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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1985
Page
1
Frederick’s Grimes Truck Center shows two trucks with missing engines transmissions and rear axles in a glider configuration. Owner Alderman Jim Grimes says the vehicles arrive from the factory this way. Local photo by Sam Yu accompanies the scene.
Leaders of the 11th annual summit in Bonn DPR face a packed program on world economic woes East West tensions and Reagan space based defence. Key issues include trade protectionism opening Japanese markets and a new round of liberalization talks linked to a monetary conference. Also on the table are Geneva arms talks and Star Wars in the next century.
Carolyn Dock pursues a new trial for Pvt Todd A. Dock, convicted of the 1984 stabbing murder in Germany while stationed with the U S Army. She funds an extended legal effort with multiple attorneys and a planned trip to Giessen to seek documents and testimony. Maj Gen Richard Graves upheld the verdict despite claims of command influence.
Allergy experts at Johns Hopkins warn dry April weather raises pollen counts with osk trees as culprits and total around 3000 grains per cm. Forecast says grass pollen will appear soon and last through June, with potential relief only if rain returns.
Upper Marlboro Maryland Robin Jackson’s planned murder trial for Joanne Grossnickle was postponed again as new prose cutor Bond Rhue requested time to prepare for a case of magnitude. Former prosecutor William Shockley exited due to a terminal illness in his family. The case, largely circumstantial, involves kidnapping and armed car theft. Public Defender James Kenkel challenges evidence from alleged illegal searches.
A weather update hints at significant rainfall easing drought as forecasts outline regional chances. National weather map features show moisture moving in, with local details expected to clarify timing and amounts for communities awaiting showers.
Sports writer Dave Ammenheuser profiles Jim Barger of Singapore High as he pursues the Close B State high jump championship. Barger trains hard, eyeing a top finish in a competitive meet, with expectations riding on his form and consistency.
Senate Republicans struggle to preserve a White House and GOP pact for 1986 budget cuts as 85 to 4 vote rejects a 2 percent Social Security COLA cap. Dole vows to revisit Social Security after Humpty Dumpty remark while Grassley seeks to curb 3 percent defense spending rise, aiming for inflation-only growth in 1986.
Frederick County School Board reversed excess funds from the $450,000 for the New Brunswick Middle School back to the county after lengthy discussion. The overage arose because actual costs were lower than estimates and included debate over reallocating $132,000 meant for library books from the CIP budget.
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