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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1979
Page
1
U S Americans owe 303.9 billion dollars on bank and store credit cards and loans for autos and mobile homes by end of September, the Federal Reserve reports a record 4.45 billion monthly rise. Mortgage debt not included.
U S officials monitor a PLO effort to intercede with Iran over the students holding American hostages in the U S embassy The hostage talks with Iranian officials have stalled for two days amid the collapse of Prime Minister Bazargan’s government and reduced U S diplomatic presence in Tehran.
Spot market oil prices surged after reports that deliveries at Iran's main Persian Gulf port Kharg Island had halted. Tehran based National Iranian Oil Co official denied any shutdown and said Abadan refinery and Kharg Island terminal are operating normally. An unnamed oil executive suggested Tr an appears to be shut off.
Editor Hollie Bush invites readers to explore Erest columnist Mike Ewoor on the need for watering and mulching plants this fall. Anderson voices strong views on cancer balance in Washington roundups while other views cover education and political manipulation by petty nations. Dr. William Brown discusses how moving affects children in Families Under Stress.
Ramsey Clark and Senate aide William Miller fly from Andrews to Tehran carrying a letter from President Carter to Ayatollah Khomeini urging release of six Americans held at the U S Embassy. BBC reports Americans were moved from the Hilton and rounded up around Tehran as protests threaten a rescue.
Former Maryland Gov. Marvin Mandel says awaiting jail or exoneration is the hardest part after he lost another round in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The 59-year-old Democrat and five codefendants face one final appeal to the Supreme Court in the mail fraud racketeering case tied to gifts and favors.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy announced from Boston's Faneuil Hall that he will seek the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination. He condemned the Carter administration's direction and cited rising prices and stagnant wages as proof of domestic policy failures, signaling a sharp critique while pledging to offer a forceful presidency centered in action.
Frederick County commissioners approve a $295 000 industrial development revenue bond for the Mercer Venture Project to build a 7 700 square foot office and retail plaza near the VFW Country Club. They also approve $465 000 in bonds for Mid Maryland Electrical Distributors expansion. Both projects use MIDFA insured loans with county borrowing and private execution.
Variable cloudiness and a breezy cooling day with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Tonight remains clear and cold with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Thursday stays mostly sunny with highs again in the mid to upper 50s and a small rain chance near 10 percent. Winds shift from northwest to light and variable. A quotation attributed to William Ralph Inge about thrones and power accompanies the weather snippet.
Frederick County officials weigh a public water system for Point of Rocks as residents urge abandonment of any plan. At a meeting, opponents argued well water costs and fairness of mandatory hookups, while supporters claimed health and guest-use benefits. County attorney cited health considerations. a public hearing was not held due to unresolved costs. Residents presented concerns over monthly charges and possible debt.
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