Carter Faces Skepticism From African Leaders
President Carter, returning from a 14 575 mile swing through Africa Latin America and Brazil, seeks to align his administration with black Africa while African leaders question his sincerity. An aides aboard Air Force One noted lingering doubt about rhetoric versus action as Nigerian officials posed direct questions during a major Africa policy reveal.
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Doubts Persist Ten Years After King Assassination
PETROL Tenn AP ten years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was killed. James Earl Ray told AP that he did not fire the bullet though he concedes doubt remains about who did. He referenced a House committee probe and recalled the 1968 Memphis shooting that killed King. He cited FBI haste and a London arrest tied to the case.
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Routzahn Rudy and Shafer Re-elected in Middletown Vote
Middletown town commissioners J Thomas Routzahn Jr Fred W Rudy and F Davis Shafer were confirmed to four year terms after a low turnout of about 503 registered voters only 20 cast ballots four percent. Routzahn 20 Rudy 16 Shafer 16 with no write ins.
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Key site eyed for county library amid deadlock
County Commissioner Bollinger pushes Frederick Community College site at Key Chevrolet property on East Patrick Street as best chance to win a majority on a library location. With four commissioners split on the old courthouse and the FCC site, his vote could break the stalemate. He argues the FCC site would save nearly 16 million dollars and reduce staff and operating costs, and seeks to persuade trustees to approve a county library by 1985.
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County library location battle shifts to FCC campus
County officials wrestle with library site costs and downtown access as Bollinger pushes a single FCC campus library to save about 1.2 million to 1.6 million, while library trustees cling to a downtown location and oppose out of town sites. A new probe panel was formed to seek a resolution after protracted debate.
County Agrees to Supply Water Sewer to Urbana Estates PUD
The county commissioners approve an agreement to extend water and sewer from Ballenger Creek to Urbana Estates PUD, a 2501 unit development. Costs for design and construction fall to the PUD under county policy. Original 4750 units were reduced to 2501. Commissioner Lewis abstained from voting.
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Crum says he was pressured out of Frederick police
Nine year veteran William Crum resigned after claiming he was pressured to leave. He attacked Police Chief Ashton and Mayor Young for restricting press statements, noting a Feb. 16 Aldermen meeting sparked unrest. Crum plans legal action and seeks review of a broad ordinance. Barbara Mello of the ACLU weighs in on the ban.
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Burch enters governor race with consumer crusade stance
Attorney General Bill Burch announces Wednesday his gubernatorial bid calling the race a referendum on performance. He touts a career fighting for the people, from taking on Washington burea ucrats to challenging insurers, GM, oil firms, embezzlers, and large corporations, claiming numerous wins and vowing to keep protecting Maryland as governor.
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Palestinians sentenced to hang for editor's murder
A2 BRITAIN bans Kepone imports. A3 PARE denies buying influence. Lows tonight around 50. Mostly sunny and cooler Wednesday. Highs in the 60s.
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Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits
A compact quotation card cites Mark Twain noting that others’ habits often seem in need of reform. The line emphasizes human tendency to critique others while overlooking one's own routines.
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Academy Award Winners at the 50th Ceremony
The 50th Academy Awards recognized many stars and films. Winners include Richard Dreyfuss for The Goodbye Girl, Diane Keaton for Annie Hall, Woody Allen for Annie Hall, Jason Robards for Julia, Vanessa Redgrave for Julia, John Williams for Star Wars, and Jonathan Tunick for A Little Night Music.
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