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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1985
Page
1
Frederick officials dispute annexation of 665 acres on Gas House Pike. Mayor Young says de annexation could avert lengthy court battle, as county claims enclave status. Board to introduce de annexation resolution tonight with plans to consider annexing adjoining 350 acres next month.
In Pensacola AP reports that co conspirators led to the arrest of the wife and fiancee of two men who admitted bombing abortion clinics for religious reasons. Four counts each include conspiracy and aiding and abetting violations of firearm and explosives laws. James Thomas Simmons held without bond. Kathy and Kaye Wiggins released. Desmond Tutu calls for persuasive pressure and eventual sanctions on South Africa. In Peking workers endure one hour lunch breaks under new efficiency rules.
Finnish radars detected an unidentified object near Lake Inari that Norway says may be a Soviet submarine launched cruise missile. Interceptors reported nothing seen, as border guards resumed a Lapland search amid Norway's claim the missile crossed into Finland. President Koivisto had linked missiles to regional insecurity.
Frederick leaders consider five new cab permits to run midnight to 7 am to serve late night dining and bars. A-1 Cabs owner says 24 hour service expands gradually with steady demand and hotels add to late night taxi need. City currently has about 35 taxi drivers on permits.
Inmates complain of reduced recreation and earlier lights out at the new Adult Detention Center. Officials say 11:30 p.m. lockdown improves safety for officers and minimizes hazards during the midnight to 8 a.m. shift. Guards now rarely join inmates, and cell blocks replace dormitory housing with individual or double cells, with meals delivered to cells.
The snippet hints at a forecast including snow and local details, with AZ Jack Anderson praising Democratic leaders' resolve for 1985. It also notes a Frank A. Clark quote about adults learning from teaching children, suggesting a mixed page of weather notes and opinion.
Maryland officials report avian influenza detected in a 300 to 500 bird chicken flock near Taneytown area and in Upper Marlboro Prince George's County. Depopulation begins in Carroll County and targeted flocks on the same October 1883 farm are to be culled, with a 12 meter task force conducting operations and disinfecting as crews move to Prince Georges County.
Henry Thompson of Petersville Road near Brunswick saw geese flying north on Thursday morning while sleet poured in the area. The storm brought cold air, dropping temperatures from a mild 60 on Wednesday to around 30 later. County and city highway crews checked roads early, prepping for potentially worse conditions as Bill Hale of the county highway department commented.
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