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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1988
Page
5
In a classroom demonstration a ramped egg drop triggers a laser, photo cell, and water pump built with Leggo blocks. A wind up Porsche, strobe light, and a 15,000 volt transformer power a rope soaked with alcohol that ignites. The scene ends with bricks crashing and the bell silencing.
Investigators suspect four separate fires were started intentionally late Thursday and Friday. A 1978 Ford was burned on Md. 550 near Woodsboro at 3:30 a.m. A 60‑foot mobile home at 469 Johnsville Road near Keymar was destroyed at 4:35 a.m. A 1980 Chevrolet burned about a quarter mile away on Claybaugh Road and Simpsons Mill Road, and a camper trailer owned by Jessie Fogle burned at 8:19 p.m. on Md. 550 in Thurmont. No injuries were reported. Fire crews from Union Bridge, Taneytown, Rocky Ridge, and New Midway battled the blazes. Authorities say two of the fires may involve stolen vehicles. the others are under separate investigation. The State Fire Marshal, Frederick County Sheriff, and Carroll County state police are involved.
Health officials warn four month old animals should be vaccinated for rabies. Rabies spreads via saliva and bites bite by warm blooded animals. Clinics offer $3 rabies shots for cats and dogs at West Frederick Middle May 3 and 10 Middletown High May 12 Walkersville High May 17 Catoctin High May 19. Call animal control at 694-1544 for suspected rabies cases.
In Paris a televised presidential debate pitted Francois Mitterrand against Jacques Chirac ten days before runoff voting. Viewers judged Mitterrand the winner by 32 percent with Chirac at 24 percent and 21 percent calling it a draw.
County officials warn seven high schools run at 92 percent capacity now and may reach 111 percent over the next decade. Commissioner Barnes notes a 40 acre site is sought to serve about 1,200 students with public utilities and low redistricting impact. The board closed the remainder of the meeting to discuss site details.
A new U S intelligence assessment outlines Soviet advances across weaponry and space, with self-propelled artillery at an all time high and Havoc and Hokum attack helicopters near serial production. It notes a new tank derived from the T-72, upgrades to Moscow defense systems, and ongoing space and bunker developments. It also contrasts U S deterrence with arms control goals and reports Soviet advantages in Europe.
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