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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1986
Page
2
Fire logs show a vehicle fire on South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg at 7 36 a m with Emmitsburg responding. In the past 24 hours, ambulance calls totaled 31 with 29 emergency and 2 routine cases.
A Frederick woman, Ellanor Cook, 60, was a passenger when the car slid off rain slick Rocky Springs Road 500 feet north of Etzler Road and struck an embankment. She was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and released. No charges were filed. Tracey Ann Moore, 29, of Belcamp MD, was driving.
AP reports a Saturday afternoon blaze at Cabin 15 in Barbara Fritchie Motel on West Patrick Street Frederick is under arson investigation. State fire marshal investigator Jerry L. Chipley says combustibles ignited from a rear window entry. Lt. James R. Fraley Jr alerted Central Alarm. fire crews contained the fire with damage estimated at 5300. Investigations by Chipley and Sgt Richard E. Ste Jr. continue.
A high pressure flow brings a northwest to westerly regime across Western Maryland. Tonight and Thursday expect pleasant, mild temperatures with highs near 75 and low twenties? Actually 75. Friday remains partly sunny and warm with a chance of a light shower late in the day. Deep soil moisture remains moderate to severe drought in parts.
The National Safety Council estimated 400 to 30 deaths over the long holiday weekend amid lower gas prices boosting travel. California led with 52 fatalities, followed by Florida, Texas and Ohio. Montana Vermont and DC reported none.
George Armitage of Myersville urged a stiff fine or removal for drivers parking in handicapped spaces. He suggested signage to deter violations, noting fines up to 250 dollars in other jurisdictions and county officials planned to designate Winchester Hall parking as reserved for the handicapped 24/7.
East German authorities began passport checks for East Berlin based Western diplomats crossing between sectors amid Western claims the move pressures Berlin’s status. US and French diplomats reported exemptions and evasive entry via sector borders as West Berlin, within East Germany, faces intensified scrutiny.
Maryland state Sen James Clark Jr a former Senate president and longtime dairy farmer will not seek another term ending a 28 year career in the General Assembly He said he may run for another office but ruled nothing out He helped press for a constitutional balanced budget amendment and led Carter’s 1976 campaign in Maryland Only two candidates Frank Blunda of Gaithersburg and Christopher J McCabe of Columbia have filed for Clark’s seat
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