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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1984
Page
1
Gunmen abducted Hussein Abdullah Farrash the Saudi consul in west Beirut as his car was attacked. His driver Iazat Akkash was wounded and rushed to hospital after reporting the incident to the Saudi Embassy.
Former Beatle Paul McCartney and wife Linda were found guilty of marijuana possession in Bridgetown Barbados. Each was fined 100 and they planned to fly back to London soon. Police received a tip leading to a raid on their villa where 40 grams of marijuana was found with McCartney and seven grams with Linda.
TV listings and movie note accompany a Weather Map section featuring a quotation from Ed Howe. The line “Some men are alive simply because it is against the law to kill them” reflects a historical newspaper flavor from the American writer.
A recent agricultural conservation tour across area farms emphasized modern farming management techniques. Retiring Howard County 4-H Beef Club members were honored for their years of service.
A Gulf of Mexico storm will track northeast tonight into Wednesday, bringing a mix of snow sleet and freezing rain to Western Maryland and Maryland mountains. Highs will be in the 30s with lows in the 20s, and total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected in higher elevations.
Frederick Memorial Hospital will proceed with a $24 million inpatient psychiatric unit expansion after the Maryland Health Resources Planning Commission upheld a plan that only five beds are needed in Frederick County. FMH says delaying could cost more, and plans to seek changes to the state health plan, due for revision in spring, with ground breaking not before 1987.
Frederick County Board of Education announces staffing changes after several resignations and retirements. Stuart D. Berger outlines internal reassignments to minimize disruption, including Felton Head as retirement and Gadra's July start, with interim duties covered by Koons and Gadra.
Secretary of State George P. Shultz opens the 35 nation European security conference in Stockholm with a call for reduced risk of inadvertent war and resumed arms talks. He notes stalled Geneva and Vienna talks and urges steps to prevent accidental conflict as Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko arrives for high level meetings.
Frederick Memorial Hospital will kick off a $2.2 million fundraising campaign January 24 to fund expansion and modernization including a four story, 38 bed surgical unit racetrack design, upgraded obstetric and radiology facilities, two new operating rooms, home health and social services spaces, and a renovated 45 000 square foot area. Construction begins July pending parking lot work.
Frederick city firefighters and ambulance crews press residents to display house numbers clearly. Fire Marshal Murray says lack of visible addresses delays life saving efforts. board proposes codified enforcement and notes gaps locating addresses.
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