Frederick City Faces Rise in Breaks and Enterings
Frederick city police report 262 B and Es Jan 1 to June 30 up from 223 the prior year with 19 percent cleared, while 32 more B&Es occurred in July bringing totals to 298. Chief Ashton cites drugs, alcohol, and unemployment as underlying causes and promotes crime prevention, home security, and a new pilot ID program with county police and FBI computer integration.
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Frederick City
Richard J. Ash
Ashton
FBI
U.3
U S 15 North work nears Thurmont overpass
The dealization process continues on U S 15 North near Thurmont Maryland. A serial view shows the Md intersection with visible steel beams at center to support the forthcoming southbound overpass.
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U.S. 15
Thurmont
Dollar climbs as world markets react to U S tax cuts
In early trading in London and Frankfurt the dollar rose against six currencies, hitting a five year high versus the West German mark and a peak against the Italian lira as investors boosted by Poland tensions and Reagan tax cuts push the currency up past 2 50 marks. Gold fell below 408 an ounce in London and Zurich with bullion opening at 297 50 and 385 50 respectively. Northern Ireland violence rises after hunger strike deaths but remains milder than the initial riots. Panama braces for a power shift as funeral for Omar Torrijos signals a scramble to control the country and Panama Canal transition ahead.
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Poland
Eagan
Zurich
Wedding keeps crown as London's top tourist draw
Five days after Prince Charles married Lady Di, London remains the premier tourist magnet. Tens of thousands visit the wedding procession route daily, admiring lingering decorations in shop windows and posing beneath flowers and banners on lampposts as traffic backs up along Fleet Street and the Strand.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round scandal claims and goofy columns
Today columnists report on interoffice investigations and amid interparty intrigue. Weather observer predicts a warm week ahead. Opinionists question government cuts hitting the poor. Fashion column reviews Princess Diana’s wedding gown valued at $40,000.
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Washington
Jeck Anderson
NewsPost
Weather Observer
David Lesher
Julian Bond
Donald Graft
News-Post
Matt Stap Lovee
Diana
Reagan Threatens Firing Air Controllers Returning to Work
President Reagan warned air traffic controllers they must return to work within 48 hours or be terminated for violating federal law as the FAA grounded major air traffic nationwide amid a first major walkout. Transport Secretary Lewis said no pay raise would be offered and civil penalties may be pursued. Attorney General Smith joined a White House briefing as officials described the action.
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Rose Garden
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FAA
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Drew Lewis
Lewis
White House
William French Smith
Maryland Klan splits as Roger named Grand Dragon
At Braddock Heights Maryland Klan leaders allege internal power struggle with Sam Roger declaring himself Grand Dragon after secret vote. Anthony LaRicci is banished from the state group amid plans for an August rally while Ament’s property hosts ongoing cross lightings and meetings.
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Maryland
Ku Klux Klan
Sam Roger
Washington County
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Anthony LaRicer
David Ament
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Royer
Roger
Klan
Bill Wilkinson
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Ament
Kiao
Chicken Little
Doug Russell
Kee Night Hawk
Russell
Montgomery County
Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Co
KEK
Marc Globeck
State
Khalil
NAACP
BASCE
Globeck
Weather pattern favors sun with scattered afternoon showers
Lazy summer weather continues through Friday with sunny warm days and widely scattered showers. Western Maryland will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the 80s to near 90, humidity rising. Mountains and Ocean City expect similar warm conditions with isolated storms later in the week, while farm outlook notes good spraying conditions today and potential showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperature readings from Frederick and nearby towns are in the mid to upper 80s with warm nights.
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Bis
Deep Creek
Maryland Ocean
Ocean City
Frederick
Hagerstown
Westminster
Gaithersburg
Leesburg
Inventor aims to light city with 400 flash bulbs
Barney Dorsey Scheetz plans a 9 p.m. test on grounds near Frederick airport to fire 400 tuned flash bulbs wired to a 12 volt battery. The World’s Largest Flash Bulb will explode in a milli seconds, a two year spare time effort costing about F200. A 4 by 3 foot fiber peg board holds the bulbs, with 1000 feet of copper wire and 15 rolls of solder used.
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Frederick
Barney Dorsey Scheetz
Scheetz
Inside The News Quote By W Somerset Maugham
A reflective line notes that knowledge comes through hard work rather than luck. The remark underscores discipline and persistence as keys to learning and understanding.
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