28 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1976
Page
1
The Commerce Department reported that the leading indicators index dropped 1.5 percent in August, driven by higher manufacturing layoffs and weaker business activity. The decline marks the first drop since February 1975 and suggests slower growth ahead, though figures are subject to revision.
A government panel appoints members as it weighs a shift in economic direction. The August index falls after July’s rise, with eight of twelve indicators down. Manufacturing layoffs rise to 1.5 percent, orders drop 12.5 percent, and a slower work week helps offset gains from higher wholesale prices and more building permits.
A 14 year old Keymar boy Bruce Edward Ebaugh died in a house fire on Keysville Road Monday evening. Firefighters arrived to find the residence totally engulfed and later deemed a total loss. The cause remains under investigation by state fire officials and police.
Maryland budget chief R Kenneth Barnes backs a likely $50 to $125 million increase to fund the 1978 plan as Gov Mandel delays tax decisions. House Ways and Means chair Cardin says higher revenues may be needed with no program gains.
Gov Marvin Mandel appointed Wallace Hutton, an existing member, to a two year term and Dixie Miller to a new term on the Maryland Advisory Council on Alcoholism Control. The council advises the health department on alcoholism and has recently been reorganized.
National NAACP fundraising fails to cover a 1.2 million damage appeal bond tied to a 1960s Port Gibson merchants boycott case. Attorney Frank Parker says bond must hit 1.6 million at 125 percent of damages. hearing set Wednesday in Jackson before Chancellor George Haynes. Friday deadline looms. If not posted, merchants may start attaching defendants’ property next week.
Frederick NAACP launches emergency fund drive to cover 1.5 million bond appeal for Claiborne Hardware case. Local leaders urge residents to donate or pledge, with committee contacts listed for contributions to sustain the national appeal effort amid a Mississippi court ruling against the NAACP and others in 1969 boycott-related damages.
Baltimore AP report notes developer Edward H. Dickinson said W Dale Hess joined multiple ventures for his real estate contacts and knowledge. Hess paid 46 736 to join Security Investment Co. amid Mandel corruption trial. Dickinson says Mandel may not hold money from the firm. The 23 count indictment accuses bribery and mail fraud in a scheme tied to race track interests and state politics.
County commissioners voted 3-2 to appoint 15 members to an Economic and Community Development Commission to advise on industrial matters. Opponents said the cross section was not representative. Appointment recipients include Gail T. Guyton, Mary Ann Ford, E. Robert Bowlus, and others. Dedication planned Sept 29 for Linganore bridge rebuilt with federal aid.
Members of the National Council of Jewish Women prepare for candidates night at Beth Sholom Synagogue on Tuesday Oct 5 at 8 30 p m. Guest speakers include Mrs Paul S Sarbanes wife of the Democratic Senate candidate and Roy H Millenson for Sen J Glenn Beall.
Negotiations in Rhodesia continue as warnings about sex hormone labeling surface. Campaign tactics shift noted by Ford and Carter. Weather outlook calls for partly sunny skies with highs near 76 and cooler nights. Poet Ogden Nash quote on denial appears amid the remarks.
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