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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1990
Page
1
Emma Fleming believed she would attend a dance to celebrate her husband Floyd's birthday on the night of December 4, 1971. A phone call redirected them to Mount Airy where her brother had been shot, and the Fleming family faced a chilling update as they arrived at his junkyard.
Ten year old Mindy Sterndale of Hagerstown spins a kinetic folk art design by Dave Stevens of Hillsdale Michigan. The exhibit fills five Frederick Fairgrounds buildings this weekend as the Country Peddler Show returns for its seventh year and runs through Sunday afternoon.
Iraq announced a staged pullback while claiming more than 100000 volunteers to form a new Arab army for Kuwait. Baghdad said withdrawal would begin Sunday, but officials warned against actions against Iraqi forces. International pressure intensified as U.S. ships moved toward the Persian Gulf and Arab leaders sought a diplomatic solution.
The United States and Soviet Union jointly urged a world embargo on arms sales to Iraq and called for Baghdad to withdraw troops from Kuwait. Foreign Minister Shevardnadze said Iraq will begin withdrawals soon, but Baghdad claimed no pressure. The move marks a historic superpower accord against aggression.
Seven men compete for three Brunswick town council seats in the August 7 election. Polls at the Brunswick Fire Hall run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Incumbents Frank Strakowsky and Jesse L. Thompson seek re election. other candidates include Merle Anderson Richard Ault Brent Bell William Crum and Carroll Jones. Terms for Mayor Susan Fauntleroy and council members expire in 1992. Strakowsky notes long service since 1966 and talks with residents daily while supporting town needs such as a backhoe cut from the budget earlier. Thompson emphasizes his record and ongoing water system work, hoping annexation expands user base to lower rates.
Lipan, longtime Frederick County schools food service supervisor for nearly three years, will transfer to a purchasing supervisor role. He notes a current department deficit exceeding $300,000 and cites health issues from long hours as the reason. He will start after a new food services supervisor is hired, possibly October or November.
Frede rick area gas stations report modest price increases as Iraq Kuwait conflict pushes wholesale costs. Some stations raise 3 5 cents a gallon while others hold until suppliers lift prices. Analysts expect at least 5 cents more as shipments reflect higher charges and OPEC decision raises costs. Local attendants say price changes follow tanker price hikes from suppliers.
Increases at the pump follow Iraq's invasion of Kuwait with officials and motorists charging oil firms with gouging. AAA reports self serve unleaded up 4 cents in two days to 1.11 per gallon across 1400 stations, while regional checks show 4 to 14 cent jumps. Wisconsin officials note rapid price spikes, and Sen. Lieberman calls for federal probe into oil industry practices.
Frederick lawmakers resist a plan to raise the state gas tax from 185 cents per gallon by 5 cents or more to fund the transportation trust. State Sen. John W. Derr says the tax is already among the nation's highest, and half of Frederick's six legislators oppose or demand convincing evidence of need amid fears of higher prices tied to Iraq's invasion.
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