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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1983
Page
1
Lima reports say 7,000 paramilitary civil guards halted a 36 hour strike and began returning to work following talks with Interior Minister Percovich. President Belaunde had declared a three day state of emergency and troops were deployed to curb looting.
A compact page note references TV listings and movie guide items alongside a weather map. It quotes Oliver Herford, noting his view on zoos as places where animals observe human habits, reflecting literary wit.
Frederick County sends two baseball squads and one softball team to state tournaments. The report notes local qualifiers advancing amid a season of strong play and regional success, highlighting key games and standout players from the county programs.
A cold front brings morning showers then fair cool weather tonight through Friday. Western Maryland highs in upper 60s with lows around 40s. Friday remains sunny and cool near 70. Weekend looks sunny and pleasant with a Monday shower chance. Maryland mountains mid-60s. Ocean City near 70s with water 58. Winds NW 10-20 mph today easing north Friday. drying conditions improve Friday.
Fast Eddies service station on East Patrick Street will rise anew by summer's end after a gasoline leak from a corroded 35 year old tank. Manager Jim Gantz said the entire station will be rebuilt with new underground tanks and pumps. WRA will supervise soil cleanup with recovery likely taking several weeks.
Walkersville officials voted to oppose a federal bill aimed at stripping local governments of control over cable franchises. Commissioner Kearns warned the measure could limit how much cable companies charge customers, while others noted broad political support but strong local-oversight concerns. The town also reviewed bids for renovating the old C and P Telephone building into a town office, with bids due July 13 and cost estimates of 50 to 75 thousand dollars. Water service was cut off at a vacant rental due to delinquent charges, with reconnection requiring payment of past bills and charges. three residents had unpaid bills, two paid with checks.
Mayor Ronald N. Young urged the state and federal funds review to allow planning for a new Greyhound terminal, noting the private company may relocate from East All Saints Street while the city pursues a downtown site on Carroll Street or nearby Chessie System land, with rail-yard plans under consideration.
A major quake with epicenter in the Japan Sea west of Honshu caused a 180 mile coastline disaster in Akita prefecture. At least 23 dead, 54 injured, 68 missing as 20 foot waves struck Oga Peninsula. 50 people including 49 children were swept away during a school excursion. prime minister declared emergency.
Navy Cmdr. Albert A. Schaufelberger, head of security for U S military advisers aiding El Salvador, was shot four times in his car near a San Salvador university. The incident marks the first American adviser killed in the civil conflict, with no suspects named. An earlier U S adviser was wounded in February while flying.
Dr Harold N Glassman was named the Frederick County outstanding senior citizen by the Frederick Jaycees at a dinner at Bettys Restaurant. He, 70, is active with United Way, the Frederick County Symphony, the county board of education committee, the C Bur Artz Library, and the NCL Frederick Cancer Research Facility. He holds multiple past president and board roles and has received several honors.
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