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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1983
Page
1
In Chicago a pivotal mayoral election pits Democrat Harold Washington against Republican Bernard Epton as turnout nears 1.3 million of 1.6 million registered voters under clear skies. Analysts expect a high vote, with absentee ballots rising and campaigns focusing on the liberal lakefront area.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy criticized President Reagan's nuclear policy and rejected a presidential commission proposal to base MX missiles in silos in Wyoming and Nebraska. He called for focus on preventing war, not preparing for it, and warned that Minuteman silos are vulnerable.
Gerald Gallego Jr. was found guilty in the November sex slave deaths of Craig Miller and Mary Beth Bowers and linked to at least eight other slayings via his wife. The trial, conducted mostly by Gallego himself, set a May 2 penalty phase. His father, Gerald Gallego Sr., was executed in Mississippi after a notorious spree and escape.
University official says Playboy cannot photograph undressed Maryland coeds on campus for The Girls of The Atlantic Coast Conference. Playboy spokesman calls the attitude dangerous, noting Playboy can work near campuses at other schools. Final site decision pending.
Princess Caroline of Monaco plans to marry Robertino Rossellini, son of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini, in September. The engagement, reportedly to be announced by Prince Rainier, follows Caroline’s 1980 divorce from Phillippe Junot, with Franco Rossellini confirming the match.
A weak high pressure system over the eastern United States will move offshore by Wednesday bringing fair conditions. In Maryland near Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties highs near 60 today and Wednesday with cool nights in the 30s to upper 40s. Maryland mountains expect sun then increasing clouds with a midweek shower chance and highs in the 50s. Winds westerly around 10 mph shifting to south on Wednesday with dry conditions. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from the mid 40s to mid 50s across listed towns.
Highlights discuss efforts to remove individuals deemed mentally impaired from disability benefit rosters. Other views touch on press club topics. Rusty Brown discusses the value of a name. Eugene Gell critiques lack of Black administrators in Maryland community colleges. Geographic writers visit a ceremonial site. Farming tips cover drainage and sprayer maintenance.
State Water Resources Administration officials traced a gasoline leak to a 1500 gallon underground tank behind Fast Eddie's on Patrick Street. They evacuated a four block area as contaminated soil is removed and wells are sunk to extract gas. No threat to the city water supply was found.
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned its 90 day session after resolving House Senate differences on a cottage industry garment workers bill. The measure exempts small home sewing businesses meeting limits from the act, affecting Deva in Burkittsville and other home workers. Senator Smelser and Derr opposed the bill, arguing against any regulation of home employment. Also approved was a two step boost in unemployment benefits to 160 on July 1 and 165 on Christmas Day.
Frederick County Public Library board plans to appeal the commissioners budget to hire one part time and one full time employee to open the library on Thursdays. The finance committee had asked for two full time and one part time, but the budget only funded one full time. directors say the grant funded position can be reallocated to support a six day week. Lisa Farbstein.
The Frederick County Democratic Central Committee nominated Demsnick Eyler and Slater for the county school board and sent the names to Governor Hughes for consideration. Also on the list were Republicans John Brunk Lloyd Hoover and Vincent Rowet for the post ending with Frances Ashbury’s retirement.
Town residents told Middletown council that a property at 109 East Main Street owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Long resembles a junkyard with unlicensed or inoperable vehicles and discarded appliances. County officials cited repeated zoning violations and a potential misdemeanor fine. Local parents fear hazards to children walking to school as appliances are locked away in a shed after a trooper visit.
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