander of Alexandria Virginia released from federal custody, turned over for extradition to Frederick to face armed robbery charges linked to the local jewel heist. Marshall Wayne Studds of Alexandria, Virginia, also connected to the case, had previously served time at Danbury Federal Penitentiary for a handgun violation.
President Nixon canceled a planned Wednesday night address to the nation on Watergate and announced a news conference for Thursday. Public focus remained on votes and the ongoing court fight as the impeachment drive stalled amid legal and political maneuvering.
Metropolitan Commission says no impropriety in sewer tap charge agreements with developers Ernest Ausherman and James Cafritz. The deals waived taps in exchange for pumping equipment and reimbursable county interceptor costs, with charges not established prior to the agreements.
Buckeystown citizens attended the Frederick County Board of Appeals meeting Tuesday to protest a trucking firm’s request. The board denied the service and dump truck permit amid traffic and safety concerns on Md 6, with stakeholders split on the decision.
The Israeli defense ministry said Egypt renewed the offensive along the Suez Canal eastern bank threatening a fragile cease-fire. Cairo offered no immediate comment while observers headed to monitor the truce as fighting raged near Suez City with Israel reporting 15 Egyptian aircraft shot down.
United Transit Systems President Sally Schwartz faces a 2 p.m. Friday deadline from the Public Service Commission to resume the Frederick bus line or forfeit the franchise. The inoperative system needs 5,000 dollars for salaries and maintenance, with investors possible but no salary to Schwartz. She criticizes local officials and opposing candidates while noting city officials refused her offer to operate the buses for free. The end of United Transit would close Frederick’s last four private bus services.
Frederick County teacher Ronalt N Young spoke at the Frederck Kiwanis Club luncheon to counter rumors about his candidacy. He said he would take a four year leave of absence if elected, retain seniority, and avoid Board of Education ties. He denied atheism rumors and stressed communication as a campaign issue.
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