Bondsman on trial for attempted murder
Prosecution resumes testimony in the trial of Sterling Leo Chapman 39 of Smithsburg charged with attempting to murder undercover narcotics agent Tic Wayne Jirsa with a .45 caliber handgun during a Jan 4 1983 surveillance operation. Witnesses describe Chapman chasing a bond jumper, threats, and a confrontation at Deane's Lounge and on Fairview Avenue. The undercover case includes Chapman displaying a gun and a shootout near Motter Avenue. Jirsa pursued and returned fire with a snub nose revolver. The defense questions weapon claims and involvement in drug activity as the trial continues with jurors seated and a verdict expected soon.
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Sterling Leo Chapman
Rt. 2
Smithsburg
Tic
Wayne Jirsa
Chapman
Jirsa
Fairview
Motter Svemues
Washington County
Donald R. Grossnickle
Thomas Randall Smith
Grossnickle
Smith
Deane
North Market
Frederick
Uae
Leormle
Fairview Avenue
17Th Street
Motter Avenue
Frederick City
Warren Johnson
Jeffrey Pauley
Paul W. Ottinger
Ottinger
Deano’s
John Dick elected president of Emmitsburg board
John Dick, former trucking firm manager, was unanimously chosen as president of the Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners. Mayor Preston praised Dick for adhering to the town charter while Dick noted he will also handle streets duties. The meeting also swore in Dorothy D. Davis, replacing J. Norman Flax, who served since 1959. The town reported 88 percent of budgeted income and 75 percent of expenditures. Vandals damaged the sewage treatment plant, breaking eighteen windows and equipment.
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John Dick
Emmitsburg
Robert M. Preston
Joan Boyle
Miss Boyle
Preston
Dorothy D. Davis
J. Norman Flax
Flax
Maryland senator held after gun found at airport
State Senator Clarence Mitchell in, a Democrat from Baltimore, had a loaded .38 revolver confiscated from his carry on at Baltimore Washington International Airport. He was detained briefly but allowed to continue his trip after police conferred with the Anne Arundel County state's attorney. A decision on prosecution has not yet been made. The weather section forecasts rain for coastal areas on the Eastern Seaboard and much of Florida and New England for Wednesday.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore-Washington
Clarence Mitchell
D-Baltimore
Anne Arundel County
National Weather Service
Seaboard
Florida
New England
Mount Airy zoning change eyed for tax exempt groups
Mount Airy Town Council discussed a text amendment May 2 to allow tax-exempt groups such as the Lions Masons and Eastern Star to own and operate buildings in residential areas as a special exception If approved next month the change would affect a large portion of town parcels The plan calls for a 20 000 square foot minimum lot and 150 foot minimum width with site reviews by the board of appeals and possible hours limits The move stems from Prudence Holding Co which plans a new facility near Main Street and Md 27 to host meetings and dinners avoiding crowding at the old post office and supporting community service activities
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Mount Airy
the Lions, Masons
Eastern Star
James Shaw
Prudence Holding Co
Main Street
MD. 27
Daniel Boone
Corporation
Boone
Shaw
Board of Appeals
Planning Commission
Dianna Gladhill
Damascus
Mount Airy Eastern Star
Kiwanis
Lions
Lewis G. Dixon
Tornado outbreak kills seven and devastates Great Lakes region
Dozens of tornadoes and high winds swept through Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York and Ontario causing seven deaths at least 45 injuries and millions in damage. In Michigan Harsens Island suffered major losses with up to 40 homes damaged or destroyed and about 2.5 million in damage. Missouri faced extensive floods forcing thousands to evacuate including Times Beach amid dioxin contamination as Meramac River rose.
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Great Lakes
Missouri
Times Beach
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Ontario
Harsens Island
Detroit
Russell Beamish
Arkansas
St. Louis
Franklin
Jefferson
Local Subscription Rates Listed in Advert
The notice outlines pricing for subscription options including two months at $5.60, one month, three scholar route or carrier charges, a month at $8.40, and an annual total of $33.60.
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Pola
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Bondsman
William W. Wenner
Frederick County
Mitchell
NOAA
Waosthorn Farsand
Oe Ee
Stephen Gunnulfsen
Mt. Airy
Sabillasville
N. Market ST
County Hoffmaster Road
Brunswick
Cindy Dee
Sandy Hook
Brunswick and
Brunswick Ambulance
Robert E. Lee
The
Associated Press
Lake Huron
Nolan Duke
Kansas City
Texas
Weston
Toledo
Family Weight Loss Center
Otter Ax
Nartade
Uuuliuny
West
Patrick St
Eaceeter
George B. Delaplaine Jr
Fred J. Archibald
Myron W. Randall
Edward F. Mull
Philip W. Hammond
William H. Main Jr
Marlene B. Young
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company Noe
Patrick Street
P.O
Montgomery County
Frase Beon Coun Ice
Maryland Ave
Rockville
News Matters
Lincoln Way
Chambersburg, PA
M&f
Brentwood
Eyerly
Everlys
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