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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1983
Page
1
A Nile River steamer carrying 627 people caught fire and sank in muddy waters. More than 500 were rescued by teams. at least seven were killed. Passengers, mostly Sudanese and Egyptian, were traveling south to Sudan.
A 76-year-old woman, Marguerite I. Thompson, pled guilty to stealing $2,000 from the Havre de Grace Fourth of July Committee. Harford County Circuit Judge Brodnax Cameron Jr. suspended a one-year prison sentence, ordered repayment, and waived court costs, noting she posed no threat to the community.
ANNAPOLIS AP A package of highway safety laws leads the 228 bills approved by Gov Harry Hughes from the 1983 General Assembly session. He also signed three anti crime bills for stricter murder sentences and a state lottery plan Lotto to aid Baltimore City and Prince George's County. The Lotto revenues would go to local governments for one year, after which the state money stance would be reassessed. In New York AP Nicaragua's Sandinist government calls about 50 Jews enemies of the revolution, exiles them, confiscates property, and converts their synagogue into a social club according to the ADL bulletin. Rabbi Morton Rosenthal cites forced exile in 1979 and says talks with Nicaragua's foreign ministry have produced no response.
A group of doctors plan to rent a medical and laboratory center at Amber Meadows. Kathryn Jenkins from Frederick County Extension provides simple directions for making berry syrups.
A quotation from Joseph Addison framed as a reflection on education as shaping the soul. The note echoes the value of learning in developing character and intellect, aligning with ongoing discussions about pedagogy and personal growth.
High pressure brings fair weather in the eastern U S. A cold front may trigger showers tonight and Thursday with much cooler temperatures Friday. Western Maryland counties expect sun and highs mid 70s to near 80, showers possible, turning clear by late Thursday. Memorial Day weekend outlook is cool and fair. Maryland mountains see showers late today ending Thursday. ocean beaches stay cool. Farm winds W 10 mph shifting NW Thursday.
Israeli reconnaissance flights over Lebanon's Bekaa Valley provoked heavy anti aircraft fire as Syrian forces reportedly shot down a pilotless drone. Beirut radios cited a SAM-6 missile downing the drone east of Jizzine near Beirut. Israel said no drone was confirmed down and any encounter caused no hits. patrols continued over Lebanese air space.
About 100 Brunswick residents attended a Brunswick Elementary School meeting to review a 10 year growth plan. Planning Director James R. Shaw called the draft a long range guide for rezoning, land use, industry, housing and transportation. Objections focused on extending Md 464 as a four lane artery north of Souder Road while others urged Souder Road improvements for safety and school access. Residents pressed for industrial zones and agricultural preservation considerations, with concerns the plan may overstate need without development.
The Frederick County Board of Appeals unanimously approved 12 zoning variances in Winchester Hall with minimal session time. Cases include a special exception for Samuel Parks’s commercial nursery on Spencer Road in Centerville, requiring ingress onto Big Woods Road. The board approved other variances and special exceptions for Flora Nusbaum, Elizabeth Mackabee, David Huffer, William Harrigan, John Sumter Jr., and Janet Follin, with details on setbacks, garage enlargement, and temporary mobile housing.
President Reagan hailed the House approval of the MX missile as a wise step for America and urged the Senate to follow with a similar vote. He said Americans unite to protect security, reduce nuclear weapons, and strengthen peace as the Senate prepared to vote on developing the 10 warhead missile known as the Peacekeeper.
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young advances the Frederick First plan in a nascent form to boost Frederick’s image and economy. The initiative seeks donated items from trees to a wastewater plant, plus volunteer help coordinated by a new coordinator, and a North Market Street block party to galvanize community pride.
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