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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1986
Page
2
Fire log for the past 24 hours ending 8 p.m. Sunday lists a building fire at 11433 Beymar Road at 1:59 p.m. with responses from Union Bridge New Midway Libertytown and Woodsboro. Ambulance activity shows 17 emergency calls and 3 routine calls.
Myersville officials ask residents to voluntarily conserve water during two weeks of work on the town water system under a $30,000 county contract. Mayor Tom McCanner says supply remains adequate but treatment is slower and urges common sense and any conservation tips from residents. Meanwhile AP wires report various lottery results from Maryland Pennsylvania and Washington DC.
A vigorous Canadian air mass moves in Thursday causing showers and thunderstorms this evening, then cooler temperatures 60s. Friday warms but remains pleasant with gusty southerly winds. Maryland mountains see showers today and cooler, with best conditions for Friday. Temperatures yesterday ranged Frederick 60s, Westminster 55, Hagerstown mid 60s, Cumberland low 60s, Oakland upper 70s.
Frederick County commissioners voted Tuesday to rename Kepler Road Brennand Road, restoring a historic label tied to nearby Merryland and Brentland Farm. Roy Bittle, farm owner for 35 years, led the change, noting the road runs near Burkittsville and the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. no objections were raised by other landowners along the route.
Western diplomats report explosions at Kabul army ammunition depot in the Qarga Lake area. Fires rose over 1000 feet, aerosols and mushroom clouds noted, with civilians evacuated and a 1.5 mile security zone imposed. Casualties unknown. claims of sabotage linked to guerrilla groups lack confirmation.
Former Frederick County Sheriff Don Barnes, a Democratic candidate in the Sept. 9 primary, offers a $100 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone stealing or vandalizing campaign signs. He cites locations in Frederick County and extends the offer to other candidates. Call 696-9936 or report to police. information remains confidential.
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