03 Jan 1978
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1978
Page
1
Kim Sharklé and Buck Ketterman spent Monday offering snow scraping services to downtown homeowners. They reported solid business as forecasts showed no immediate snow, though more snow could arrive later in the week.
The National Weather Service 30 day outlook hints at near normal temperatures and above average precipitation signaling possible additional snowfall. Sunday’s snow varied from under a half inch to nearly two inches in local towns with icy roads causing accidents. Gloria L. Byers and Maude Naomi Custer were injured after a slip on Md 478 near Knoxville and were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
News reports say 306 lives were lost in traffic crashes during a three day New Year weekend. The National Safety Council estimated a 300 to 400 death range, surpassing the 1977 tally of 305, with ice and snow affecting travel nationwide. The Dow opened the year with a sharp drop as dollar strength concerns weighed on sentiment.
President Carter arrived in Riyadh for talks on Middle East peace and oil supplies with Saudi leaders, as he tours India and Egypt on his seven-nation trip. The visit emphasized seeking a broad peace in the region and stable oil prices, while Saudi concerns over Iran and a Palestinian state were noted. Carter and Desai also visited Daulatpur Nasirabad village, discussing methane energy and exchanging gifts before signing the Delhi Declaration.
King Khaled hosts Desai and Carter as they sign four copies of a mutual friendship declaration in English and Hindi. Carter bows in traditional Indian greeting after the signed ceremony, then plans travel to Paris via Aswan to meet Egyptian President Sadat on the invitation.
Frederick's market basket for December 1977 rose to 17.94 from 15.18 in December 1976, a 16 percent yearly rise that mirrors the nine-city statewide average. Coffee led gains, while eggs fell from 95 to 79 cents a dozen, and Cambridge posted the lowest total at 17.68 with Washington DC highest at 19.89.
The 1978 March of Dimes campaign opens in Frederick County with tea for Mothers March workers on Jan 11 at the VFW Country Club. About 500 volunteers were invited as area captains schedule house to house solicitations and a Mothers March Sunday is set by churches. David Shelton, 4%4 year old poster child, attends the tea with local and state March of Dimes leaders.
David William Shelton, Frederick County’s 1978 March of Dimes Poster Child, was born with Moebius Syndrome causing paralysis of cranial nerves six seven and twelve. He has a looped intestine, blocked bowel, club feet, webbed fingers, absent blinking, cross eyedness, and a fixed expression. He rarely smiles though he experiences joy and sadness.
David Shelton born in 1976 with Moebius Syndrome underwent seven operations to correct defects. He can move his eyes but not his mouth, relies on head turning to see, and uses skin grafts to create fingers. Scars include missing bowel portions affecting nutrition. doctors note potential obesity risk mitigated. Teresa and Gary Shelton of Brunswick speak for their son.
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