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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1984
Page
1
Carroll County begins a new three digit 911 emergency number replacing separate lines for 14 fire companies and two police departments after a seven week delay. Emergency services coordinator C Oscar Baker noted the hold up and that the system now centralizes calls.
Across nine days of demonstrations at Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in California authorities report 145 arrests for civil disobedience on plant grounds and during late protests. Officials note a quieter day Sunday with most arrests concentrated on January 13 to 15.
The world is like a mirror says Herbert Samuel in a brief quotation about perception. The line urges positivity as a reflection of attitude and is attributed to the English political leader born in 1870.
Investigative columnist Jack Anderson reports the Pentagon is formulating a record five year defense budget. Travel notes suggest books as a good way to learn about distant places and aid vacation planning.
Weather forecast notes rising temperatures through midweek. A disturbance in the Ohio Valley Tuesday brings mixed frozen precipitation late tonight into Tuesday. In Western Maryland snow sleet and freezing rain likely early Tuesday changing to rain by afternoon with highs in the 30s. Maryland mountains expect sleet and freezing rain to rain with highs 30s to near 40. Yesterday temperatures varied from Frederick 20 to Cumberland 27.
President Reagan announces Edwin Meese III as the nominee to replace Attorney General William French Smith who resigns after reshaping Justice Department policy. Smith will stay until Meese wins Senate confirmation, with Smith returning to private life and Reagan noting Smith’s service and campaign involvement.
Washington fans packed bars in Georgetown and across the D C area awaiting a repeat of last year's title as the Redskins faced a Raiders comeback. Marcus Allen led Los Angeles to a 38 9 victory ending the local party early with a loss that dashed the hometown celebration. Fans wore team gear and chanted through the first half before the Raiders pulled away in the second.
A school bus carrying White Fish High School wrestling teams crashed Friday near West Glacier Montana after a tanker truck struck ice and jackknifed. Nine people died including two coaches, a coach's wife and child, four cheerleaders, and the driver. The Babe Ruth League president said none of the summer Freckdor team players were aboard. The accident injured others and prompted county sheriff investigations.
A frigid weekend brought a low of 10 below in Frederick and 4 degrees Monday, with a 4 degree reading on Monday from the Maryland State Police. Many cars towed or jump started as batteries failed in the extreme cold, and police checked on abandoned vehicles. AAA reported about 1,500 calls for assistance, more than a typical January weekend. Local gas stations saw multiple cars needing jump starts, and ice skating was restricted at Culler Lake with possible midweek reopening at the rink on Second Street.
Washington AP reports Congress returns after a two month break facing Lebanon and Central America military involvement and record deficits. Leaders warn this session likely to lay groundwork for 1985 as partisanship and election pressures shape budget and foreign policy debates.
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