Serious injuries after motorcycle crash on U S 15 near Frederick
Anthony S. Weiss 24 of New Brunswick New Jersey suffered critical injuries when his 1976 Harley hit the rear of a tractor trailer and was dragged about 425 feet on U S 15 north of Frederick early today. The truck, driven by Henry Perkins of Winston Salem North Carolina and owned by Thurston Motor Sites of Charlotte North Carolina, remained lightly damaged. Police cited speed driver error and alcohol as factors. Weiss was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The incident occurred about 1 mile north of Frederick near Md 355.
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Grocery prices rise in Frederick market basket report
The Chesapeake Associated Press Market basket report shows a 2.4 percent local rise in April for a 15 item list in Frederick with total cost reaching 16.33. Coffee led gains at 30 cents per pound to 3.59, sugar up to 1.13, and other items such as eggs, pork chops, butter, ground meat, and orange juice also higher. Washington figures dominate the regional totals, while Dover and Cambridge posted declines. Continued on Page A-5.
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May Day clashes mar international workers day
Turkiye saw a deadly May Day clash in Istanbul with gunfire from a government building as 100000 protesters clashed with armed groups. Reported 33 dead and 126 wounded with over 200 arrests. Riot police elsewhere in Europe and Spain faced violence as demonstrations continued across the holiday.
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Carter unveils outline for welfare reform plan
President Carter presents an outline of a still incomplete welfare reform plan after delaying his original deadline. He expands his cabinet meeting to include congressional leaders for discussions on economic forecasts and options for addressing future decisions over the next four to five years.
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2000 Complete Walk-a-thon Ends At Frederick Center
About 2000 participants finished the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon at the Frederick Shopping Center. Finishers ranged from seven to mid-adulthood with teens forming the bulk, receiving certificates and I Did It pins as bands played in the crowded lot. Mrs. Myra Tribner and the March of Dimes board oversaw the event centerpiece.
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Walk-a-thon draws local volunteers and canine participants
The event began at 5:00 a.m. with 12 checkpoints staffed by the Frederick Jaycees and Frederick County CB Radio Club. Canine participants and their owners completed a 25 mile route. Robbie Wardwell, 12, recalled his third Walk-a-thon, while his dog Bonnie recovered from a foot issue with foot powder. Red Cross foot care and first aid among Boy Scouts supported participants. John Laughland finished in 2 hours 55 minutes. The Walk-a-thon aims to raise money for March of Dimes projects, not to be treated as a timed race.
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Mailbox vandalism spree leads to first charge in Urbana area
State police say a 17-year-old was charged with destruction of property and larceny in a Friday night vandalism spree that damaged or stole 15 mailboxes in Urbana and Sugarloaf Estates. Investigators anticipate additional arrests as the probe continues and recovered boxes are returned to victims.
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Walkersville to elect three town commissioners today
Voters in Walkersville will elect three town commissioners with four candidates seeking seats. Incumbent Winfield Meyer competes against newcomers Paul Burker Ed ward Kerns and Wayne Crum. Polls open this afternoon at the Walkersville Fire Company and registration today ends at 2 p.m.
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Inside The News CRIMINAL code changes proposed
Wixon Watergate returns to discussion as a political note. Weather report notes warm and partly cloudy conditions with highs near 80 and lows around 38. The forecast calls for variable cloudiness and a warm Tuesday with highs in the low 70s. A reflective line about effort by an average man references George and President Theodore Roosevelt.
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Mrs Mathias Named State School Administrator Assistant
Mrs Mathias wife of Senator Charles McC Mathias of Maryland started as a $25 000 a year executive assistant to the new state school superintendent David W Hornbeck She will handle general staff duties and act in his absence while the department oversees education for handicapped children in nonpublic programs
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