Rotorex Talks Resume Amid Strike Negotiations
Rotorex officials and striking workers represented by the International Electrical Workers Union resumed talks Thursday morning with a federal mediator present after a late Wednesday session. Union field representative Bill Moorhead said no progress was reported as talks broke off again.
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International Electrical Workers Unit
Ton Ino Frederick
Bill Moorhead
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International Electrical Workers Union
Walkersville plant strike talks drag, union seeks settlement
Rotorex air conditioning plant in Walkersville remains at an impasse as workers press a revised offer in mediation. Federal mediator Lea Grant reports no settlement yet, while union leader Moorhead says talks may yield adjustments if the company changes its stance. The strike began August 17 after a rejected wage increase proposal.
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Walkersville
Moorhead
Lea Grant
Seppe
Grant
Reterez
Reagan seeks veto support amid abortion clash
President Reagan plans to lobby for an anti abortion amendment as Senate opposition grows. In the House Republicans say they will uphold Reagan’s veto of a 14.2 billion spending bill. House leadersBob Michel and Howard Baker express confidence the veto will stand amid a campaign year.
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Reagan
Senate
House
Congress
Republicay
Bob Mickel
Enn
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Seaste Com
Five hostages rescued in Polish Embassy siege ends in Bern
Swiss police stormed the Polish Embassy and rescued five hostages. Four gunmen were arrested, led by Florian Kruszyk, a former convict linked to a Vienna jewelry heist. The rescue began at 10 42 a m and finished within an hour after explosives were blown open the embassy door.
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Switzerland
Poland
Kurt Furgler
China
Albania
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Florian Kruszyk
Kruszyk
Secret Service
Krustyk
Vienna
Austria
Downtown will stay healthy says Frederick mayor
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young reaffirmed confidence in downtown revitalization noting its appeal for shopping and leisure while acknowledging ongoing noise truck traffic and loitering issues. A South Market Street traffic study highlighted hourly trucks on the downtown route as residents consider moving. He seeks action on several properties and anticipates a spring building boom with outer-city development if the economy improves.
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Ronald N. Young
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South Market Street
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South Frederick
East Street
North Market Street
Cindy Hackett Green
Man in critical condition after Frederick cycle mishap
A Frederick County man, Darryl L. Baker Jr., 53 Broadrun Road, Jefferson, is in critical condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle crash on Montevue Lane Tuesday night. Police report the 1962 Harley Davidson left the roadway, crossed a grassy area, jumped Carroll Creek, struck an embankment and a fence post before overturning. no helmet was found. Investigators Pic. Warren H. Johnson and Pic. Kenneth W. Oland continued the probe.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Carroll Creek
Huffer
Richard J. Ashton
Frederick City
Sam Yu
Frederick County
Montevue Lane
FMH
Darryl L. Baker
Broadrun Road
Jefson
Frederick County Roads Department
Ashton
Pic
Warren H. Johnson
Kenneth W. Oland
Darlene Wiles Burall
Bridge worker injured in 20 foot fall on Monocacy River Bridge
A Washington DC construction worker fell twenty feet from a rope while painting scaffolding on the Monocacy River Bridge at 1270. Dean Willow Folly of L M Construction and others aided by Urbana Fire Department responders and a crane rescue, with the worker treated for a broken ankle at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Timothy Rigler
Maryland
Frederick
Dean Willow Folly
Amalavae
L&m Construction Co
Rigler
Urbana Volunteer Fire Department
Rescue Personal
Kelly
Urbana Fire Department
Frederick County Eyes Park Expansion Amid Growth Need
Frederick County seeks to nearly double its capital improvement budget from 430000 to 783000 to expand the park system. Parks director Gilbert Kingsbury says current funding underserves residents as overcrowded parks, with the planning commission urging 6 more acres by 1990 to meet population growth to 144000. County land per 1000 people remains far below state guidance.
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Frederick County
County Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilbert L. Kingsbury
County Plamming Commission
Planning Commission
Kingsbury
Maryland
Walkersville Man Injured In Cycle Truck Crash
A Walkersville resident was hospitalized after a collision between a 1978 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 1972 pickup truck on Md 550. The truck, driven by Leon Adam Grees of Thurmont, reportedly turned left into the bike’s path near Walkersville. Sheriff’s deputies investigated. condition of the rider not specified.
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Walkersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Sheriff's Department
Eugene Cretchity Jr
Hickory Bil
Leon Adam Grees
Banghet Road
Thurmont
Crutchiey
Sherk’s Department
Republicans Emerge Fastest Growing Party in Frederick County Voter Register
In Frederick County the Democrat lead in registered voters narrowed to 3 to 2 as Republicans gain members faster. Current counts show 25,900 Democrats and 17,318 Republicans among 43,287 registered voters ahead of the September 14 primary. Past trends show GOP growth of 17.6 percent in four years, while Democrats rise about 9.2 percent. Turnout in past primaries hovered under 30 percent with historical swings noted. The general election turnout may rise, with independents and Libertarians affecting the November vote. Polls open 7 to 8 p.m. on primary day.
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