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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1985
Page
1
A Beechcraft Sierra made a controlled descent into a large foam mass on Thursday to prevent ignition of the EP fuel supply. The foam absorbed impacts and kept the aircraft intact as photographers captured the staged safety exercise.
Three Frederick men escaped injury when a practice drill in their single engine Beechcraft Sierra became real. The emergency landing at Frederick Municipal Airport occurred at 8 26 p m after gear failure left two lights while the craft struck the runway edge and briefly lurched upward. Flight instructor Richard Roode 56 owner Frenis Hoffman 42 and Hoffman's son Forrest 24 radioed for help at 6 p m and were surrounded by 45 fire and rescue personnel who laid foam along the west runway while the plane hovered before touchdown.
Maryland's record $10 million Lotto jackpot drives crowds across the state. In Frederick County Watson's Food and Fuel on Md 65 reports a surge in sales with some customers buying hundreds of dollars in tickets. Lottery officials note statewide sales up 153 percent from last week as the Friday drawing nears with forecasts of higher jackpots.
A report notes strong ticket sales for a Saturday drawing priced at $12 million, with odds of win at one in 1.9 million. Many readers may be disappointed by the results, though the page emphasizes the adage you must play to win.
In Dade County 2100 pyramid traps line a 110 mile quarantine as officials monitor the Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak. A second generation is noted while locating the source remains uncertain. Separately, Universal Trek 85 will involve nearly 7,000 US servicemen in Honduras, alongside Solid Shield 85 with over 43,000 personnel on the East Coast.
The government reports a 0.2 percent wholesale price increase in March 1985, the largest monthly rise that year. Over the year, prices are up 0.3 percent, the smallest 12 month inflation in two decades, with gasoline and food mixed as vegetable prices jump 16.7 percent while overall food slips 0.2 percent.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. AP Space shuttle Discovery launched at 8 59 a m EST with Sen Jake Garn aboard the seven member crew on a delayed mission. The flight, first of two this month, faced five postponements and weather delays but blasted into orbit more than 150 miles up at 17 400 mph.
Frederick County Commissioner Richard L. Grossnickle signals uncertainty as he weighs backing a plan to convert the sheriff's patrol division into a county police department. He favors listening at a public hearing before forming a task force, while others push for an ordinance and immediate study. Deputies reportedly campaign for the proposal, urging residents to support establishing a county police department.
Charles Edward Stup 62 of 7817 Baltimore National Pike Frederick dies Thursday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a career as a caterer famed for roast beef and fried chicken picnics. Born July 13, 1922 in Doubs he helped establish Frederick Explorer Post 261 and earned the Silver Beaver Virgil Award. He headed a restaurant and catering firm and was manager of the Dan-Dee Country Inn at his death. He played a key role in the Philmont Scout program and was active in many local organizations. Surviving are two brothers, Robert and others.
Weather forecast notes a slight chance of showers Saturday and Sunday. The piece mentions local details and a national weather map. An aside references Gail Cissna presenting views of book critic Jonathan Yardley. George Moore.
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