Beirut hostages swap as Perez freed. Jewish leader seized
Beiruts Danielle Perez a French Embassy staffer abducted nine days earlier in west Beirut was released unharmed. The Jewish community leader Ishaq Saspoun, 65, was kidnapped near his home by gunmen, the fourth Jewish kidnapping in four days. No claims of responsibility were made. Embassy spokesman Marcel L Angel said Perez was well treated and in excellent health.
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Earthquake shakes mountains near Helena Colorado
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck mountains northwest of Helena Montana at 2:13 a.m. local time. The epicenter lay about 70 miles northwest of Helena in sparsely populated terrain, with a 100 mile felt radius including Great Falls Kalispell Missoula and Helena. No damage was reported.
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Reagan to Meet Sudanese Leader Amid Sudan Riots
President Reagan plans talks with Sudanese President Nimeiri in Khartoum as protests rise after the government ends bread and gasoline subsidies. The United States with IMF support seeks policy changes and has halted a $181 million aid package to press economic reform.
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Pope John Paul II leads Palm Sunday Mass at Vatican
Tens of thousands of pilgrims march with palm branches tracing Jesus to Jerusalem. More than 300,000 fill St. Peter's Square for an outdoor Palm Sunday Mass as Holy Week begins. Vatican says nearly 200,000 attendees are students from over 60 countries, part of a UN Youth Year pilgrimage.
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Midwest Storm Brings Snow Tornadoes, Toll Rises
A multi hazardous storm blasted the Midwest with more than 14 inches of snow in Minnesota and tornadoes in Michigan and Ohio. Three deaths were reported as gusts exceed 60 mph and 500 residents fled Lake Erie floodwaters. Northern New England faced up to 8 inches of snow with winter storm warnings in Vermont and Maine. Colorado’s Rockies endured strong winds and over 50 inches of snow in the San Juan Mountains.
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Clearer and Cooler Tonight Across The Region
Weather brief notes a clearing sky and cooler temperatures tonight with lighter winds. Local details and a national weather map are referenced for specifics.
Georgetown favored to topple Villanova for NCAA title
Georgetown, a 944 point favorite, seeks the NCAA title against Villanova. Lane Olinghouse notes a five part Easter series on life from childhood through death in relation to Jesus begins today on page. Remember when atmospheric contaminants were romantically called stardust.
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One Dead in U S 15 Crash Near Thurmont
Sharon Benedict 19 of Malvern Ohio died at the scene after a single vehicle crash on U S 15 near Blue Mountain Road south of Thurmont. Her mother Barbara Benedict 45 father Wayne Benedict 52 and brother Ronald Benedict 16 were injured. Mrs Benedict listed in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The 1981 Ford Escort skidded on wet pavement, veered off the shoulder and rolled down an embankment. Continued on Page A 5.
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Maryland Senate Backs 7.5 Billion State Budget Amid Open-Meetings Dispute
The Maryland Senate approved a 7.5 billion dollar budget with House approval, despite claims that private talks violated open meeting laws. Critics say conference negotiations occurred outside public view, while supporters note swift resolution of differences and overall funding growth.
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U S presses Japan for trade concessions amid protectionist pressure
Washington reports the Reagan administration is pushing to open Japanese markets as Congress leans toward tariffs. Japanese PM Nakasone hints at market-opening measures on April 9 while telecoms reform and auto export limits loom. Officials warn Congress may impose strict limits if obstacles persist.
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Pizza Hut reward offered after Key Mall robbery
Maryland State Police investigate a 1:55 a.m. robbery and stabbing at the First National Bank in Francis Scott Key Mall. A Pizza Hut employee and her relatives were injured. the assailant took 30 dollars. A 5000 dollar reward is offered for information. Suspect described as a lighter skinned black male 19 to 21, 5'7" to 5'9".
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Miss Frederick 1985 crown goes to Traci Rhoderick
Traci Melinda Rhoderick, a 19 year old Shepherd College sophomore, was crowned Miss Frederick 1985 after a vocal rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. She earned a $500 scholarship and advancement to statewide Miss Maryland competition in June. Elizabeth Fung was first runner up with a $300 scholarship.
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