Mandel's Gifts From Taxpayers Spark Public Outcry
An Associated Press review of Maryland state records shows Gov. Marvin Mandel and aides spent thousands on gifts, flowers, and cards for political allies and staff. Items include $1,137 on flowers and sympathy tokens, hundreds in pins, cufflinks, pencils, plates, and 6000 plus Christmas cards. Taxpayers funded giveaways used to build political support, drawing scrutiny of the governor’s office spending.
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Dave Goeller
Annapolis
Irvin ‘Kovens
Marvil
Mandel
Maryland
Kavens
Marylin Mandel
Associated Press
Lou Rosenbush
Baltimore
Manera
Frank A. DeFilippa
Comptroller
Blair Lee Ili
Fred L. Wineland
Lee
Buddy
Carela
Wineland
Francis B. Burch
Peter Rozik
Prince Georges
Mardel
U.S
State House
Windanc
Susan
Gav
Marvin Mandel
Manudel
Mayer
Mandel, Lee
Winel
DeFilippo
Compéreiler
Governor's Office
Americans Start Conserving Fuel
President Nixon urged national sacrifice to curb the energy crisis. Officials cut thermostat settings, limited lighting, and shifted schedules. Schools, offices, and hospitals reduced energy use while highways adopted 50 mph limits and public leaders promoted mass transit and car pools.
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Mike Duffy
Prays Weiter
Nixon
Mauka
Cleveland
Ralph J. Perk
Mit
Nixon Algo
Fuel Oil Exports Surge Amid Home Shortages in 1970s
A government study notes that U S fuel oil exports will rise sharply in 1978 signaling a 284 percent increase over 1972 levels. Rep Aspin criticizes policy as worsening U S living costs while major firms push shipments abroad despite domestic shortages. The Cost of Living Council cites difficulty tracking August Europe shipments and a $6.73 per barrel result for an 84 million gallon sale.
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Council
Lea Asain
Fililan
Owever
Uise
Aspin
Llving
Nelther T
United States
Cost of Living Council
Interior Department
Treasury Department
Europe
Baerel
Aspin Sald
Europeans Move To Conserve Oil Before Shortage Becomes Critical
European governments prepare to curb consumption if Arab oil exports shrink further. Britain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg weigh rationing and price controls while planning fuel and heating cutbacks.
Stock Market Prices Mixed in Early Trading
YORK AP Stock prices were mixed after a rally and prior heavy losses. The Dow Jones average stood around 27,708 at 10:30 AM, with advances led by select issues while Arab nations’ absence weighed on sentiment as investors reassessed 1974 prospects. The market showed a cautious stance amid volatility and sector rotations.
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York
Dow Jones
Wachtel of Bache
House OKs 1.4 Billion For Northeast Railroads
The House approved a reorganization plan to consolidate Penn Central and five other bankrupt lines into a single company backed by up to 1 billion in government loan guarantees. The package includes a $250 million worker severance program and covers about 19,000 employees across 16 states, with service potentially limited as lines are trimmed to core assets.
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David
Martin Tollway Administration
Wasitington
Northeast
Secretary of Transportation
Claude S. Brinegar
Eaving & Tall
Aix
Penn Central
Federal National
Calif fugitives charged in nine killings mass murder case
Willie Steelman and Douglas Gretzler are jailed in Stockton after surrendering without resistance. They face arraignment on nine counts of murder for the Victor California killings and are being investigated for possible additional victims in Denver and New York as Arizona officers seek Mesa slayings ties.
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Douglas Gretzler
Sacramento
Calif
San Joaquin County
Michael Canlis
Gretzler
Willie Steelman
Victor
Mailee
Sacramante
Steve Lawrence
Associated Press
Stockton
California
Arizona
Denver
New York
Willie Luther Steelman
Lodi
New York State
Steelman
Greteler
Sacivemente
Clunie
Steelmen
Iinda Ann Kashula
Gretalerne i
Robert
George Robbins
Katherine Mestites
Phoenix
Mesa
Arie
Jerry II
Maricopa County
Walter Parkin
Joanne
Lisa
Bob
Richard
Wanda Karl
Ricky
Debbie
Mark Lang
Phil- 2
Jury Convicts Killer Of Eight In California
Edmund Kemper II, who described homicidal cannibalistic fantasies, is found sane and guilty of eight counts of first degree murder. The 25 year old, in an orange jail suit, faces a possible life term after a three week trial. Sentencing set for today in Santa Cruz Superior Court.
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Santa Cruz
Calif
Edmund Emil Kemper II
Kemper
Faye
Harry Brauer
Santa Cruz Superior Court
James Jackson
KML
California
MONADEX and AQUATARS Advertised at Local Pharmacy
An ad claims MONADEX is a fat and appetite suppressor with no dangerous drugs and no need for strenuous exercise. It promises a 20 day supply for 43.00 and a larger 5.1 size for 5.10, plus AQUATARS from Chatkin's Pharmacy at 401 Summit Ave and 618 Washington Ave with mail orders available.
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Chatkin's Pharmacy
Summit Ave
Washington Ave
Gunman Slain By Police At Atlanta Bank Hostage Scene
In a downtown Atlanta bank, a gunman identified as George Liston Whitfield held four women hostage for hours after demanding cash. Negotiator Lt. J.C. Chatham described him as calm yet volatile as police and FBI agents provided money and a car. A rooftop sharpshooter killed Whitfield as he led two hostages toward the car, prompting a fatal volley from officers and ending the standoff.
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Dallas Lee
Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
J.C. Chatham
First National Bank of Atlanta
Chatham
FSI
George Liston Whitfield
New Carrollton
Onte
Po- Yee
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