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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1980
Page
3
Mayor James Black presented the 1980-81 tentative Thurmont budget totaling 101,274 dollars. It maintains the current tax rate and balances with water charges and asset sales, while factoring a 4 percent electric rate hike sought from the state PSC.
Frederick county case reports John Steven Bowie 18 South Bentz Street received a three year suspended prison term for strong arm robbery of a 16 year old. Judge Samuel W Barrick ordered restitution and five years probation after Bowie spent three months in jail awaiting trial. Barrick warned of jail if probation is violated. Kathy Eileen Morris 18 Frederick County convicted of five bad checks in a plea deal. ten other charges dismissed. Norris to pay 20 restitution and serve five year probation. one day in jail served.
Visitors found the Grotto of Lourdes on Mount St. Marys College campus damaged by a Sunday night blaze. Fire Chief Eugene Myers said candles likely started the fire which engulfed the altar and grotto interior while the statue of the Blessed Mother remained undamaged. The heat caused surrounding stonework to flake as firefighters halted spread toward ivy on the exterior wall.
Frederick County man Stephen Richard Rikli, 22, Adams Town, faces charges including failure to drive to the right of center and reckless driving after a southbound Opel on Park Mills Road failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, overturned, and killed passenger Marshall Eberly Dizon, 33, of Dickerson. Rikli received hospital treatment and was released. Additional charges are expected.
Italian journalist Miss Fallaci cites an unidentified source in the May issue of the New Republic claiming one of the American hostages, held in the embassy basement, attempted suicide three times and may be dead. She notes nine or ten captives looked downcast during Easter observations, with hostages taken November 4 during the embassy seizure.
The article notes a $449 million loss in the January to March period with revenue down to $2.23 billion due to weak sales. It states the Carter administration did not raise the voluntary price standard and reports 345,000 first-time unemployment claims in the week ending April 25, a high mark second only to the prior week.
FCC Frederick County officials discuss an appeal before the state board of public works to forgive a debt involving two other counties. Council member Clagett notes state officials focus on a court case and questions whether one government should bill another, timing negotiations since spring.
Pope John Paul II landed in Accra for a visit of friendship and peace and to meet the new Anglican Church leader. The trip marks Ghana as the fourth stop on his tour of black Africa following a triumphant reception in Kenya where he was praised as a great friend of emergent Africa.
C P Telephone and Chesapeake and Potomac expect over 1.5 million long distance calls on Mother's Day May 11 with most calls to Moms across the nation and overseas. Advise calling 1 pm to 5 pm and the day before or after for lighter traffic. Operators and network centers will reroute calls as needed and tips include dialing direct when possible and handling busy signals patiently.
The Frederick newspaper issue from May 8 1980 reports local events and notices with period-appropriate headlines at the start of the May edition. The item highlights community developments, public notices, and brief local interest stories shaping the day's civic landscape.
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