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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1983
Page
3
Viewers panicked during NBCs Special Bulletin as a fictional anti weapon threat prompted thousands to call stations and police. A Charleston broadcast drew 250 calls with some residents seeking reassurance while others objected to disclaimers and the tense drama.
Viewers across the country called in furious about the on air program with many fearing a real invasion. NBC and CBS stations received hundreds of calls while some warned of threats and advised disclaimers. In Maryland a shooting incident at Union Bridge is reported with three to four shots fired during a dispute over a missing beer keg. Jeffrey Stitley injured and treated at Carroll County General Hospital. Police say charges are pending.
At the National Zoo Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing mated after a week of mixed behavior. Officials inseminated Ling Ling with Chia Chis sperm twice to boost birth chances. If all goes well, Ling Ling could bear the first U.S. panda cub between late July and early September, with paternity to be resolved later by genetic tests.
Frederick Thurmont area hosts Beltane Hearing Aid Service Center at Dr. Snows office 298 N Marker St Frederick MD from 1 4 to 3 00 pm Tuesday offering free electronic hearing tests and aid checks. Free home appointment available for those unable to attend by calling 694 9199.
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee approved a bill raising penalties for automobile homicide while intoxicated to three years in jail and a $2000 fine, but killed 20 other drunken driving measures including three from a gubernatorial task force. The panel also rejected a measure to make drunken driving resulting in homicide a felony and declined a .13 blood alcohol reading as conclusive proof.
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