Police SWAT finds body after West Patrick St shooting
Frederick City man L. Roger Still, 43, shot several rounds from a 45 caliber pistol at neighbors Sandy Baugher and Leisun, then killed himself as the city SWAT team entered the apartment building at 362 W Patrick St after a vandalism complaint. No one else was injured.
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Strine outlines heavy work schedule for city crews
Frederick officials foresee snow removal costs edging toward the $150,000 mark if snows return, but March brought relief with far fewer expenditures. Finance chief Betty Rice notes about $17,000 over budget by Feb 28, with extra costs to be funded from an emergency fund and transfers. Strine warns winters teach acceptance of the job’s demands as the department shifts to summer projects.
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Jobless rate up locally in February
The state Department of Human Resources reports February unemployment rose to 14.7 percent from January 13.6 percent statewide, with Carroll County up to 12.7 percent. Montgomery and Washington counties held or fell, Washington dropping to 15.5 percent and Montgomery at 4.4 percent, while about 400 more people were employed overall.
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Maryland approves 6.1 billion state budget with smooth passage
Maryland's 6.1 billion budget won Senate and House approval after a quiet General Assembly journey. The measure was enacted ahead of the deadline, with limited debate and few defections, reflecting cautious spending amid revenue slowdowns and Reagan policy uncertainties.
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Weather forecast for Western Maryland and regions
Showers today mark the leading edge of colder air with heavy rain possible. Temperatures will drop tonight and Sunday with much cooler start of the week. Highs around 40s in Frederick Montgomery and Howard counties. Maryland Mountains expect showers ending tonight. Farm forecast notes southerly winds today shifting to westerly.
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Argentine Vows to Hold Falklands as Britain Heads Armada
Buenos Aires crowds celebrate Argentina's dawn strike on the Falklands claiming sovereign patrimony. President Caldera delivers address from Government House amid Gulf of Uruguayan and UN diplomacy events. British Defense Ministry mobilizes a powerful armada while Rex Hunt and marines disembark in Montevideo.
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Salvadoran Christian Democrats gain broad support in rally
About 2,500 people gathered in San Salvador backing Jose Duarte's Christian Democratic Party as they demand a place in the interim government with rightists. Duarte urged confidence and faith while Morales Ehrlich said the party’s 500,000 plus votes prove it is the motor of democracy and will continue the struggle.
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U.S. veto blocks U.N. Nicaragua intervention call
The United States vetoed a Security Council draft urging intervention in Nicaragua, reiterating opposition to U.N. role in the Western Hemisphere. After the vote both nations signaled willingness for bilateral talks. It was the first of two U.S. vetoes that day, as Washington also rejected a resolution urging Israel to reverse dismissals of Arab mayors and a West Bank council, amid Palestinian protests.
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Hughes eyes revival of handgun bill in Maryland
Governor Harry Hughes hopes to salvage his handgun law penalties bill after the House Judiciary Committee killed the measure by a 12 to 10 vote. The proposal would require a minimum one year jail term for carrying a handgun without a permit under defined conditions.
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Mystery Behind Fox Hunting Draws Reader Interest
Joy Pittman investigates the fox hunting mystery while Dottie Lambdis visits the editor and artist Bill Sdtely. Bogdan Kipting commends Salvadoran voters amid guerrilla threats. Hugh Mulligan notes shifts in summer camps. Ed Waters Jr. learns about tape prevention at a Women Realtors Council meeting. Education editor discusses a leveling program to be implemented locally.
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Prospects for Stadium Extension Slim in Maryland
Annapolis AP reports prospects for extending Memorial Stadium improvement plans fade after Baltimore Colts owner Robert Irsay refuses a long term lease. Senators threaten a filibuster to block a one year extension of the $22 million bond until July 1 1983. Governor Hughes backs a one year extension as Hargreaves weighs House versus Senate fate.
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