Heavy fighting reported in Cameroon amid military moves
Reports from Paris describe heavy gunfire in Cameroon and a radio mute at 5 a.m. diplomats noted roadblocks in Yaounde and armored vehicles near the armed forces chief of staff, with few other details available. In Washington, President Reagan criticized Congress for meddling in foreign affairs and urged support for practical policy details while reaffirming a nuclear deterrence emphasis.
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Five die in The Block fire in Baltimore
A three alarm blaze at The 408 Club in Baltimore’s The Block area killed four men and a woman. Officials said the fire started on the second floor and rapidly consumed the bar and upstairs apartments. A carryout nearby remained largely undamaged as crews searched rubble for additional victims.
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FBI hunts for Wilder as Westward escape suspected
The FBI expanded a nationwide manhunt for Christopher Bernard Wilder, a 30 year old race car driver accused in the death or disappearance of six women from Florida to Nevada. Officials at a news conference added him to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and said he might be headed toward Southern California, with Las Vegas sightings last Sunday.
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Senate votes ban on pension fund investments
Black Maryland senators win a partial victory as the state Senate approves a one year moratorium on pension fund investments in firms doing business in South Africa. The measure must clear a final Senate vote, pass the House, and reach Gov. Hughes, with a required earnings study included.
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Reagan delayed by hotel bomb threat and briefcase scare
President Reagan and Nancy Reagan faced a bomb threat at the New York Hilton during a dinner stop. Security moved them to a rear room for about 10 minutes after officials found a suspicious briefcase containing only pencils and books before they continued to Washington as planned.
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Inside The News Quote On Self Effort By Robertson
A quotation from Frederick William Robertson emphasizes self effort as the path to goodness greatness and happiness. The English clergyman lived 1816 to 1853 and is cited here as a source of moral guidance.
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Frederick County Home Builders Eye 1904 as Ideal Buy Year
The Frederick County Home Builders Association president argues 1904 could be the best year to purchase a home. A local eighth grader is highlighted for a notable achievement amid community features. Lisa Farbetets interviews area freelance disc jockeys for entertainment coverage.
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Weather update shows high pressure replacing storm for weekend
Western Maryland forecast calls for partly cloudy breezy chilly today with a few sprinkles and highs near 30. Clearing tonight with lows around freezing. Saturday will be partly sunny and cool with mid 50s highs. Sunday brings more clouds and highs near 50. Maryland mountains mostly cloudy with showers or flurries and highs near 40. Farm forecast notes drying conditions today and winds 10 to 20 mph through Saturday. Yesterday temperatures list Frederick 57.44 Cumberland 54.4 Hagerstown 44 Oakland 46.25 Westminster 39.47.
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Frederick County to add jail staff amid new $6.4 million facility
Frederick County plans a new 65 000 square foot Adult Detention Center on Md 85 with 73 staff needed compared to 35 at the current West South Street jail. The plan includes 58 security eight inmate services and seven administrative positions to open in July. Commissioners resist a Cadillac approach citing cost concerns while noting the jail could double capacity to 236 via modular design and cell pod completion.
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Trees proposed to hide wires on South Street Frederick
West South Street residents heard a costly plan to bury utility wires as part of curb and sidewalk upgrades from Jefferson to Carroll. Potomac Edison cites 32 million dollars though city officials warn the budget cannot cover it. Some residents suggest planting trees at about 85 dollars each to conceal the lines.
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Paula McDonough
Jobless rate holds at 7.8 percent in March
The U S unemployment rate remained at 7.8 percent in March as the economy added about 259000 jobs and the civilian labor force grew by roughly 220000. The combined civilian and military rate stayed at 7.7 percent, with 1.69 million armed forces members abroad.
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Challenger team reaches highest shuttle orbit in history
Cape Canaveral Nasa mission lifts Challenger to 290 miles above Earth, first attempt to repair a crippled solar observatory. George Nelson to anchor a jet pack, fly 200 feet from the ship to snare the satellite as the craft sheds boosters and cores drift to sea. crew includes Robert Crippen, Mitsii Coltrus and 1,300 bees aboard with a 1 ton suite of experiments and 13 million tomato seeds.
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Frederick County teachers decry rapid changes in education program
William Moore president of the Frederick County Teachers Association decries constant program shifts as harming planning and retraining efforts. He notes funding gaps for inservice training and a nearly 10 percent drop in the education share of the county budget over ten years. Moore cites past reforms such as team teaching and back to basics, saying changes require time and resources and should not be made overnight.
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