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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1985
Page
1
Washington reports March CPI up 0.5 percent driven by higher gas prices and a seasonal adjustment factor. Food costs held steady while motor fuel climbed 3.8 percent after back-to-back declines. Excluding seasonal tweaks, March prices up 0.4 percent, contributing to a 4.1 percent annual rate so far this year.
Wilbur Michael Seeger 82 of 600 Magnolia Ave Frederick died Tuesday April 23 at Meridian Nursing Center He was husband of Barbara Lochner Seeger born February 3 1903 in Frederick son of Charles F and Margaretta Seeger A 1921 Boys High School graduate he served in the United States Home Guard during World War II He co owned Seeger and Company on South Market Street until retiring in 1978 He belonged to Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a past master of Columbia Lodge No 38 AF&A Masons He also belonged to the Frederick Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite and served as the first Grand Tall.
Congressional leaders opened a high stakes debate over Reagan’s request for 14 million in CIA backed Contra aid. Democrats demanded new peace talks with the Sandinista government and proposed alternatives including 10 million for refugees and 4 million for a possible peace settlement. House and Senate scheduled long sessions as White House aides rejected Democratic concessions.
A group of six South Street residents plans a tree planting drive to brighten views as Frederick advances a half million dollar project installing curbs gutters and sidewalks from Market to Jefferson. They met with Public Works Director Strine to discuss rows of trees next to the new sidewalks. Trees cost about 85 dollars each and offer a cheaper alternative to hiding utility wires.
A 1950s era Soviet T-54 tank with two machine guns and a modified searchlight was spotted on a flat-bed trailer near Baltimore's port. Police removed the guns to prevent theft and noted the weapons could not be fired. The driver abandoned the vehicle Friday night. tags were Kentucky issued.
The forecast notes cooler weather on Wednesday with a chance of showers. Maryland farming faces farm credit concerns described as less serious than elsewhere, according to Frederick Farm Credit Association manager.
Sheriff Robert C. Snyder and Frederick County Commissioners reviewed personnel shifts at the county detention center and jail. Corrections Administrator David M. Doxzen will head the sheriff's patrol division, adding a new position while one patrol vacancy opens at the jail. Lt. Gregory Baisey will be promoted to captain and take Doxton's salary grade as corrections administrator.
Frederick News-Post announces changes with George E. Randall elevated to general manager and Lance Gayle Pryor named circulation director. The plan includes News-Post News Features Inc. a new subsidiary to syndicate features from local and freelance writers, led by Fred J. Archibald as executive VP editor.
Funeral services were held in Santa Barbara for Harry Cecil Butcher 33, a retired U S Navy captain and former naval attache to General Eisenhower. Born 1901 in Springville Iowa he held key media roles in Chicago Washington D C and Santa Barbara and helped found KIST KEYT and a Santa Barbara cable TV company. He died Friday April 19. his daughter is Rep Beverly Byron of Frederick.
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