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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1983
Page
1
Investigators said corroded batteries in an alarm system and the absence of sprinklers and smoke detectors helped fuel a pre-dawn Ramada Inn Central fire in Fort Worth. The blaze caused about 1 million dollars in damage, killed five, injured 34, and displaced over 100 guests. Flames started in rolled carpeting as smokey fumes blocked exits.
Mary Fouche notes seafood abundance and cooking ideas with planned effort. Aveline Allen interviews Mrs Mavoureen Kenly celebrating her 100th birthday today. Joy Pittman Gurley reports preschoolers gaining responsibility through special programs.
A high pressure system shifts east weakening, bringing increasing chances of afternoon storms by Thursday and Friday. Western Warvi and surrounding counties expect hot, sunny days with only slight thunderstorm chances, while Maryland mountains stay hot with late afternoon storms possible. Temperatures recent show highs in the 90s and lows around 60s.
At a regional hearing Walkersville officials warned population growth could strain services and schools earlier than county estimates. Burgess Orley Bourland cited 800 planned housing units and a potential 50 percent rise by 1980, while county planners said figures originate countywide. Residents highlighted road bottlenecks at Md 1594 Md 26 and the Monocacy River Bridge as growth looms.
Frederick County Commissioners will cover 44 percent of Hayward Road reconstruction costs from U.S. 15 to Opossumtown Pike, up to 457000, with Frederick City bearing the rest. Amber Drive will connect Hayward Road to Opossumtown Pike as the area annexes into the city, while upgrades meet city standards including lights sidewalks and an underground stormwater system.
Frederick County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to buy Fountain Rock land near Walkersville for 525000 to secure future water supply water storage and springs assets with 22 acres option and nine day exercise. critics argue funds could be used elsewhere while officials cite high quality water and future needs as the Walkersville area seeks additional supply.
Maryland lawmakers cleared for an extraordinary session next Tuesday to consider a corrected bill protecting minority stockholders from hostile takeovers. The measure, after vetoed in a prior session, aims to curb coercive tender offers while avoiding threats to friendly reorganizations by American Motors Renault Allegany Beverages and Certain seen Corporation in brief.
The Frederick area endures a multi day heat wave with highs near 90 and hazy skies. At 9:30 am Wednesday the temperature was 83, with forecasters predicting more hot days and only a slight chance of Thursday and Friday showers. A large high pressure system keeps the region hot and humid, with thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon and into next week. Local crops face minimal impact for now, though extended heat could threaten produce.
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