Algerian foreign minister injured in Mali plane crash
Foreign Minister Mohamed Seddick Benyahia, noted for leading the Algerian mediation freeing 52 American hostages in Iran, suffered a broken leg when his Mystero-20 jet crashed near Bamako Mali. Three crew members died, weather blamed. King Juan Carlos ignored threats and attended Barcelona parade with heavy security. China Daily begins publication in Peking to boost foreign understanding, staffed separately from The People’s Daily.
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Algeria
Mohamed Seddick Benyahia
Iran
Mali
Foreign Ministry
Bamako
BARCELONA
Spain
Juan Carlos
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Bald eagle numbers steady in Maryland due to DDT ban
Wildlife officials report Maryland's bald eagle population remains steady with 31 eaglets this year. Nesting began in January and the birds are learning to fly over Chesapeake Bay as part of ongoing recovery efforts.
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Chesapeake Bay
Union miners end month-long strike in Hazleton
State Hazleton officials report 2000 United Mine Workers miners returning to work at 7 a.m. after a month-long strike. William Savitsky, district chief negotiator, says the industry is reviving and anticipates a stronger future for northeastern Pennsylvania hard coal.
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United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
William Savitsky
District 25
UMW
Weekend Weather Snapshots With Sparse Data
The report outlines Saturday and Sunday highs with limited values and a morning low. It records a precipitation total of 0.08 inch and a measurement at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. as part of a brief local weather note.
Funt Murder Case Is At A Standstill
Police slow to solve the Jan 17 slaying of 86 year old Allen Cameron Funt in Brysonia. Investigators cite lack of physical evidence and inconsistent witness descriptions hindering a computer search for a white two door sedan with PA plates. Funt was found dead in his home. autopsy cites massive head and chest injuries. entry believed to be by the assailant.
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Kenneth Markel
state police
Gettysburg
Donald G. Blevins
poe
Allen Cameron Funt
Markel
Pennsylvania
Funs
Funt
Clyde H. Funt
Times Rates Will Change At Gettysburg Times
The Gettysburg Times announces rate adjustments effective with a major change in press time and delivery. Yearly subscriptions drop from 52 to 45 dollars, six months from 26 to 25, and three months from 13 to 12.50. Newsstand price rises to 25 cents. Existing prepaid subscribers will be extended to offset the rate difference. changes take effect later this year.
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Guise
Vinson, Longtime U.S. Representative, Dies at 97
Former U.S. Rep. Carl Vinson, who held the longest continuous House service at 50 years, died at 5 a.m. EDT at Baldwin County Medical Center in Milledgeville Georgia. The Democrat and former chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee influenced Navy funding through World War II and had a major warship named in his honor in 1980.
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Nancy
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Virginia
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Canada
Mexico
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Utah
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Robert Strauss
Carter
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U.S
Carl Vinson
House of Representatives
Molly Snead
Vinson
Baldwin County Medical Center
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House Naval Affairs Committee
U.S. Navy
National Parks in Pa Feel Presidential Penny Pinch
National Parks in Pennsylvania face cuts as President Reagan’s budget squeeze lowers funding for eight park units. Parks like Independence Hall, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Fort Necessity, and others report reduced hours, staffing, and maintenance while continuing to attract millions of visitors annually.
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Associated Press
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int
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Hobart Cawood
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Washington
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Kittantinny
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First Bank of the United States
Teacher Talks On Pace In Four Adams Districts
Four Adams County school districts proceed with contract talks with teachers as language issues take shape and wage demands loom. negotiators report progress but cite union rules restricting details. Gettysburg Upper Adams and Conewago Valley anticipate mediator involvement and possible June settlements while leaders decline comment.
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Patrick McFadden
Gettysburg
Upper Adams
Conewago Valley
McFadden
Two Franklin Men Die In Drowning Crash Near Cashtown
Two Franklin Township men Earl A. Kump 23 of Biglerville R2 and George E. Cullison 23 of Gettysburg R3 died when their car plunged from Ingaman Road into a four acre pond off Bingaman Road southwest of Cashtown. The car crossed into a ditch, climbed a 15 foot embankment, and sank about 15 feet deep. Rescue efforts failed after divers retrieved the sedan. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Monahan Funeral Home Gettysburg with burial at Flohr’s Church Cemetery.
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Arlene Starry Kump
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Mary Jane Kump
Stratton Street
Monahan Funeral Home
Douglas Y. Boden
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