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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1984
Page
1
The Memorial Day weekend traffic study by the National Safety Council forecasts 322 traffic deaths on the roads and notes 18 000 to 23 000 disabling injuries amid wet weather and reduced travel. Officials warn the holiday span began Friday at 6 pm local time and ended Monday midnight.
Reports say heavy rain partial collapse at Yinmin copper mine near Dongchuan in Yunnan province caused casualties. Officials in Peking and Kunming declined to confirm the 100 death figure while medical teams and troops rush to the scene.
Frederick County schools publish graduating seniors for the class of 194 .5 amid ongoing plans for the state 450th celebration. June 22 event at the Frederick Fairgrounds highlighted by school participation and community interest in recognizing graduates.
A weak cold front stalls over the mid-Atlantic through Wednesday bringing clouds and a few showers. Eclipse viewing will be unfavorably affected by unsettled conditions with showers diminishing tonight and cooler, mostly cloudy conditions on Wednesday. Regional notes include temperatures in the 60s to low 70s across Maryland and surrounding areas with winds from the south today and turning southwest by Wednesday.
Frederick County Commissioners formally adopted a $70.4 million operating budget for fiscal 1945 on Tuesday morning. The plan calls for a constant full tax rate of $2.25 per $100 of assessed value, expected to raise about $3.26 million. The budget includes a 6 percent county employee pay increase, a 3 percent state education aid raise for teachers, funds to open C Burr Artz Library on Thursdays, 30 new teachers, and 30 positions at the new county detention center opening in July. The board of education receives the largest share at $3.71 million.
An unidentified American from the Vietnam War lies with other Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. President Reagan calls the fallen symbol of a conflict with no parades or thanks. The ceremony featured a 21 gun salute, rifle volleys, and taps. About 30 veterans followed the caisson in an unplanned moment, drawing cheers from spectators along the route.
A 13 year old New Market man, John Westey Imes, received a 12 year prison sentence after being convicted of assault with intent to murder Tro Timothy Rigler for firing a 20 gauge shotgun at a state police trooper. Sentencing was held pending background evaluation and potential appeal on admissibility of bad man evidence. Imes remains free on bond and must report weekly for alcohol testing while awaiting appellate review.
Weather turned stormy with over an inch of rain by Tuesday and more in the forecast. Seven people died on rain slick roads in Maryland and Delaware, six in Maryland highways and one in Delaware. Bear Creek drowning adds to holiday toll as Ocean City traffic disperses.
The Reagan administration rushes 400 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and two KC-10 tankers to Saudi Arabia to bolster defenses against attacks on Persian Gulf oil shipments. Two hundred launchers with missiles arrive today, with White House confirmation expected. The missiles have a three mile range and can target low flying attackers, supplementing Saudi F-15 jets already in service.
The Frederick County Public Library released survey findings by graduate student Johnathan J. Gormer showing high user satisfaction with 98 percent rating help received and strong information service scores. Most respondents were from the Frederick area with many from Amber Meadows, and most patrons used the library for home access or return trips rather than work or shopping.
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