02 Oct 1979
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1979
Page
1
Across London Zurich and Hong Kong gold surged to record highs with London $440 an ounce and Zurich $436 as dollar weakens. Traders describe frantic turmoil and forecast prices near $500 as buyers outpace sellers.
Senate approval of an 80 emergency bill to fund government while revoking congressional and top official pay raises pits House members on recess against Senate pressure. House balks at shortening its week long break, seeks stronger federal financing language and awaits bill fate.
In Boston, Pay Ring a hungry, penniless man scavenges trash for food during the papal Mass crowds on Boston Common. He thanks Pope Joto Paul I for the blessing, says the pope’s wart on his finger and his message to the young followers lift his spirits as rain dampens the day. He shares scraps with a shaggy dog and reflects on the unusual day’s luck amid hardship.
Columnist Jack Apérerom discusses Carter administration issues and lessons for readers. Other columns note Maryland education fees, a Franklin-era church celebration, and a feature on local people. Sports editor Stan Cosberg previews playoffs and a fishing piece fills a page with notes.
Pope John Paul I warned the United Nations that a global armaments buildup threatens future generations with extinction. He urged a rollback of weapons production, condemned human rights abuses and social disparities, and called for international guarantees for Jerusalem amid Middle East tensions. The speech framed peace as dependent on removing root causes of conflict.
President Carter ordered stepped up Caribbean forces to reassure neighbors of safety from Soviet Cuban threat. About 1,500 Marines to Guantanamo Bay temporarily and a new Joint Headquarters unit in Key West Florida were created as part of reinforcement maneuvers.
After Sundays four inch rainfall water receded but seven roads remained impassable in Frederick County including Retreat Road Monocacy Bottom Greenfield Ed Sears Delia Pearre and McKinstry Mill on the Montgomery County side State police logged 28 roads closed at some point with all Monocacy River routes affected Frederick City crews mobilized extra trucks as water rose but receded in about an hour at 2 5 inches rainfall reported at utility plants Flooding plagued basements and streams overflowed across the area as observers noted widespread road closures and rising waters Continued on Page A4.
Emmitsburg officials scrapped a State Highway Administration plan to widen East and West Main streets. The town objected to incurring debt for state wishes while merchants feared construction would harm business. Officials cited sewer upgrades and funding hurdles as reasons to abandon the project.
The county selects Frederick Counts as architect for the new Boerarte Library in Baltimore. The unanimous decision by commissioners followed a public meeting and preliminary review of the proposed architectural firms.
Circuit Court Judge Samuel W. Barrick continued voir dire in the Alan B Cole automobile homicide case. Prosecutors and defense questioned jurors in chambers after about 55 of 75 indicated they had heard of the crash that killed 10 teenagers in Baltimore.
A weather forecast says windy with a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs reach the upper 70s or near 80, lows around 33 tonight, with southerly winds turning southwest tonight. Rain chances remain percent today tonight and Wednesday plus gusty winds and heavy rain possible.
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