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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1983
Page
1
U.S. Rep. Harold Washington defeats incumbent Jane Byrne in a Democratic primary, backed by strong black support, edging Byrne by about 32,250 votes in a 1.14 million count. Daley concedes and backs Washington as he faces Bernard Epton in April 12 general election.
Three hijackers released 161 hostages after a three day siege at Malta’s airport and surrendered unarmed. Prime Minister Mintoff greeted passengers as they disembarked with Maltese authorities coordinating next steps for Libyan Arabs Airways crew and one Italian businessman among the evacuees.
Funeral services today for Mrs Harry A Rosenfeld of Washington D C and Frederick Maryland focus on remembrance of a long time Frederick Shopping Center owner. Born December 15 1696 in Philadelphia she leaves husband Rita L Freedberg Newton Mass Samuel J Rosenfeld Chevy Chase and six grandchildren. Interment at Bnai Israel Cemetery with services by Rabbis Simon and Paints.
Frederick County Board of Education approved Linganore High School phase one renovations and considered Brunswick Middle School as part of the CIP. Middle school cost is about 5.5 million with a separate building favored for future expansion. Phase I at Singanore includes an 11,000 square foot gym. bids may go out in May, construction to start July and last about a year. The Elm Street School land sale to Frederick Memorial Hospital was formalized for expansion plans with planning funds for relocation and eventual construction funded.
FCC released spring term figures showing 3,137 students enrolled, a 20 percent rise from last spring and above the fall term. The college expects 760 full time equivalent students, serves more than 7 percent of the county population aged 17 and older, and highlights new developmental education and a developing honors program.
Frederick County Board of Education adopts a 60,662,129 budget, 533,661 above the admin proposal. The plan calls for 7.3 percent overall increase with 4.9 percent real rise after insurance costs. Local funding rises 9.6 percent to 35,324, with state aid projected including 263,562 from governor’s targeted aid and 110,099 in state support. The proposal now goes to county commissioners for review.
In Riyadh six OPEC nations Saudi Arabia Kuwait United Arab Emirates Qatar Iraq and Indonesia vote to lower prices while negotiating final figures amid an oil price war threat. Nigeria had slashed to 30 per barrel triggering wider coordination with Britain and Norway. Indonesian minister backs the plan.
At press time three Pennsylvania fire companies and one from Frederick County fought a blaze on the second floor of the Sheraton Inn at the International Village in Gettysburg. Responding departments included Em mitsburg Greenmount Barlow and Gettysburg. No further details were available as officials remained on scene.
Frederick County’s Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday night upheld a zoning administrator’s ruling that Cardon Oil Co. may proceed with a 24 hour service station and truck stop on a 6.2 acre New Market site. A group of residents plans to appeal to the Frederick County Circuit Court, arguing the site is a truck stop not a car service station. The company’s vice president said they will apply for a building permit, while opponents warn of heavy truck traffic and extensive diesel storage.
A sharp tongue is the only two edged tool that grows keener with constant use by Washington Irving. The noted U.S. writer (1783 1858) is cited for this pithy observation on speech and character.
A storm over the southeastern United States brings rain today followed by clearing and colder conditions tonight and Thursday. Western Maryland counties expect occasional rain with highs near 50 and a return to breezy colder weather. Maryland mountains see showers then a drop to the 30s with a few flurries. David Lesher.
Daily wrap notes U S Information Agency aiding right wing governments per Jack Anderson. Bogdan Kipling assesses potential industrial recovery. Robert Reid laments favorite commercials. Food notes cover cheese butter storage by Kathryn Jenking. Creole cuisine featured in Foods of the World.
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