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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1993
Page
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In Neptune Beach Florida a pipe bomb hidden in a trash can exploded in a Kmart wounding four employees. A store manager remained in fair condition with chest and leg injuries while three other workers suffered minor injuries. The blast caused closures of four nearby stores as investigators canvassed the scene. Authorities said there were no threats or suspects at the time and the BATF led the probe.
The Frederick County Mental Health Association will discuss the lack of a local detox facility at its annual breakfast with state lawmakers. Executive Director Norine Haas emphasizes the need, while noting no immediate push for funding. The event includes a report from the Death by Own Action Prevention Task Force at 8 am at the Francis Scott Key Holiday Inn.
Northwest shoe store owners including Detective Rod Wheeler propose a guns for boots program at police stations in Washington. Residents would exchange firearms for 75 gift certificates toward Timberland boots. Police and city officials show interest but have not approved. Foot Locker weighs a similar plan for the District.
A Baltimore Circuit Court judge granted a stay delaying the states new law requiring insurers to provide mental illness benefits comparable to other illnesses. Lawyers argued vague wording makes implementation and constitutionality unclear. The stay pushes enforcement for at least 10 days. the law was set to take effect January 1.
Montgomery County Police report a man entered the Bank of Baltimore at 505 Quince Orchard Road at 2 p.m. he grabbed a female employee and announced the robbery demanding cash. The teller handed over money and the suspect forced the woman outside before fleeing toward a Giant parking lot. He is described as white, about 5 feet 8 inches, 180 pounds with dirty blonde hair and a mustache, wearing a red knit cap and red black plaid shirt.
Two Department of Defense employees Jenen Calimbhia and Catherine Helewicz Timothy Adicious shared a $21 million Maryland Lotto prize after buying at Owen Brown Liquors in Columbia. The ticket will pay just over $1 million annually for 20 years, tying Maryland’s record jackpot. The drawing had been the 17th since a winner matched all six numbers. Lottery officials noted high demand and record December sales of $89 million as the Howard County win was announced.
Police say a man was arrested in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend and the wounding of another woman during a domestic argument in Anne Arundel County. The surviving victim was listed in critical condition at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. the deceased victim was identified as Batina Christa Gentry. The incident prompted fire and ambulance calls in the 24 hour period ending Thursday.
The extended forecast calls for Saturday night rain mainly in the far west with lows in the 20s to 30s elsewhere. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Monday may see a chance of snow or light rain, with temperatures in the 20s to near 30s.
Frederick City Police seek two women who helped a 14 year-old rape victim get home after an incident at Staley Park near Motter Avenue on December 18. Police say the women may be a mother and daughter, not involved in the crime, but needed for the case. Call Officer Hetherington at 694-2100 or Assistant State’s Attorney Hershey at 694-1523 with information.
Customers urged to call banks for official holiday hours as New Year observances affect services. There will be no mail delivery Saturday, Jan 1, per Post Office notices. Courts, libraries, BOE offices, and related agencies outline closures across levels.
Baltimore motorists may turn left on a red light at intersections of two one way streets where not banned by signs, starting Saturday. Downtown bans apply 7am to 7pm at many crossings, with 122 signs costing over 6000 dollars. Statewide about 30 such intersections exist under highway authority alongside Annapolis and Ocean City.
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