Maryland General Assembly Ends With Deadlock Over Taxes and Prisons
The 1982 Maryland General Assembly closes amid failed gun and drinking driver bills and a push to curb state tax deductions. Gov Hughes faces Western Maryland concerns as plans for a new Hagerstown prison proceed slowly. A compromise on B allenger Creek jail funding passes, while a harsh DWI vehicle seizure bill dies. The final day aims to avoid costly programs expanding state government and tax burdens.
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Hopkins Expands Heart Lung Transplant Program at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Hospital will become the second in the world to perform heart lung transplants with Dr. Bruce Reitz of Stanford leading the program. The hospital will concurrently resume ordinary heart transplants. The article notes Hopkins biomedicine leadership, including advances in tissue rejection prevention, genetic engineering, neurotransmitters, cancer techniques, and mental health research, underscoring Baltimore and Maryland's rising status as a scientific hub.
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East Timor Mass Killings Question U S Role
Tam Anderson recalls the six year brutal invasion of East Timor by Indonesia using American arms. He notes a third of the 600,000 population died from invasion and starvation, with U S tacit approval under Ford and Kissinger. The article cites a 1980s State Department report and ongoing Indonesian repression with restricted access.
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East Timor Crisis Draws U S Criticism and Policy Debate
Amnesty International details East Timorese killings after detention by Indonesian troops, with about 2,000 held without trial as Lisbon struggles to aid refugees. The piece criticizes U S policy, notes new ambassadors and personnel changes, and mentions Defense Department moves toward centralized procurement amid interservice resistance.
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Birthday Years aid gifts honor past and future in Frederick
Frederick County Girl Scouts celebrate the 60th anniversary of the organization and the 100th birthday of founder Juliette Gordon Low. The Birthday Years committee plans service projects for children, including hours of service donated by girls as a community gift. Allen Boney announces mayoral candidacy in Emmitt.
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Readers critique Easter egg hunt and school busing plan
Readers decry a chaotic Easter egg hunt at Rose Hill Manor, urging fair prizes and better planning to avoid leaving young children disappointed. An Emmitsburg Alumni Association opposes busing grades K through 8 to Thurmont, warning of disruption and possible future moves. Letters also include a lighthearted note from Rollie Atkinson in California about his one dollar tax contribution and a call for citizen involvement.
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