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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1995
Page
1
Tokyo officials say a man suspected of planting a toxic parcel is recovering in a hospital as investigators monitor his condition before questioning. The subway nerve gas attack claimed eight lives and injured thousands, with 4,708 treated and about 700 still hospitalized. Police noted 30 eyewitness tips but no credible claim of responsibility.
Christopher Andre McBride was found guilty of first degree murder in the stabbing death of Carl Mantack. Jurors also convicted him of burglary at 136 W. South St., carrying a hunting knife, and assault with intent to murder. Sentencing set for April 23 with lifewithoutparole sought by prosecutors. McBride, 25, held without bail at the county jail as defense argued self defense. Mantack was unarmed when McBride chased him and fatally stabbed him after a confrontation tied to a drug debt.
Bonnie Zimmerman, 43, of Singanore Road Frederick, dismisses a $500000 wrongful discharge suit against the city. She alleged harassment and coercive actions since leaving six years of service. Mayor Grimes noted a March affidavit to dismiss and said time and legal advice influenced the decision.
Eston Lantz, 66, of Mount Pleasant died at Suburban Hospital after a March 4 crash on US 40 west of Frederick. State Police said he crossed the center line and collided head on with a car driven by Dorothy Bidle, 69, of Myersville, who was severely injured and died later the same day.
Brian R. Bader and Christine A. Bader of Banco were convicted in Frederick County of violating the Architectural Resources Protection Act for removing relics from the C O Canal National Historical Park land in 1993. They faced fines totaling 200, one year unsupervised probation, 1400 restitution to the National Park Service, and forfeiture of gear used to locate artifacts. Rangers intercepted them as they left the park with backpacks containing metal detectors shovels and relic items.
Maryland State Police aviation holds 25th anniversary ceremonies at Martin State Airport highlighting rapid medevac milestones. A survivor, 22 year old George Hoff, credits fast helicopter transport from Ellicott City to Shock Trauma Center with saving his life after a fallen tree limb incident. Dr. R Adams Cowley’s Golden Hour concept underpins the service’s mission to reach definitive care within an hour.
Frederick County enjoys extended warm spell with high readings in the 60s and 70s. National Weather Service notes mid Atlantic averaging five degrees above normal as arctic air stays north while February dips, and forecasters say El Nino was not planned by the Hagerstown Almanack staff.
A space study for the C. Burr Artz Library proposes a 56,000 square foot addition on the first floor for a new children's area and expanded services, a 19,000 square foot second floor expansion, an 8,000 square foot lower level parking structure, and 29,000 square feet of renovations. The project aims to improve accessibility and address ADA needs, with a new entrance by Carroll Creek and expanded public spaces. Denise Davis, the library director, says the library system needs priority and community support to proceed.
A 37 inch ornate walking cane carved by the itinerant Frank Feathers sold for 5700 at a weekend Thurmont auction. The piece dated 1929 bore the name Billie Lidie and designs including a bell with 1776 inside. Auctioneer Martha Strawsburg said bidding started at 2000 and climbed in 500s before 100s raises. The buyer remained unnamed but the cane stayed local.
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