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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1979
Page
3
Maryland Governor argues current plans keep spending increases below proposed limits. He notes a 5.4 percent rise for parole budgets next year and warns ceilings may entrench highs. Supporters favor limits to curb taxpayer money, but the governor doubts their political viability next year.
City planners weighed coin operated amusement devices amid concerns about arcade use downtown. The panel asked staff to draft a rule allowing up to four per floor if incidental to main business. In other action, they approved a subdivision near U S 40 with access limits, urged five acre lots into subdivision regs, and continued a six home site plan after denying a prior 24 unit apartment plan for traffic concerns. Aldermen may fund adjacent land purchase. city money remains uncertain.
Water Resources Administration announced enforcement action against a Frederick County driller in Sep and Oct, citing a well failing minimum yield requirements and ordered to drill a new, compliant well. The case highlights ongoing regulatory oversight of water extraction and compliance standards.
A Shepherd College student, Robert Meade Leach, 22, Bel Air, was held without bond in Frederick County Jail as a West Virginia fugitive charged with the shotgun slayings of Susan Carol Milleker, 19, Catonsville, and Theodore Sager, 21, Moorefield, West Virginia. He will face a bond hearing at 1:30 p.m. in District Court. Bodies found Monday morning in Sager's Moorefield apartment. Milleker died at a local hospital after rescue by Sager's roommate. Leach surrendered after meeting his parents at the state police barracks in Frederick with James R. Kerns verifying the homicide warrant.
Frederick City Mayor Ronald N. Young spoke at the Toastmasters International District 18 fall conference luncheon at the Sheraton Inn. He discussed public distrust in government, crisis fatigue, and media coverage, urging leaders to offer straight, palatable answers, avoid personal attacks, admit mistakes, and listen to the people while holding to core principles.
Iran threatens retaliation after Carter bans Iranian oil. Tehran says the Revolutionary Council will discuss a proposal on the American Embassy while the Security Council appeals for the 98 hostages’ release. Jamal Shemiran reports no reply yet, and Tehran demands the Shah be extradited to Iran for trial. The U.S. cites medical treatment for the Shah. Households join a hunger strike as militants in the embassy prepare for a long siege.
Iranians in America report shunning and threats amid the Tehran embassy seizure. Some change store names to hide Iran identity while others fear deportation and family harm. Students abroad describe fear, calls for justice, and efforts to present a calmer image of Iranians.
ANNAPOLIS AP Gov Harry Hughes asked Maryland banks to create loan programs to help homeowners spread heating oil costs over 12 months and to fund energy saving upgrades. He also seeks loans for oil distributors to extend credit to residential customers to stabilize the fuel supply.
A Brunswick phone outage Monday afternoon was caused by a work crew installing guardrails along Morine Road severing an underground cable. Timothy S. May, Chief of Brunswick Police, said service was restored late Monday night after the damaged line was repaired and emergency calls were rerouted to the Brunswick Police Department.
Industry officials warn price and supply implications from Iran oil after a U.S. ban, with 700000 barrels daily at issue. Iran can redirect or cut output, affecting U.S. refiners and retail prices. Energy talks with governors to follow Carter plan.
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