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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1985
Page
1
Thurmont resident Kyle Wood demonstrates advanced one wheel balance in a local Thurmont park. Wood has shown consistent ability to ride and practice, illustrating his unusual bicycle tricks.
In Harrisburg, doctors say Anthony Mandia 44 who received an artificial Penn State heart Monday recovered with no further slurred speech. A mild seizure Sunday likely resulted from too low a level of his long-used anti seizure drug. Mandia awaits a donor heart while his doctors reject a lighter heart as incompatible.
In El Salvador discussions in Panama between government and Church envoys and the Pedro Pablo Castillo Front stalled as last minute conditions blocked progress. Duarte’s kidnapped daughter and a friend remain in rebel hands, with Duarte reportedly weighing a proposed swap while rebels claim attacks were strategic operations. Meanwhile in Baltimore, state Sen. Jerome Connell and law partner Lloyd Clinton were convicted of income tax evasion and filing false returns, facing possible sentences up to 15 years and fines, with sentencing set for December 2.
After 18 hours of talks the Maryland legislature backed Chase Manhattan Corp to take over Merritt Friendship and Chesapeake savings and loans freeing about 500 million in frozen deposits. The plan converts the thrifts to commercial banks with federal approval and includes a 25 million cushion for losses. Governor Hughes touted the move as crucial to ending the S&L crisis.
Frederick County's school system closed the fiscal year with a surplus of 83,938, down from 114,212 last year, according to a 1985 financial report. The food service department became self-sufficient, posting a 373,000 deficit, less than expected, as officials noted rising lunch prices may be needed. The board approved a General Assembly legislative package to study pupil transportation funding and potential remedial legislation. Residents voiced concerns over salaries for secretaries and substitutes, while a purchasing and food services director was recognized for an accounting method aiding meal programs.
Deputy Secretary of State John C. Whitehead met Tunisian leaders in Tunis to repair strained U S relations after Washington failed to condemn Israel s air raid on the PLO headquarters near Tunis. The envoy, en route from Cairo and Rome, pressed for understanding amid regional tensions and the Lauro hijacking fallout.
Frederick County commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to require building permits only after certification of adequate well yield. Health officials say the move strengthens state water rules, while developers warn it could devalue recorded lots and stall homebuilding.
Western Maryland residents glimpse a cluster of fine dining options as Frederick is featured in the 1985 Diners Guide on page A-2. The issue also notes rainy periods and cool highs in the 50s with lows around the mid-50s.
The area recorded over two inches of rain since Sunday with 1.36 inches measured in Braddock Heights and 0.69 inches noted by Maryland State Police. Traffic slowdowns and minor accidents followed the downpour, which NOAA meteorologists call a soaking rain entering the soil. Forecasts expect showers to end tonight with milder temps Wednesday and Thursday.
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