22 Oct 1981
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1981
Page
1
Frederick County vocational educators and business leaders plan a stronger Veed program with a job bank and expanded classes. The council aims to centralize data processing and graphic arts at the Vocational Center, while hosting open houses during Vocational Educational Week to show parents student work and program benefits.
The New York Times reports Americans recruited and paid by fugitive ex CIA operative Edwin P. Wilson are flying and maintaining Libyan air force aircraft. Western, Canadian, and British pilots fly U.S. transports and helicopters, with a Western pilot paid about 3000 dollars monthly.
President Reagan must win new concessions from Saudi leaders at the Mexico summit to salvage the 8.5 billion AWACS deal. Senate rollback appeared likely as Byrd and Cranston flagged the plan’s difficulty, with Baker warning the sale may still be lost despite efforts.
About 150000 workers launched a province wide general strike in Zielona Gora as transport workers idled vehicles in Wroclaw. Solidarity was urged to hold a one hour nationwide walkout next week over food shortages, proposed by delegate Leszek Waliszewski at a Solidarity meeting in Gdansk. If adopted, it would be Poland’s largest protest since the March four hour strike.
Walter Mears notes shifts in budget stance for constituents while Boris Weintraub highlights newly discovered fossils key to Earth's early history. Dr. Benny Ancker-Johnson of General Motors discusses auto emissions. Paul Aurandt adds more. Molly Dunham reports Frederick County hosts this year's indoor track meet. John Cuguiff argues landlord tenant disputes stem from poor communication.
An Inside The News feature presents Abraham Lincoln’s admonition not to promise beyond capability. The quote emphasizes accountability and integrity, echoing the 16th president’s caution about overcommitting. The concise line frames leadership ethics for current readership.
State Superintendent of Schools David W. Hornbeck visited Frederick County Thursday, holding a question and answer session with the board staff and planning visits to several schools plus an evening public meeting at North Frederick Elementary. He noted state construction funds next year around 32 million dollars and predicted limited or no increases in state participation, with possible full withdrawal uncertain.
At the 22 nation economic summit in Cancun Mexico US and Mexican officials foresee progress amid rifts between rich and poor nations. Haig urged optimism predicting consensus in several key areas while Portillo warned against expecting dramatic immediate results.
Frederick County commissioners face intensified pressure from the League of Women Voters the Grange and Farm Bureau to study building a new 106 bed jail on the Ballenger Creek site versus the downtown South Street lot The meeting drew local officials residents and business leaders as critics accuse officials of bypassing land acquisition policy and limiting public comment while some groups push to keep the South Street plan
Frederick County Superintendent Stuart D. Berger faces sharp charges from the Frederick County Teachers Association over transfers and alleged mistrust. He remains supportive of dedicated educators, while reserving judgment on those not putting children first, and says the district will continue to administer as before.
Democrat William A Boone Jr joins Republican Robert C Snyder in the 1982 Frederick County sheriff race to succeed incumbent Donald C Barnes who runs for the House of Delegates. Boone, 54, a Frederick City resident and former police officer, has 20 years on local and Howard County agencies and plans continued police work.
Pleasant fall weather shifts to thick cloud cover and rain likely Friday with clearing but cooler weekend. Western Maryland counties expect mild today with 70s high and 40s low, rain Friday into Saturday, cooler 40s Friday. Shenandoah and Maryland mountains see clouds rain and Friday night snow, highs near 60 dropping to the 30s. Ocean beaches expect rain ending Saturday and sun Sunday with 50s highs and 30s lows. Farm forecast notes drying today then poor conditions Friday, winds 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures yesterday ranged Frederick 75, Hagerstown 74, Westminster 71, Gaithersburg 73, Leesburg 74.
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