Reagan cautions Marxist threat in Caribbean tour
President Reagan warns of a Marxist vires threatening impoverished India islands as he visits Bridgetown and Jamaica. Jamaica premier says he doubts the immediacy of Marxist spread from Grenada while Reagan promotes a Caribbean Basin plan to deter communism.
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Bardicados
India Islands
J.M.G.M
Tom” Adams
Grenada
Jamaica
Caribbean Basin
Search continues for missing Mexican peasants near volcano
Villahermosa Mexico AP reports 14 paratroopers reached San Francisco Leon village and found 200 survivors after seven hours of uphill ascent through three feet of volcanic ash. Def ministry says 4,600 peasants remain isolated by ash fall and rain. No dead information given.
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Mexico
Chinchonal
Defense Ministry
San Francisco
Leon
Ingeney
Bae Poole Ee Reais
Chinese Paper Attacks Rubik’s Cube Craze
In Peking a newspaper criticizes the Rubik’s Cube craze as a dangerous pastime that can lead to divorce, abnormal behavior, high blood pressure, and strained fingers. The piece notes past Shanghai scenes of long lines and buzz about the puzzle, reflecting broader concern over the trend.
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Peking
Shanghai
Roane Lent Conversational Views and Local Commentary
A blend of opinion pieces and notices from local writers. Julia Archieve Roane shares Lenten musings while Walter Williams and Bag Meligen critique literacy and policy. Salty bright offers grammar tips as entertainment and culture notes mention a science writer and museum visits.
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Julia Archieve Roane
Walter Wiliams
America
Salty Bright
Ea Clash
Rock Creek Center
Hackett
Michael Vee
National Museum of American History
Haig carries tough British message to Argentine junta
Secretary of State Alexander Haig traveled to Buenos Aires to inform Argentina's military leadership that Britain will not retreat from its demand for withdrawal from the Falklands. British leaders, including Prime Minister Thatcher and ministers Nott and Pym, warned of a naval response and vowed to defend a free people. Negotiations under UN Security Council resolution 502 aim for Argentine troop withdrawal and a diplomatic end to the crisis.
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Falkland
Margaret Thatcher
South Atlantic
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Francis Pym
John Nott
Lore Haig
Nott
Royal Navy
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Snowy Easter weather disrupts Maryland travel
Snow fell Friday morning in Frederick County causing slushy roads and scattered mishaps. Emmitsburg saw more snow while Mount Airy had little, with highs in the 40s to 50s and a mix of rain expected for Easter. Forecasters warned travelers of slick conditions statewide as milder weekend improves.
Move to replace Anthony on Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County Democratic Central Committee voted to recommend Roger Eyler and Thhn Ro Martin to fill the seats held by Marvin C. Anthony and Republican Vincent L. Bower on the county board of education. Anthony, 36, seeks reappointment but faces no committee support. he awaits Gov. Hughes’s decision after meeting notes show attendance concerns and a push for new leadership.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Marvin C. Anthony
Board of Education
Anthony
Central Committee
Blair E. Lee III
Thomas G. Slater
Roger C. Eyler
Frederick
Thhn Ro Martin
Emmitsburg
Vincent L. Bower
Eyler
Martin
Slater
Frederick J. Bower
John M. Crum
Susan Nolan
A. Irvin Renn
Austin C
Powell
Bruce C. Reeder
Central Committes
Crum Tre Pnecihle
Frederick County prepares FY83 budget with 9.7 percent growth
Frederick County commissioners and staff unveil the FY83 capital and operating budgets totaling 63 million, aiming to guide 43 million in spending. Operating funds total 61.4 million with a 1 percent net growth after inflation. Keller recommends 55.7 million operating plus 5.7 million transfer to capital. Tax rate talks focus on holding at 2.28 per 100. public hearing planned. board members seek no higher than 2.24.
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Frederick County
Harold K. Keller Jr
Keller
Maryland
Mary G. Williams
Galen R. Clagett
Frederick police seek 10 percent pay hike from FOP survey
A Frederick mayor and council discuss across the board raises as police officers via an FOP survey seek a 10.2 percent cost of living increase. The study covered about six officers with results showing most oppose restricting hires to within city limits and underscore broader budget pressures.
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Frederick
Berry
Ronald N. Young
Calvin
Cy” Barigis
Bartais
James M. Murphy
FOP
Preto
Wholesale prices dip 1.7 percent in March
Wholesale prices fell at an annual rate of 1.7 percent in March, matching February's decline and marking the first back-to-back monthly drop since 1976. Energy and food led the decline, with energy prices posting the sharpest drop in over six years.
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Washington
Labor Department
Weather outlook for Western Maryland and Maryland mountains
Weather summary from David Lesher notes light snow ending today in Western Maryland with about two inches total, highs in the mid 30s, clearing tonight with cooler lows. Saturday partly sunny and not as cold with highs near 40s to 50s and rain expected late Sunday. Maryland mountains see snow ending this afternoon then flurries tonight, with highs in the 20s and 44 for Saturday. Farm forecast calls for NW winds 15 mph today easing to 10-15 mph Saturday, with drying conditions poor today and improving Saturday.
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Carrel
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Seraming
David Lesher
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