DWI arrests rise in Frederick despite campaigns
DWI arrests in Frederick climbed this year despite anti drinking and driving efforts. Police say changes in enforcement have not reduced offenses as 1986 figures show a 12 percent rise from 1985 with December records breaking city history. Chief Richard J. Ashton cites 1984 85 shifts and MVA policy as factors in ongoing high DWI figures.
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Negotiations progress on Iran funds in The Hague
U S and Iranian negotiators report progress toward returning 507 7 million of Iranian funds held at the New York Federal Reserve Bank The talks at the Iran U S Claims Tribunal followed a three day pattern aimed at resolving the Account Number One residue from a 3 66 billion loan package Tehran links asset releases to broader concessions including hostages in Lebanon An Iranian source cautioned the outline of a solution is hoped for today
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Arts Council seeks advisory status for county arts development
Frederick Arts Council seeks official advisory designation from county commissioners to guide arts development. FAC executive director Carole Werking says designation would add credibility and help channel grants. If approved at Jan 13 meeting, FAC would receive county arts funding and sub grant to local groups while continuing to operate the Weinberg Center and support area artists.
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Students spending vacation at malls
Linda Joy reports Frederick County students are on extended winter break through January 5 with many spending days at the Frederick Towne Mall and other local venues. Shoppers and store clerks note crowds around Santa's Station as teens fill the holiday period with errands, movies, games, and social time.
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Weather outlook for Western Maryland on Wednesday
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid twenties. North winds ease to about 15 to 19 mph. Wednesday forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and cooler temperatures with highs near 49. Weather map feature noted. rural agriculture item references 1986 as a year of uncertainty.
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Dog survives four days trapped under road
A pregnant Blue Tick Coon Hound named Mame remained buried under an old private road on the Wears estate for nearly four days before her owners, Bob and Adrienne Wear, heard her bark through a one inch air hole. She had crawled up a drainage pipe and became stuck after a mudslide. Mame’s mate Tar Baby vanished on Christmas Eve, possibly in search of her.
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Contamination found in wells near Catoctin Park
USGS report finds wells in Round Meadow Camp area of Catoctin Mountain Park slightly contaminated with septic waste and rock salt yet still meeting federal drinking standards. Nitrates earlier raised fears of a septic system. most groundwater drains into Owens Creek with some water bypassing sand filters.
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