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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1973
Page
1
Baltimore County, through Douglas W. Magaha, is recruiting Black candidates for about two dozen police positions. Applicants must meet height and age requirements and apply by the Jefferson Building in Towson. Salary ranges from 8 096 to 10 998 annually.
Quality Control officer Paul Beale informs Howard and Mary Sampeell they must stop illegal dumping on their 4.6 acre Ridge Road property Braddock Heights. Beale cites state law requiring permits and notes neighbors demand a county landfill to end open burning dumps nearby.
Gunmen seize a Kuwaiti airliner with five hostages including an official. PLO's umbrella role noted. Reports say four Saudi hostages to be released and a drive to Damascus via Baghdad in a government car with Yassin piloting. Original crew freed after the plane circled Saudi airspace.
Police say an illegal drug display case in the lobby at North Market Street was broken into and robbed Friday night. Investigators note the recovered items are not the real substance and the crime remains under inquiry.
Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz faulted Soviet buying tactics in the 1972 440 million bushel wheat deal. He said Russians used sharp practices while Sen. Hadden argued Moscow could profit by reselling wheat in Italy. Huddleston linked higher U.S. prices to the deal as Rome reported ships nearby but not unloading.
Fire calls reported during the 34 hour period ending at 16 a.m. none. Ambulance calls show emergency 14 and routine 2. Jail population lists 31 males, 2 females and 4 on suveniies.
Fred H. Spigler Jr. on Governor Mandel’s staff will speak at the Frederick County League of Women Voters annual meeting. The nonpartisan group invites all voting age women to join. the first fall meeting is Thursday at Trunk Hall Evangelical.
Frederick County Humane Society launches a mandatory sterilization program for dogs and cats prior to release from confinement. Fees rise to 7.50 for alterations, with some services at 15 dollars. the Society will cover the cost gap. Exceptions exist if vets deem surgery unsafe.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration will lift beef price ceilings and auto price controls, allowing grocers to pass higher costs to shoppers. Gas prices may dip modestly as new ceilings take effect. widespread price hikes are anticipated across beef, autos, tires, paper, soap, and detergents with further decisions on steel company's proposed increases.
Government price controls take effect at midnight under Phase 4, requiring gasoline to be sold at January levels. Some stations may raise prices despite new ceilings, while others lower them. No immediate count of stations lowering prices. Pump decals must display ceilings and octane numbers nationwide. Supreme Court denial leaves phase 4 regulations in force.
President Nixon convenes a high level energy strategy meeting at 9 a.m. EDT with energy chief John Love and four Cabinet officers to discuss the energy picture and possible mandatory fuel allocation. Considerations include heating oil shortages, cabinet moves, and progress on the Alaska pipeline bill and Libyan oil nationalization.
A nearly mint condition wagonette once built for General Baughman around 1874 is restored after years in a warehouse. Delphey and Renneberger revived the rare carriage, valued as one of only a few in the U S and England, to join an antique buggy collection.
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