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Salisbury, Md. Feb. 2, 1982 STATE THE DAILY TIMES 3 MADD Vigil Attracts 300 Suit Is Filed Over Contract "i 4 'i By LARRY ROSENTHAL Associated Press Writer ANNAPOLIS (AP) -They came from all parts of the state, many of them bonded together, by what drunks often do when they get behind the wheel: kill. They came to ask the legislature for tougher drunk-driving laws and to remember the dead victims of people who drive while drunk. Organized by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, commonly known as MADD, the candlelight vigil outside the State Hbuse Monday night drew an estimated 300 people.

Mothers who have lost sons, fathers who have lost daughters, brothers who have lost brothers. They were all there, marching quietly in a wide circle. Mary Golden of Annapolis was there with her family; her husband, two daughters, her sister, a son. Mrs. Golden's 21-year-old daughter, Glenda Tibbs, and 4-year-old grandson, were killed in December by a drunk driver, she said.

To Mrs. Golden and others, the march was more than just a call for tougher laws against those who drive while drunk. It was a memorial to their victims. "This is a memorial to those who have given their lives already," said Mrs. Golden, "We want them (the legislature) to sit up and take notice that we want something done and they better be listening." she said.

Eleven-year-old Andy Robertson from Chester was there. On a placard that hung from his neck was a picture of his brother, 8-y ear-old Brian. He too was killed in an accident invoLving a drunk driver, his father said. The accident occurred five feet from the family's driveway. "This is not a revenge type of situation for me," said the boy's father, Bert Robertson.

"It's Just we've got to make people afraid to drink and drive' "Everyone thinks, There but for the grace of God go said Robertson. "But that just Isn't so. We're not talking about people who've had one or two drinks and then drive." The Maryland State Police spouses organization was there also. "We're MADD too," one of their signs read. HAGERSTOWN, Md.

(AP) A state legislator says he has filed suit to have a design contract for a new state prison near here voided because the legislature did not authorize the work and the contract was not put out forbid. Del. Paul Muldowney, D-Washington, filed the civil suit Monday in WashingU .1 County Circuit Court, naming as defendants the state of Maryland an: the architectural firm of VVKR Inc. of University Park, Md. Muldowney asks in the suit that the "alleged agreement" between the state and VVKR for design work in connection with a 720-bed prison to be built at Hagerstown be "declared void." The suit also asks that VVKR be directed to refund to Maryland any money received in connection with the Hagerstown project.

"This action could delay (prison) construction here, said Muldowney. "But if we are in a really dire emergency as everybody claims within the last two weeks, the state could go to bid within 30 days and be under construction by July 1 for 528 beds" at Jessup. "I am doing this on the grounds that the legislature has not given the authorization to the Board of Public Works or the state of Maryland to have a 720-bed facility constructed or even designed," Muldowney told reporters before filing the suit. "In addition to that, the state has not authorized the expenditure of $849,000 for the design of a 720-bed facility," he added. He also alleged the project was not put out for competitive bidding as mandated in the Property and Procurement Act of 1980, but he said he did not attempt to determine why that was not done.

In 1980, VVKR was awarded a $748,750 contract for architectural engineering services for a 528-bed prison originally scheduled to be built at Jessup. Muldowney said money also was authorized for construction of a facility adjacent to the House of Correction at Jessup. The suit alleges that after VVKR completed design work for the Jessup facility, the firm, through a "modification" of the original contract, was authorized to design the Hagerstown facility. Muldowney' suit contends that "no legislative authority exists for either the design or construction of a 720-bed medium-maximum security correctional facility at Hagerstown." i Mothers Against Drunk march was organized by Driving. (APLaserphoto) Police Beat A MADD DEMONSTRATION.

Marylanders demanding harsher laws against drunk drivers parade outside the State House in a candlelight vigil Monday night. The Crisfield Probe Continues Jealousy Cited In Killings autopsy reports trom the central coroner's office in Baltimore. According to a spokesman in Berlin, 64-year-old Geraldine Rantz and an acquaintance, Fuller Andrew Dodson, 56, of Seat Pleasant, were reportedly seen together in several night spots near here late Friday. Another spokesman, Tfc. Robert Gunter of Princess Anne, said Dodson "had been with Geraldine." He added that Ms.

Rantz was also believed to be the girlfriend of Olin Donald Nelson, 48, of Marion Station. AFTER MS. RANTZ and Dodson arrived at her 518 Gunby Lane house, according to an unidentified witness, Nelson arrived. Finding his alleged girlfriend with Dodson, a spokesman said, a vicious argument between the two men broke out in the kitchen of the house. When the argument escalated, Nelson allegedly produced a pistol, pointed it at Dodson an employee with Amerada Hess Corp.

in Landover and fired at least one fatal bullet intohisbody. Then, according to the unnamed witness who escaped unharmed, Nelson aimed the hand gun at his alleged lover and fired at ByPAULBEDARD Of The Times Staff CRISFIELD The suspected double homicide ana suicide at a two-story house here over the weekend was brought about by an apparent jealous rage, Maryland State Police report. The alleged killer, a police spokesman said, shot a man he apparently thought was dating his purported girlfriend after arguing with him at the woman's house shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday. He then killed the girlfriend and himself, police believe.

As of early today, state police still did not have the least one more shot, killing her. He then killed himself, it is believed. The bodies were found crumpled and bloodied on the kitchen floor of the house which is located behind Crisfield High School. Gunter said there was no sign of a scuffle in the house. He described it as "very orderlv." Asked why the female witness was spared, Gunter could only say that she fled before Nelson could fire again.

Gunter said, with the exception of further information on Nelson, the case is closed. Court OKs Sale Of Channel 47 Station Maryland Briefs Hughes Favors New Interest Cap ANNAPOLIS (AP) Gov. Harry Hughes, softening his previous stance on removing the state's interest rate ceilings, said Monday night that he now favors a plan that would set a 24 percent interest cap on credit card and other consumer sales. Hughes, in an improptu talk with reporters outside the Senate chambers, said a consensus on the modi fed plan had been reached Monday afternoon. He said the attorney general and the chairmen of the House Economic Matters Committee and Senate Economic Affairs Committee had input in the new plan.

Allgood Leaves Resort Post OCEAN CITY Outgoing Ocean City engineer Miles Allgood drew a standing ovation Monday night as he ended 14 years of employment in the position. Allgood is leaving the city engineer's post in order to care for his seriously ill mother living in another state. Mayor Harry W. Kelley praised Atlgood's on-the-job performance as well as his decision to leave. "You only have one mother," Kelley said.

Fireworks Bid Opening Delayed OCEAN CITY Only one bid was received for Ocean City's 1982 fireworks display, prompting the city council to delay a planned bid opening. Council member Thelma C. Conner was disturbed that no bid was received from last year's fireworks show producer, and asked for the delay. No opening date had been advertised, the council reasoned, making the delay legal. Trimper's Robot Hit Of Shou OCEAN CITY A remote controlled, bike-riding robot owned by Ocean City Council President Granville Trimperwas the hit of last weekend "Play USA" show in Baltimore, the council was told Monday.

Trimper allowed the city to use the speaking robot, which reportedly walked up and down aisles of the Baltimore Civic Center enticing showgoers to visit promotional displays for the resort. Kelley "Sixth Sense Needed OCEAN CITY Mayor Harry W. Kelley has been appointed to assist new Ocean City Manager Anthony Barrett should a storm threaten the resort this summer. Kelley brought up the topic during Monday night's council meeting, saying that a "sixth sense" was needed in order to decide whether to evacuate hordes of resort visitors if a storm comes during the tourist season. Kelley, who has never had to order an evacuation during his 12 years in office, said that making the decision was still one of his hardest jobs through the years, 17- ear-Olds Charged In Rape BALTIMORE (AP) Two 17-year-olds have been charged with rape in connection with a weekend incident in which two high school girls were abducted and raped, police said.

Sgt. Mike Bass identified the pair Monday as Charles Hill, Jr. and Patrick Brailsford. College Aid Program Scheduled SNOW HILL A financial aid program is planned at 7 p.m Thursday in the Snow Hill High School. Parents and students, especially ones interested in college, are urged to attend to find out more about the federal financial aid programs and how to fill out the necessary forms for college entrance.

documents. Under Truitt's ratification, PGIC will get $200,000 of $344. 509 it claimed it was owed and the Abbotts have agreed to accept $10,000 of the $18,774 they say was overdue. The tower cbmpanv, which held a bill for $8250. and the steel company, owed $145,000, have agreed to split $58,000 in the settlement.

Because of the court proceedings initiated last May, channel 47's FCC license was not renewed when it expired Oct. 1. The agency agreed to await a report from Jeffers on the possible sale to the Florida company. Jeffers said Monday he was forwarding the circuit court's decision to the FCC to clear the way for the transfer of the license from his possession to that of Mid-Florida. financially-strapped company in receivership.

First National Bank of Maryland initiated the action to recover its investment, which by Oct. 31, 1981 amounted to $4.13 million, including interest. Truitt signed an order last Friday ratifying the sale arranged by Jeffers, thus enabling the bank to recover $3.6 million. The remainder of the cash generated by the sale will be split between Pennsylvania Growth Investment Corp. PGIC, World Wide Tower Service Stainless Steel F.

Clarke and John D. Abbott and for covering expenses and salaries. ALTOGETHER, debts owed to those who had lent money to the fledgling station totaled just over $4.7 million when the sale was being arranged last fall, according to court By BILL ROBINSON Of The Times Staff SALISBURY A Wicomico County Circuit Court judge has approved the sale of WMDT-TV, channel 47, for $4 million to a communications company that owns a portion of a television station in Orlando, Fla. Mid-Florida Television Corp. can't assume control of the station, however, until the Federal Communications Commission rules on a license transfer request.

A decision is expected within 90 days, according to Salisbury attorney Fulton P. Jeffers. Jeffers was assigned last summer by Judge Alfred E. Truitt Jr. to take charge of the station owner, MDV Television when creditors petitioned the court to place the Hearing Set For Feb.

15 On 4 Bills SALISBURY The Wicomico County Council has set Feb. 15 as the day it will hold a public hearing and most likely a final vote on four bills it introduced Monday at a legislative session. The hearing will get under way at 10 a.m. in the downtown Government Office Building, with the votes on the four issues expected to take place immediately afterward. There was some discussion about having the hearings on "Presidents' Day." a holiday for a government employees, but the council opted to hold it on the traditional final day of the 15-day session The length of future legislative sessions could change in 1983, if the council passes one of the bills that proposes shortening them to 13 days in February.

June and October. The council is considering a drafted law on the advice of a charter review committee to create floating legislative davs The issue must be decided by referendum next fall, however. The other bills introduced propose an ethics code for council members, department chiefs and candidates for office; an enabling bill to sell bonds for $6.2 million in capital improvements projects in fiscal year 1983; and an amendment to the local day care laws to make them identical to those changed by the state legislature last year. Armed Thief Robs Brown Derby SALISBURY A pistol toting man In his late teens or early 20s stole $210 from the Brown Derby convience store on Old Ocean City Road, Maryland State Police report. No one was hurt in the 9 p.m.

Monday theft, a police spokeswoman said today. According to the spokeswoman, a man of medium height and weight entered the store displaying a hand gun and told the clerk behind the counter to open the cash register. He then grabbed the money and fled, the spokeswoman added. At the time of the theft, he was wearing a knit hat, a tan jacket, blue jeans and nite sneakers. K-9s Search For Drugs In Schools PRINCESS ANNE A team of Maryland State Police, with a K-9 patrol on leash, swept through Crisfield High School and Washington High School seeking drugs Monday, but came up empty handed, a police spokesman said.

A spokesman in the Princess Anne headquarters said the measure was a move just "to keep them on their toes." Washington High has recently been the scene of at least two drug busts. The spokesman said if any drugs had been found, the suspects would have been turned over to school officials for punishment. Lottery Tickets Reported Missing SALISBURY The Banks Convenience Market on Pemberton Drive reported to city police Monday night that someone stole an undetermined number of instant lottery tickets. Police said the incident occurred between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

but the clerk was uncertain how the tickets disappeared. Police said there are records of the tickets by serial number to warn authorities against cashing any of them in that might be winners. Police Probe Battery Thefts SALISBURY Two vehicle batteries were stolen overnight Sunday from the East William Street area near Wailes Street, according to city police. Police said the R.D. Grier Sons firm lost a $90 battery from a truck to thieves while Linda Brown of Wailes Street reported her $55 car battery was also missing.

Both incidents were discovered Monday morning. Moss Hill Vandalism Probed SALISBURY Three cars were hit by vandals who used orange paint in a malicious destruction incident in the Moss Hill apartment complex area last week, according to city police. Police said two cars owned by Thomas Jeffery Stevens and one owned by Dallas Glenn Roach were apparently sprayed overnight between Jan. 28 and Jan. 29." There was no estimate of the damage, which occurred in parking lot No.

3. Police Arrest Theft Suspect SALISBURY City police have charged Kirt Kenell Hargis, 19, of Hearne Lane in Salisbury with theft and resisting arrest stemming from a shoplifting investigation at the downtown Woolworth's department store. Police said two patrolmen chased a suspect that a store employee had attempted to confront over an alleged stolen 88-cent comb. The man, who was later identified as Hargis, was stopped near West Market Street. Amusement Machines Burglarized SALISBURY Maryland State Police were called to Shockley's Market on Woodlyn Street over the weekend to investigate a burglary where $200 in coins were taken from amusement machines.

Police said they responded to the call at 7 a.m. Sunday, the second time in a week the market had been burglarized of cash from its machines. A door had been pried open and several machines were damaged, bringing total losses in the latest incident to over $450. Purse Taken In Laundromat SALISBURY Mary Ramsey of Riverside Drive reported to Maryland State Police someone stole her purse as she washed her laundry in the Court Plaza laundromat Friday evening. Police said a culprit, described as a black man in his early 20s who was about 6 feet tall with a medium build and light complexion, took the purse which was laying on a chair.

The loss was valued at $25. The incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. and the suspect fled on foot. Police said the suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, brown gloves and orange boots. Rifles Taken From Home SALISBURY Three firearms valued at $635 were stolen from the home of Michael Hornsby on Hawthorne Lane over the weekend, according to Maryland State Police Police said Hornsby notified them of the incident Saturday around 9 a.m.

The guns, two shotguns and rifle, were taken from a hall gun rack. Police Notified Of Stolen Bike SALISBURY Linda Niblett of Ellegood Street reported to Maryland State Police over the weekend that someone stole her child's $215 bicycle sometime in the last month. The bike was a 20-inch, St. Tropez model, yellow and black with red wheels. Mrs.

Niblett said the bike was last used several weeks ago. Pocomoke City Officials Review New Ethics Law Daily Log forbidden to represent any party for a contingent fee before any city body, or within one year of termination of city service, or act as a compensated representative in any matter in which they participated as a city official or employee. Those covered under the new regulation will include the mayor, members of the city council and city manager. All matters pertaining to the new law will be brought before a review coordinator who will make a determination in each case. Offenders may be subject to disciplinary action including suspension of city salary.

Another section of the law provides that city officials and employees covered by the law as well as candidates for office shall file an annual report disclosing any gilts valued individually at over $25 or an accumulated value over $100, received during the preceding year from anyone having a contract with the city or regulated by their agency. The report is to cover the identity of the donor of the gift and the approximate retail value at the time it was received. Those city officials covered by the law will also be required to file a statement with the review-coordinator regarding any interest or employment which would disqualify them from taking part in any voting or discussion on city related matters. Sucn disclosure must be made in advance of the action in time to allow for public disclosure. Violation of this section will be considered a misdemeanor subject to a fine or imprisonment of up to one year.

The second reading of this ordinance will be held at the next regular meeting of the citv council on Feb. 15. 6:06 p.m.. housefire. Pine Cove Drive, Seaford.

WICOMICO ALARMS Monday 10:10 a.m., gasoline spill. Lemmon Hill Lane, Salisbury. 11:49 "a.m.. house fire, Wetipquin Road off Route 349. West Side.

6:03 p.m.. grass fire. Booth Street. Salisbury. 5:53 a.m., smoke investigation.

125 Halsey Drive, Sa'sburv 6:57 a.m., chimney fire. Pittsville-Gumboro "Road, Pittsville. Central alarms for Worcester, Somerset, and Accomack counties reported no fires for the reporting period. DORCHESTER ALARMS Monday 4:48 p.m.. chimney fire.

Glasgow Street. Cambridge. 11:22 p.m., overheated stove, Glasgow Street, Cambridge. SUSSEX ALARMS Monday 12:12 p.m.. building fire, Woodbndge Elementary School, Bridgeville and Greenwood responded.

2:28 p.m., trailer fire, Sussex 431. Georgetown. 4:08 p.m.. building fire. North Bedford and Mary streets, Georgetown.

6:30 p.m.. house fire, Cloverdale Crossroads, Seaford. 11:53 p.m., auto fire, U.S. 113 south of state line, Selbyville. By ISABELLEK.

LEACH POCOMOKE CITY A first reading of ordinance No. 267 to enact a Public Ethics Law in Pocomoke City was heard Monday night at the regular meeting of Mayor J. Dowson Clarke and the city council. The new law, which supercedes the existing section 24-1 of the Pocomoke City code, will set regulations regarding conflict of interest, financial disclosure and lobbying disclosure. The new regulations which are now required by state law will provide for disclosure of any interest over $5,000 or 50 percent of any business entity that has, or is, negotiating a contract with the city.

It will also require disclosure of any gift valued over $25 from any person who is negotiating with the city except where such gifts would not present a conflict of interest. It also precludes employment of any city official by any company that has, or is, negotiating a contract with the city if such a contract is valued over $5,000. The new law will forbid any city official to participate on behalf of the city in any matter which will have a direct financial impact on them or any member of their immediate family. They also will be Oil Spill Cleanup Continues CLAYMONT, Del (AP) -Cleanup operations are continuing on a weekend oil spill which U.S. Coast Guard officials say was the largest in the Delaware River since 1975.

Nearly 168,000 gallons of heating oil were released when a pipe carrying the No. 2 grade fuel from a barge in the Delaware River to a holding tank inside the Texaco plant here ruptured Sundav. officials said. Coast Guard officials said the oil was pumped into the river but Texaco officials said the rupture occurred within the plant and the oil traveled through the draininge system to the river. Carol Dickson, a Texaco spokeswoman, said that bv 1 p.m.

Mondav, about 88,000 gallons had been recovered from the riveii Births Lotteries WILMINGTON, Del (AP) The winning number drawn monday in Delaware's Daily Numbers lottery was: 973. Monday Peninsula General Hospital Medical Center. Sandra Handy, Catherine Street, Salisbury, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Townsend, Delmar and Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Knechtel. Gordy Road, Salisbury, daughters. Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. Mr.

and Mrs. Jimmy Willis, Laurel, daughter. Milford Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Michael Anderson. Lewes, son; and Mr. and Mrs. John Saulsbury Magnolia and Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Griffith, Milford. daughters. drawn Monday in Delaw are's twice-weekly "Play Four" numbers game was: 1-7-2-2. BALTIMORE (AP) The winning number drawn Monday in Maryland's Daily Numbers lotterv was; 125. WILMINGTON, Del.

(AP) The winning number.