10 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1979
Page
1
Baltimore port workers join a boycott of Iranian cargo after word from the International Longshoremen's Association headquarters in New York. The move targets cargo bound for Iran and is not expected to impact entire ships.
The SALT II treaty cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee 6 to 0 but faces deep partisan splits and is unlikely to win the two thirds needed for ratification. Democratic leaders say debate will start only when prospects look bright, with possible calendar placement after Thanksgiving following committee and party reports.
AP reports that by Friday 10 of 15 escapees were recaptured with five still at large. One evacuee was found dead in Pennsylvania. Superintendent Maho said charges would be filed both internal to the prison and in other courts as the Marshall County grand jury prepares to hear the case.
Francis W Bush Sr interviews Dr. James King Gray praising his service to Frederick County. Hugh A Mulligan tours a Tibetan palace area, Tom Tiede describes Fort Knox beyond tourism, Deash F Graff notes a justice’s view on media reaction to Supreme Court rules. Heath section offers blood pressure tips.
Tehran diplomats visit the U S Embassy and Iran urges an end to the siege while Ayatollah Khomeini withdraws from public view delaying any face to face talks. Student militants demand the Shah be handed over and threaten Iranians’ anger if he dies or is killed.
Three people were listed in critical condition after separate crashes Friday in Frederick County. Two victims were flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to MIEMSS at the University of Maryland Baltimore, while a third remained critical at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
After a three week trial gasohol appears here to stay with strong sales at two Frederick stations. Customers from surrounding towns sample the blend while price remains a concern. Distributors report plans to widen supply to Middletown Damascus and Hagerstown as demand grows.
Two people charged with the armed Oct 4 robbery of Fredericktowne Bank & Trust Co at Prospect Plaza are set for a late December trial. U S Attorney Kurt Schmoke said. One suspect remains at large after the heist in Baltimore. The indictment, returned Oct 16, names Cotton and Dodson with armed robbery and related charges. The pair were arrested after the burglary on South Jefferson Street.
Frederick County motorists report three deer collisions in the past 36 hours. Dawn Covell of Myersville, Jerry Reynolds of Middletown, and Delors Siresnick of Littlestown, along with Willem Graffam, each described deer crossings and impacts on roads including Wolfsville Road, Gid National Pike, and Woodsboro Pike near Heugh's Church.
Occasional rain perhaps a thunderstorm as a cooler air mass moves in. Highs reach mid to upper 60s with tonight’s lows near mid 40s. Sunday brings cooler weather with more rain chances and highs in the mid to upper 40s.
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