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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1978
Page
1
Frederick residents face a recurring flock problem as grackles fill trees at night. Maj. Richard J. Ashton reports delay in blank ammunition for .38 rifles and shotguns though a federal permit exists. Citizens chant noise and tree thinning as a city policeman fires during late shifts, with no lasting cure despite past federal involvement.
Media leaders from at least three nations photographed the Camp David summit atop Little Round Top during a Gettysburg battlefield visit. The scene showed Israeli Defense Minister Ezer Weizman, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, President Carter, and Egyptian President Sadat bidding farewell to a park ranger. Amy Carter sits quietly near the Virginia Monument as dusk falls.
After 11 dry days Frederick County may see rain later today as a weather system moves through the tri county area. Weekend temperatures were cool with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the 60s to near 70, signaling the approach of autumn.
The House Assassinations Committee reviews acoustics tests by Bolt Beranek and Newman to determine if three or four gunshots occurred in the Dallas slaying of President John F. Kennedy. Public testimony begins as hearings enter a second week.
The dollar strengthened against European currencies in early trading, rising over two yen in Tokyo to a six week high. It opened at 193.00 yen and closed at 193.225, with Europe showing gains in Frankfurt 2,012 marks and Paris at 1.4025 francs. Gold held near the prior close around $205.6 to $205.875 in Zurich and London.
Corbin and Barnes traded charges and counter charges Monday over advertisements they say are distorted or false. Corbin denied ever playing golf with politicians during his state police career and accused Barnes of lying, while Barnes defended his claims and attacked Corbin’s campaign. They sparred over retirement pay, the band connection, and the cost of state police versus county deputy resident programs, signaling a heated sheriff race.
New York AP reports the stock market jumped for a second straight day as dollar strength on overseas foreign exchange markets boosts confidence. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 5.81 points in early trading to 913.55, following a 14.03-point gain Friday.
The Mideast summit in its sixth day moves in fits and starts with no major breakthrough between Israel and Egypt. Carter Begin and Sadat remain at Camp David with cautious assessments from officials. Gettysburg tour and discussions continue while Iran’s Shah receives Carter.
The White House says fugitive financier Robert Vesco failed to get Carter aides including Cyrus Vance and Griffin Bell to intercede in his legal troubles. Emissaries sought help in December 1976. Vesco allegedly directed pressure through Tom Jordan and Charles Kirbo, who deny any intercession. A Carter ally, Spencer Lee, was retained in Vesco's behalf.
A vivid note on Nicaragua's civil conflict appears on Inside The News page. The item frames the struggle as ongoing and intense with regional implications.
Candidates press toward the finish as 1978 primary results loom. Fifty one Democrats and Republicans seek party nominations in Maryland races including four for governor with Blair Lee III vs challengers and a tight Byron Repl House race. Voter turnout forecasts in Frederick County range from 35 to 48 percent, with most observers at 40 to 42 percent.
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