18 Dec 1981
Page 1
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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1981
Page
1
Seven demonstrators died and 80 were injured in clashes across southern coal mines and Gdansk shipyards as Polish security forces cracked down on protests. Riots spread to Warsaw streets while a communications blackout hindered reporting.
Former Maryland governor Marvin Mandel left the Volunteers of America pre-release center, after prison release ordered by the president. Mandel said he plans to earn money and spend time with family, not ruling out political future.
A 16 year old charged in the Westminster High School girl murder attempted hanging in Carroll County Detention Center. His cellmate, Robert Myers, is jailed in a 1979 slaying case. Myers’s former attorney says Myers told him he rescued the boy.
Washington AP reports Iran remains a lucrative market for American farmers as diplomats stay apart. An Agriculture Department researcher estimates about 300 million dollars in commodity sales to Iran this year, up from a smaller figure in 1980.
A compact editorial fragment quotes Henrik Ibsen noting that the strongest man on earth is the one who stands alone, reflecting a lone-stand ethos in a historical newspaper snippet.
Sary Brett writes on a new mother facing a flood of sales pitches from insurance to children's clothes. Walter Williams advocates removing racist quotas and entitlements for minorities. National Geographic writer Rebscca explains mistletoe secrets.
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young seeks mutual control over annexations and clashes with Del. Charles E. Smith. They met with Frederick County lawmakers to discuss a county proposal that would require mutual approval before lands are annexed. Young calls the county role unnecessary while Smith argues residents should comment on proposed annexations and that existing law already allows appeals.
Mayor Ronald N. Young defends Frederick City against accusations by Del. Charles E. Smith that he seeks power in Frederick County. The discussion centers on growth, urban services, and cross-boundary fire and rescue coverage between the city and county, with statements on sensationalism and responsibility shared by both sides.
Maryland lawmakers at a workshop in MOODSBORO expressed general support for a $3.25 million state matching grant to build a new jail at Ballenger Creek. Senators Smelser and Thomas urged quicker action, while Del. McClellan and Del. Smith favored funding though some peers want to review blueprints first. Local delegation members noted inflation and possible salary requests for county officials.
Americans are making and spending more as Reagan remains optimistic about a mid year recovery. Factory use slipped to below 75 percent, hinting at inventory clearing and possible production gains later. Personal income rose 0.6 percent and spending 1 percent in November, while taxes loom as a possible 1983 issue.
President Reagan said the United States cannot send food or economic aid to Poland while thousands are jailed and martial law remains. He condemned Polish violence and urged free nations to press for dialogue. He also criticized Israel’s Golan Heights move and warned on security.
Cold snap moves into Maryland with scattered light snow flurries this morning across Western Maryland and surrounding counties. Temperatures drop to the teens tonight and remain frigid through Saturday, with further easing only by Sunday as highs stay in the teens and winds persist.
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.