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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1984
Page
2
The U S foreign trade deficit rose to a record 263 billion for April through June, driven by a 7 percent jump in petroleum imports. Non petroleum imports slipped 1 percent while U S exports fell about 2 percent. Agricultural exports led the drop, down 10 percent from the prior quarter.
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Fred erick County Republican Central Committee chair Paul Stull led a weekend gathering of county GOP leaders at St. BiLiaei where Sen. Barry M. Goldwater made a surprise visit. Goldwater backed Reagan's military buildup and Grenada action, praised the economy, and spoke as chairmen discussed campaign finance voter registration precinct organization and 1984 candidate recruitment. Joyce Terries was elected state party first vice chairman, Dr Allen Levy remains state chairman, and the state convention set for Aug 20 to 24 in Dallas with Maryland delegates Derr and Margaret Morgan named.
Ling-Ling the National Zoo giant panda gave birth to a stillborn male Sunday. Dr Devra Kleiman said a necropsy is underway to determine the cause, with results expected in days. Zoo director Michael Robinson and staff expressed sadness while Ling-Ling showed calm mothering behavior after the birth.
The forecast notes rain showers across Michigan and the Great Lakes region with parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Arizona and New Mexico expected to see showers as well. The AP Laserphoto map accompanies the weather overview.
Frederick City Police investigated an armed robbery at Frock's Crown Station at West Seventh and North Bentz Streets. Two black males robbed the attendant of an undetermined amount, no injuries occurred, and the Chevrolet pickup used was later found at Parkview Medical Center. Suspects described but not identified.
At the Sunrise Sertoma festival in Frederick, Alfred Henneberger and his wife demonstrated 18th century spinning and weaving, modeling life of German settlers in Western Maryland with period costumes and a traveling loom. A German information booth and Henna Tompkins from Florida showcased cultural crafts, while light rain briefly touched the event.
Rep. Geraldine Ferraro used a church stop in Saltaire New York to renew attacks on President Reagan s economic plan. She accused him of breaking his 1980 campaign promises including a balanced budget by 1983 and a 1984 surplus, while noting his pledge to veto tax hikes. Reagan defended by vowing to veto any tax increase in his weekly radio address.
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