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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1979
Page
1
China urged respect for diplomatic immunity and called for peaceful consultation as a U N Security Council session looms on Iran crisis. Beijing signals sympathy for U S efforts to free 49 hostages at the Tehran embassy amid mounting regional tensions.
US Treasury Secretary G. William Miller arrives in Abu Dhabi on a tour to persuade moderate OPEC members to avoid cuts in production. He pressures Saudi Arabia to maintain 9.5 million barrels daily and Abu Dhabi to resist lowering output from 1.5 to 1.3 million barrels per day, stressing reliance on Middle East supply for US imports.
Towson scene after a bullet pierced a car windshield killing Marion Mays Townsend 27 and injuring her husband. The baby boy, born prematurely at 3 pounds 12 ounces, died the next day despite medical care. A 2 year-old Baltimore woman was charged in the deaths, Baltimore County police said.
White House press secretary Jody Powell said the Carter administration opposes Rep. George Hansen's private mission to Iran. He warned such independent talks could prolong the captivity of 49 Americans and that President Carter would not endorse any hearings into the deposed Shah as leverage. Powell stressed the administration's policy against negotiating with Iran while hostages remain in Tehran.
Daily digest highlights several opinion and feature items. Jack Anderson weighs Iran, Gene Goll profiles a controversial figure, Julian Bond on districts post census, Tom Tiede on a former princess, Hugh Mulligan on travels, and Dr. William Brown on judging others with caution. Obituary and paper-shortage notes on format changes.
Three Hess department store employees in Frederick County face criminal summonses for alleged Blue Laws violations after Hess opened Sundays at Francis Scott Key Mall. Sheriff’s officials say summonses may be served Monday, with at least some targets likely to be reached. The case centers on a six hour Sunday opening as a test of centuries old county rules prohibiting Sunday sales of certain items.
The United Nations Security Council prepared to begin debate on the U S Iran crisis at the urging of Secretary General Waldheim. The move aims for a resolution demanding the release of 49 American hostages in Tehran as Iran mobilizes against the United States. Diplomatic sources expect private discussions followed by a public session.
Potomac Edison plans new rate schedules after Maryland PSC approved an $184 million annual hike. Residential all electric rates will include a uniform 3.25 cent per kWh energy charge, a two tier fuel surcharge, a $4.20 monthly connection fee, and a small plant tax. Heavy users and those with water heaters face larger increases than others.
Maryland State Police and FBI agents conducted an undercover operation funded by a 250000 federal grant. About 50 people were nabbed in a fencing scheme involving three storefront businesses Gallery Antiques Capitol Enterprises and Cycle Vette Auto Shop. Two Carroll County residents and five Montgomery County residents were among those charged. Byron L Hubble of New Market led the operation.
Two men died early Sunday in a fiery three vehicle crash on US 15 near Potomac Rocks. William Curtis Willis age 40 of Frederick and James L. Payne age unknown from Falls Church died after Payne’s southbound Ford crossed the center line to avoid a collision with Wilkes Jr. 21 of Frederick, who was northbound, injuring Tsewe Wilkes Jr. 21, who was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Speed contributed per state police. all three vehicles involved and the hospital status of the third victim are noted.
A Pakistan International Airlines jet carrying pilgrims from Mecca caught fire exploded and crashed after takeoff from Jidda. All 156 aboard are believed killed including 145 passengers and 11 crew. officials said no Americans or Europeans were aboard.
The report discusses heavy cloud cover with partial clearing, followed by a cool night with lows in the low thirties. It notes a high of around 40s Tuesday, with a 16 to 4 percent chance of precipitation and other uncertain weather hints for the region.
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