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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1973
Page
1
A blaze swept the Hafmia hotel in central Copenhagen early today killing about 30 guests. Survivors include an American couple from Florida and a Honolulu couple who escaped via fire department ladder amid screams of women and children.
Canadian Parliament approved a bill ending a 10 day railroad strike with a 187 to 26 vote in the Commons and Senate final approval at 6 08 am EDT. The measure orders 56000 striking workers back by 12 01 am Sunday and raises hourly wages to 4 19 by July 1 1974, while other railroad workers gain shorter term increases.
BRASILIA AP Project Hope directors said they were unaware that Susan Agnew daughter of the U S vice president faced death threats while in Brazil She returned to the United States early this week The vice presidents office cited threats that had increased in recent weeks U S and Brazilian authorities expressed surprise at the report Dr Harry Owen deputy administrator on the hospital ship said the matter was being clarified by Washington Dr William Walsh noted possible misinterpretations
Weather officials warn of continued heat and humidity with clear skies and no rain. Banks and offices close Monday as residents seek shade and rest. Local events include flag displays and a Muscular Dystrophy telethon while motorists are urged to drive slowly and stay hydrated.
Fire calls include a brush fire at 10:56 in Middletown with response, a truck fire near Urbana at 12:15 am, and an ambulance call series labeled Emergency and Routine. Population figures show 39 males, 4 females, and 1 juvenile.
Richard H. Stonestreet, 31, assistant professor of chemistry at Frederick Community College, resigned effective yesterday as part of a wave of resignations tied to a faculty trustee dispute. He cited treatment by the division chairman and a demeaning situation as key factors, leaving 24 of 32 original charged faculty members remaining.
To allow News-Post staff to spend Labor Day with families there will be no newspaper on Monday. Publications resume Tuesday morning.
Submariners Mallinson and Chapman were rescued from a submerged midget submarine offshore Ireland after 90 minutes of air remaining. They surfaced under their own power, were flown to Cork, then Barrow for reunion with families. Cooperative search and line-haul amid storm and low visibility marked the rescue.
President Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew met after a late-night California trip to discuss the federal probe into kickback allegations against Agnew. A White House briefing suggested Agnew asked for the session and Nixon may seek his resignation. The investigation, led by U.S. Attorney in Baltimore, could be presented to a grand jury.
The White House Energy Policy Office proposed a mandatory program to allocate propane fuel, stressing its small share of total petroleum but critical for crop drying, heating rural homes, and medical facilities. Priority would go to agricultural production, food processing, residential cooking and heating, mass transit, and medical housing.
Urbana Civic Association and 13 residents appeal the Frederick County Commissioners approving phase one of a 4600 unit leisure village and file suit seeking declaratory relief. They argue the de facto rezoning without appeal violates Maryland and U S constitutional due process and urge invalidation of county ordinance. The case names the commissioners and Maryland Attorney General for consideration of constitutional issues.
The Maryland Social Services Administration released the states first formal guidelines for sterilization. Social workers must not seek consent from poor adults and may assist clients with hospital transport or related services to obtain consent. Parental consent is required for minors and adults must consent to surgery. Medical groups emphasize mandatory counseling and psychiatric verification for mental incompetence.
County officials led by Larry Johnson meet with state developers in Annapolis to plan a forthcoming County Department of Permits and Inspections. Trainees will view daily films starting October as Anne Arundel inspectors lend instruction. The program aims to streamline permit approvals into a single process and to align with the state Model Performance Code.
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