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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1985
Page
1
Frederick County students return to classes Wednesday after a long weekend caused by snow and cold. Flag raisers Ralphard 10 and Jason Tinney 11, and captain Melissa Harper from Coeerkway Elementary School led the morning ceremony as the new term started.
In Lakeland Florida officials report a three day cold snap could surpass one billion dollars in crop losses as Gov. Graham declares a state of emergency. Temperatures dipped to the low thirties across multiple cities and officials warn the freeze may be the worst Florida has seen.
Warm temperatures return to Frederick County with a 19 degree low and mid to upper 30s by day. Sunny skies, caution on wet roads as temps dip to the low 20s overnight. Thursday should bring low to mid 40s with partly sunny skies and warming trend. Flooding from recent warmth prompts county fire companies to respond to water-related calls and dry gas/supplies dwindle as kerosene heater sales rise.
House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr says he will not block votes on the administration's tax or spending proposals this year. He meets with President Reagan and stresses opportunities for votes while declining to promise Democratic support for all Reagan programs.
A Massachusetts Democrat described Reagan as highly popular while pledging to offer a vote on domestic policies. GOP Sen. Packwood signaled no consensus on a $50 billion spending cut plan, noting Reagan may veto defense cuts and push back to the country.
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals affirmed Frederick County Court order barring the Gotach Center for Health from operating in the residential Clover Hill subdivision. Assistant County Attorney Joseph Emerson praised the ruling as upholding proper county action while Dr. Nicola M. Tauraso weighs next steps with counsel.
A state official confirmed a branch office of the Motor Vehicle Administration is planned for Frederick County within four years. The plan is tied to a DOT needs study due for completion in February, with MVA Administrator Matt Koiva noting no definite outline has been set as officials continue review.
Alfred Leroy James, 48, faced a Frederick County Circuit Court jury as testimony described him as calm and matter of fact after telling police he fatally shot his sister Ethel Mae James, 39, with a shotgun in their mother's house. Prosecutors presented witnesses noting his remorse only after the incident.
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