20 Oct 1982
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1982
Page
1
A 17 month project turns a 106000 mile Chevrolet van into a mobile emergency command center for Civil Defense, local police and fire with teen explorer post trainees. Donations from businesses and citizens finance the setup, targeting a $20000 on wheels communications HQ.
Edward Kornacki of the IUPA accuses Frederick City officials and the FOP of slow negotiations for the first written police contract. He cites officer losses and says the IUPA is investigating departures while city officials focus on the old post office building. Andrew Baum of the FOP promises a meeting next week.
President Reagan tours Peoria and Chapin Illinois amid high unemployment 15.1 percent in Peoria to push patience for his economic plan while repaying House GOP debts to Robert Michel. He plans Omaha stop next, citing that hardships exist but long term reform will help, with farmers gathering at Chapin farm events and grain sale expansions to the Soviet Union noted.
A historical clipping presents the Voltaire quip about defense, noting the line “May God defend me from my friends, I can defend myself from my enemies.” The piece frames it as a wry reflection on trust and danger from closer allies.
Montgomery County health officials announce an intensified rabies push amid rising raccoon illness. Dr. Lewis Holder backs mandatory cat vaccination, stricter leash enforcement, and public education as traps increase and reports of rabid wildlife rise. A rabies vaccine with five shots is promoted for exposed residents and veterinarians.
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young defended the 20 million Carroll Creek project amid criticism. The plan links flood control with a linear park and creek interceptor expansion, aiming to spur development, add a parking deck, a front lot office building, a pavilion, Sears building renovation, and improved East All Saints Street while balancing business and residential needs.
In Washington the Reagan team pushes for a year-end complete troop pullout from Lebanon while major points remain unsettled. President Gemayel meets with Reagan and Shultz after talks, with envoy Draper planning to return as discussions continue on Syrian Israeli and Palestinian forces.
Reports say a prime suspect, James L. Lewis, and wife Leann stayed at the Rutledge Hotel in Manhattan on Sept 2,9 days before Chicago area Tylenol poisonings. Police deny confirming Lewis’s presence as investigators pursue leads, while officials dispute linkage and stress no confirmed suspect.
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