This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1985
Page
1
The FAA released transcripts and tapes from Delta Flight 191 on final approach to Dallas Fort Worth. An official praised cockpit and controller professionalism, noting pilots' experience and a crew unshaken by a threatening storm as the crash was near.
Western Maryland weather section notes hot sunny today with highs near 86 to 92 and lows around 65 to 70. The Lewhiders of Laytonsville receive state 4-H Family of the Year honor as Marian Evans Cross is mentioned in the classified ad area.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 747 crashed on a wooded central mountain ridge with 524 aboard. Four survivors were found and 50 bodies recovered as rescue teams searched the wreckage. Among the passengers were six Americans. The crash near Yokohama followed a loss of cabin pressure and loss of control. Officials investigated possible causes while a possible hoax claim of responsibility was noted.
Downtown merchants circulate a petition opposing the proposed downtown commercial district and related tax. Howard Boyer says about 90 percent contacted signed, challenging Mayor Young and the task force's claimed support. Sanford Blum and others call for alternatives and caution against a “blank check” stance while noting a minority task force report. The effort seeks enough signatures by Thursday to contest the proposal.
Frederick city planners approved a draft zoning text after four drafts and extensive review. The 29-section ordinance overhauls rules for site plans, special exceptions, and downtown development, replacing the 1964 ordinance and guiding residential, commercial, and industrial areas with updated open space and yard rules.
Unidentified arsonists razed the home of Winnie Mandela wife of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg officials said. Riots in South Africa lift the death toll to 604 in nearly a year of unrest as police blamed unknown arsonists and Winnie Mandela rushed to Brandfort after the blaze.
The Frederick County Liquor Commission refused Jaqueline Jones and Mack Evans a license for the Silver Star bar grill after testimonies accusing the Crescent Lunch’s customers of rowdy behavior. A 1984 drug case at the Crescent Lunch and police involvement were cited, with officials arguing for closure and lease compliance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.