Sharpshooter kills would-be hijacker at San Jose airport
A gunman who took a doctor and four others as hostages was shot dead by a police sharpshooter as he emerged from a Continental jet and aimed at officers. The doctor, radiologist Frank Lb. Wietels, was critically wounded but survived. Police traced the suspect from a car theft and a grocery store robbery to Reid-Hillview and San Jose Municipal Airport, where the dramatic confrontation occurred. Rape victim Irene Rosas, 28, was hospitalized with a chest stab wound.
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San Jose
Calif
Continental Airlines
Michael van Dyke
Continental
van Dyke
Frank Lb. Wietels
San Jose Hospital
Wietels
Reid-Hillview Aiport
Reid-Hillview
Santa Clara County
San Jose Municipal
Continental Mechanics
Irene Rosas
Wiesels
San Jose Hospital and Health Center
Police report multiple robberies and traffic incidents
Police cited youths stoning a locomotive engine at Reels Mill Road causing about 50 dollars in damage with no injuries. Charges included unnecessary use of a horn on West All Saints Street and unlawful backing on Rocky Springs Road. Additional speeding arrests involved three men from Maryland and Louisiana. A separate airport hostage gunman case ended with the gunman shot by a police sharpshooter after negotiations failed.
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Reels Mill Road
Gerald L Shern
South Market Street
West All Saints Street
Rocky Springs Road
Katina Haarakis
Takoma Park
Glenn S. Sewell
West South Street
Michael E. Burn
Harvey, la
Samuel L. James
Baltimore
Fatal wrecks bring deaths and injuries near Middletown
A Middletown pickup crash on Hellow Road near Valley View Road killed Simpson and seriously injured Charles S. Long after the truck overturned at high speed. Long was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital and later to MIEM in fair condition. excessive speed and alcohol were listed as factors. A second incident near Braddock Heights Amusement Park left 17 year olds John T Griffin in critical condition and William L Schricker with minor injuries after a head on collision. Griffin was airlifted to MIEM and Schricker refused treatment. Funeral services for Simpson were set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Salamone Funeral Home in Frederick.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Robert R R. Roberts
Frederick County
Salamone Funeral Home
Frederick
Middletown
Hellow Road
Valley View Road
Simpson
Charles S. Long
East Main Street
Tte
Henry W. Pilch
Lollow Road
Frederick Municipal Airport
MIEM
Braddock Heights
John T Griffin
Rt. 5
Freederick
Griffin
William L Schricker
Rock Creek Drive
Schricker
The New Five in One Grapefruit Pill Unveiled
A dubious advertisement touts a weight loss pill claiming five secret ingredients grapefruit kelp lecithin cider vinegar and vitamin 8-6 combined in one pill. The pitch promises rapid fat loss with a claim of health benefits and a money back guarantee, urging readers to order a 30 day supply or a longer 69 day option from Archer Health Prod in Los Angeles.
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Mr. Seaman
M.O Phil
Archer Health
Los Angeles
Fire log report of calls near City West Second Street and bank area
Fire calls over 48 hours end at 10am with addresses City West Second Street and behind Farmers and Mechanics Bank Frederick Shopping Center. Responders include Independents Uniteds Juniors at 8:29 pm for hot wires and auto fire at 7:07 pm. Ambulance calls show 28 emergency and 2 routine. Jail population lists 16 males and 1 female.
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City West Second Street
Uniteds
Farmers & Mechanics Bank
Frederick
Frederick Fair Opens With Food Feasts And Mixed Exhibits
A Frederick fair at East Patrick Street drew families as exhibitors and visitors filled the grounds. Farm and Garden judging and various category contests were scheduled for the day while fruit displays were down, signaling less county fruit growth. Separately, Rep. Bella Abzug said her Senate bid appears very good with strong encouragement from city and upstate constituents.
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Frederick Fairgrounds
East
Patrick Street
Joseph Free
Frederick County
Free
Shorthorns
Ayrshire
Frederick County High School
Gauss qualifies as Professional Land Surveyor in Maryland
Robert Frederick Gauss of Emmitsburg has passed the Maryland State Board Examination and gained state registration as a Professional Land Surveyor with D.K. Sutcliffe & Associates in Frederick. He has worked in Frederick County for over 15 years, supervises boundary surveys and design work, and is active as an Assistant Scoutmaster, church member, and treasurer of the Emmitsburg Historical Society.
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D.K. Sutcliffe & Associates, Inc
Delaware Road
Frederick
Maryland
Frederick County
Gauss
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
McCoy College
John Hopkins University
Emmitsburg
Boy Scouts of
America
United Methodist Church
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Thomas Edison
William Mallet
Mallet
Dogete
George Jones
Frederick Area
Bella
New York
Bella Abzug
Senate
Upstate
Manhattan
James L Buckley
Insulation Technics
I Associates
H & R Block
Hirbloge
N. Market St. Frederick
R.F. Gauss
Robert F. Gauss
Rikernlesn
Joint Insurance Association
Maryland Insurance Commissioner
Redwood Street
Uni
Lea the Berdreean Py 1
S. Market St
E. Patrick St
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