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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1985
Page
1
Washington AP reports the governments primary gauge of economic activity fell 0.2 percent in April, the first decline this year. Analysts had expected a mixed move with some predicting a slight rise or fall, and the report notes that lower interest rates have not yet boosted the lagging economy.
In Geneva the United States and Soviet Union opened a second round of arms control negotiations. Soviet chief negotiator Karpov called for practical optimism and urged scrapping Star Wars while Kampelman urged constructive progress. The session included 42 delegates in a plenary meeting amid stalled progress after a five week recess.
The Maryland Public Service Commission approved a 28.6 million annual revenue rise for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. of Maryland, boosting residential bills about 40 cents a month starting June 1. The decision reduces the proposed return on equity and limits the company’s capital program, with mixed reactions from officials and users groups.
The Frederick community marks the 40th anniversary of Marine Lt Col Richard P Ross Jr placing the Stars and Stripes on Shuri Castle during the Okinawa battle. The article recalls Pearl Harbor, World War II events, and local figures linked to Frederick’s history, including Folger McKinsey and Clarke Place.
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