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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1984
Page
1
In Amritsar Indian army troops reopen the Golden Temple complex to more than 5 000 Sikhs after a two hour morning visit period. Pilgrims must hold special passes outside designated hours as security remains tight amid weapon recoveries from the shrine.
Washington reports that four submarines have gone to sea armed with long range nuclear tipped cruise missiles. Senator Mathias warns their deployment could derail arms control and push Russia to accelerate its own deployments.
Iraq said warplanes struck two very large naval targets south of Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. The Baghdad communique claimed direct hits but gave no ship identities, and no independent confirmation followed.
James Thurber, American humorist born 1894, died 1961, is cited with the line Count your own blessings and let your neighbor count his. The fragment mentions a World War era theme or light editorial note.
A fragmentary page notes scenes from the Miss Maryland pageant and features Nancie Bross’s interview with O.K. Johnson, a local caterer who takes pride in his cooking. The readable text emphasizes pageant moments and Johnson’s culinary work.
A high pressure moves offshore as a cold front nears on Thursday increasing shower chances. Temperatures reach 83 to 87 today with mostly sunny to warm and humid conditions. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies and scattered showers, especially afternoon. Local readings include Frederick 81, Cumberland 81, Hagerstown 78, Westminster 79.
Frederick County officials face broad input on proposed zoning amendments after a Tuesday public meeting. Commissioners will not finalize the decision for weeks while Zoning Administrator Frederick J. Lowndes reviews all institutional uses following a prior action that made places of worship a special exception in the residential Rd district.
Local board weighs proposed ordinance to grant special exception uses in residential areas including places of worship and care facilities. Opposition argues amendment could threaten religious freedom and trigger constitutional concerns, with supporters saying it opens hearings and balances growth.
Frederick City police union and the city reach a centered contract for the 1955 fiscal year. The accord mirrors a 2 percent cost of living raise for officers and all city employees, with additional salary steps and benefits. The deal includes a $3000 annual housing allowance and a sabbatical provision, while some officials voice concerns about inflation and fairness with county and other departments.
Frederick County commissioners cut consolidated water rates for 1985 by 10 to 10 cents per 1,000 gallons for residential and commercial users. Residential minimum drops from 18 to 16 dollars, commercial from 31.50 to 30. Linganore system rates stay the same, while Fontaindale and Ballenger Creek retain frontage charges. Point of Rocks imposes a new frontage charge to fund a 360,000 dollar water project with 260,000 HUD grant and 100 dollars per year per resident for 20 years.
CAPT. CANAVEMAL reports shuttle Discovery sustained minor fire damage during an aborted Tuesday launch. NASA officials say the maiden flight could be rescheduled in 10 to 14 days. Five men and two women were aboard awaiting liftoff when a sensor shut down all three engines four seconds before ignition. Astronauts followed safety procedures and left the cabin after 49 minutes with no serious injuries. Inspectors found little damage and limited areas affected near the base and body flap. Kennedy Space Center spokesman Hugh Harris noted no early date for a new launch. NASA will reassess and hand check engine hardware before any rescheduled flight.
The Senate approved a plan to require states to raise the drinking age to 21 or risk losing 5 percent of highway funds, rising to 10 percent in 1987. Supporters expect swift action in the House, which already passed a similar bill, to send a strong road safety message before the Fourth of July.
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