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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1973
Page
2
The Frederick based paper reports a severe newsprint shortage forcing advertising onto the Editorial Page for the first time in modern years. Strikes halt two major suppliers and a Canadian railroad stoppage worsens rail car shortages, prompting temporary layout changes and a call for reader patience.
Readers respond with defense of Eastalco Aluminum plant expansion arguing emission levels will drop after the project and that energy needs remain similar to current cycles. Letters note existing contracts with Edison and claim current water capacity covers expansion while praising aluminum uses for energy savings.
The Symphony Society launches the 1973 74 concert season on Tuesday November 13 at 8 p.m. in the T J Auditorium with Andrew Schenck age 32 new assistant conductor and Julian Martin as featured pianist Other season dates include January 8 February 5 and April 30 Leon Fleisher and Sergiu Commissiona lead the second and third programs and the finale respectively Membership remains 10 for adults 5 for students with Miss Margaret Hogsett and Mrs Summers leading the drive through a large volunteer roster various captain led teams listed in the article
Fire Marshal's office investigates a blaze that partially destroyed the awning of Lee's Men's Wear on South Market Street after 2 a.m. Preliminary police notes suggest arson. Pvt Thomas Fritz found a gas can in the alley and spoke with a man walking a dog who saw someone run away. Fire units Juniors United Independent and Citizens responded. No damage estimate provided.
The U S Court of Appeals ruled the Nativity scene cannot remain in the Christmas Pageant of Peace near the White House without removing the government’s sponsorship. The pageant includes the national Christmas tree and runs for a week at federal plots. A federal official said planners are far along and may remove the manger scene to preserve the event. The suit, filed four years ago by religious and secular leaders, had previously failed in lower court.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Doll plan to lay a corner brick dwelling at 516 Street with Mr and Mrs Charles Staley. The November 1 kickoff will fund the complete pay down of the Home project as construction proceeds. About 60 000 will be spent. The annual Sunday School parade is set for the first Sunday afternoon in November in the city.
A prominent Washington police figure described as a “crank” type is blamed for a July 2 holdup at Liberty Finance Company. A warrant was signed and forwarded to Prince George’s County, charging armed robbery. A dial telephone building project in Maryland will modernize one of the state’s three remaining crank-type exchanges next spring.
gontinued from page Aay Bloom chairman reports $5 807 for Public Service division $148 for kickoff Sept TM Special Gifts 5075 for County Areas chaired by Wanda Vess kickoff Sept 27 The lawyers group led by Edwin Nikirk completed the campaign surpassing last year’s gift and this year’s quota 4555 against 3700 Pritts Public Services Division covers social services agencies parochial city and county employees St Marys College Hood College Frederick Community College Board of Education state employees and clubs Sessions held every Tuesday during the campaign
The Central Alarm in Frederick installs a TTY receiver for emergency calls. First test at 10 p m to Gertrude Galloway reveals public interest and club support. Local dispatchers urge callers to provide name address and phone number. The device aids deaf residents and shows promise for wider use.
Samuel Veeney, once condemned to death for the Baltimore cop killing of 1966, had his sentence reduced to life imprisonment by Circuit Court Judge Robert E. Clapp Jr. The ruling cited Supreme Court rulings against the death penalty. In a separate matter, Richard Lawson faced probation revocation after a marijuana possession conviction from last spring.
State official Thomas Mohler warned Crum against urging higher rates or taxes to fund underground wires. Crum argued downtown deterioration hurts all of Frederick. A city bond issue or a $1 monthly rate hike was proposed as potential funding, but voters’ acceptance remains undecided.
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