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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1984
Page
1
Libyans exited the London embassy in St James's Square in groups as Scotland Yard confirmed the 11 day siege ended. A total of 30 Libyans were escorted to waiting vans amid police escort and a helicopter overhead. The convoy headed toward Heathrow airport as authorities declared the siege over.
The Rhode Island Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Claus von Bulow in the insulin murder case involving his wife at their Newport mansion. It ruled the state violated his privacy by testing drugs from a bag in his closet, later removed by his stepson and a private investigator. Von Bulow remains free on $1 million bail after a 30 year sentence was overturned.
Lisa Farbstein reports on performances at Cahoots nightclub highlighting magic acts. The piece notes entertainment options and the local scene, with focus on venue offerings and performer presentation. It mentions broader civic content about a voter’s guide prepared by the League of Women Voters of Frederick County, detailing candidates and voting sites.
A southerly flow brings very warm air and increasing thunderstorm risk across Western Maryland and Maryland Mountains through the weekend. Highs near mid 80s with partly sunny days, some 70s in spots, and dry conditions into the forecast period with southerly winds 10 to 15 mph and cooler nights.
Frederick County Commissioners debated Thursday the city of Frederick annexing 250 acres north of the city and whether the county should plan service provision for the area. The revised plan marks a triangular office and light industrial zone near US 15 and Md 26 with Waterside’s 460 units to the east and the Mercer property slated for residential use to the north.
Frederick Public Works began cleaning the front of the old courthouse with sandblasting. The fountain accepts a green finish, but the two bronze busts, Taney and Johnson, were damaged by sandblasting as they are bronze, not iron. Officials ordered hot acid refinishing. new finishes and paint will be applied after a 10 day wait.
President Reagan addressed a Chinese audience in Beijing praising capitalism and democracy and announcing a deal allowing sales of US nuclear technology. He stated the US and China are writing a new chapter in their relationship while Premier Zhao Ziyang warned that US Taiwan ties could hinder progress. Reagan spoke to hundreds of scientists and officials in the Great Hall of the People, receiving applause as flags of both nations flew. Outside, thousands gathered in Tiananmen Square seeking a glimpse of the president during his six day trip.
Frederick County Board of Education seeks restoration of CIP funds in the 1985 capital budget. The county staff proposed 2098 million, $215 200 below the board’s request, with Marvin Anthony urging reinstatement for science equipment, computer gear, and carpet updates at several secondary schools. The Rock Creek Center planning allocation, cut by the state, adds context to the debate. Rowe Weller was named Career Woman of the Year at a Frederick Chamber lunch during Professional Secretary’s Week.
Rodney Linton of Jefferson Pike was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and other gun charges in the shooting death of Glenn Thomas Smith, a 23 year old farm hand. He received a two year Frederick County jail term with work release, plus five years probation and 100 hours of community service.
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