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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1980
Page
1
Former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel said he expects a more positive decade ahead as his appeal proceeds to overturn mail fraud and racketeering convictions. He expressed optimism despite trials and tribulations and said he prepared fully for the court's consideration.
A Washington column cites four cases of gifts to prominent Americans from the Shah of Iran and asks whether these gifts influenced U S foreign policy. Other items note diary experiences in Chile and pep talks, plus various entertainment and lifestyle mentions.
U N Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim held nearly three hours of talks with Foreign Minister Sadegh Ghotbzadeh in Tehran seeking the release of American hostages. Tehran described the meeting as satisfactory while Iran moved about 13 billion dollars in foreign bank accounts to other nations as a precaution against possible U N sanctions. In Tabriz, nine Revolutionary Guardsmen were released by Azeri party members after a letter from Ayatollah Shariat-Madari urged calm.
Soviet troops clash with Afghan rebels northwest of Kabul amid heavy casualties as MI 24 helicopter gunships target rebel strongholds in Bamian. Reports say regular Afghan Army units resist the coup's fallout while journalists are expelled. fighting also reported north of Kabul and in Herat with elevated casualties on both sides.
State county and local jurisdictions report readiness for winter with manpower equipment and stockpiles. Edward Feeser notes 32 state plow trucks and 9,000 tons of salt plus 3,000 tons of cinders stored across six depots. county holds about 10,000 tons of mixture for 1,100 road miles. city and towns including Thurmont Walkersville Brunswick Mount Airy prepare with crews and budgets to cover fuel overtime and extra help if needed.
Charles Edward Winpigter Sr. longtime Frederick contractor died at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Monday after a 45 year career with C Ed Gates Inc He led local sports efforts including John’s baseball team and served on church boards He was known as Mr Santa Claus and is survived by his wife several daughters and many grandchildren long obituary continues on page A
About 85 Afghan students rushed past guards and occupied the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi for nearly four hours. They took three diplomats and a visiting businessman hostage, burned flags, and shouted for freedom as police reinforced the building. No injuries were reported and a guard was overpowered. authorities later talked with the demonstrators and the hostages were freed.
Forecase shows highs in the low to mid 40s with a cold breeze and clouds moving through. Nighttime lows drop to the low 20s with a cooler feel and light precipitation possible today and tomorrow.
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