Downtown merchants push a new promotional tax in Frederick
A committee of 11 merchants led by Dick Kessler plans a targeted outreach to about 600 downtown property owners to approve a mandatory promotional tax. The goal is funds for a downtown promotions office to boost shopping and entertainment, with boundaries around 33 blocks and costs to be determined.
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Frederick
Dick Kessler
Ronald N. Young
Kessler
King’s Men’s Wear
General Assembly
Young
Board of Aldermen
Sonia Maher
Tax time ends near as last minute filers surge
Maryland residents race to file as about 30 percent of the 1.8 million income tax returns remain unsubmitted. State Comptroller Louis L. Goldstein warns of longer processing times and more errors on late returns. Maryland offices in Frederick County and the IRS in Frederick offer free, assisted help including forms and guidance, with Saturday and Monday hours extended to aid filers before the deadline.
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Louis L. Goldstein
Maryland
MM Gable
Goldstein
Facuciaca
Maryland Income Tax Division
Frederick County
Theraen
Winchester Hall
Judy Spickler
We Ube
Arthur Benedict
Decorated Vietnam vet faces jail for marijuana sale
Joseph William Stillions, 3, a Vietnam War veteran, admitted selling marijuana to a police informant and received a 60 day sentence in Frederick County Detention Center. Judge William W. Wenner deferred immediate imposition, placing him on bond for work release and two years of probation. Evidence showed he had Navy commendations and a strong service record, but the judge stressed drug sale harms. Police found an ounce sold and eight packettes totaling a half pound during a home search on August 30, 1984.
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Frederick County
William W. Wenner
Joseph William Stillions
Taney Avenue
Stillions
Wenner
Navy
Discovery launches second satellite but antenna fails
The Space Shuttle Discovery released the Seasat payload but it did not spin up or raise its antenna for communications. Astronauts Hoffman and Seddon reported the deployment was successful though the satellite requires spinning to stabilize. Ground teams from Hughes Aircraft work to correct the issue via commands. Meanwhile Senator Gara remains quiet amid space news.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Space Shuttle
Discovery
Jeffrey Hoffman
Margaret Rhea Seddon
Ms. Seddon
Hughes Aircraft
Jake Gara
America
Gara
Smith votes on county police depend on organization
Commissioner Charles C. Smith said his stance on creating Frederick County police hinges on implementation details. He opposes a task force to decide need, supports a chief appointed by commissioners, and will wait until after the April 16 public hearing before voting.
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Charles C. Smith
Frederick County
Smith
Sheriff's Department
Galen R. Clagett
Winchester Hall
Clagett
Explosion Kills Twenty at Madrid Restaurant Near Base
An explosion at a Madrid suburb restaurant near a U S Air Force base killed at least 20 people and injured 79, with about 15 Americans among the wounded. The blast collapsed the three story building, and several bodies remained unidentified in the morgue.
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Madrid
Spain
U.S. Air Force Base
Weather Outlook: Showers Possible This Weekend
Weather clouds bring periodic showers across the region this weekend. National map details indicate unsettled conditions with periods of rain likely from Saturday into Sunday. Authorities urge travelers to plan for wet roads and cooler temperatures.
Ann Burnside Love Talks with Graceham Resident on New Heart
A Graceham resident undergoes a heart transplant journey discussed in a local feature. The piece appears in the Building/Realty and Church News sections, with additional notes in classifieds and comics. The quote about world tragedies frames the column, reflecting editorial tone.
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Ann Burnside
Graceham
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