Two U S Officials Killed in Bomb Blast Near Angolan Border
In Windhoek, two American officials monitoring South Africa's troop withdrawal from Angola were killed when a bomb at a gasoline station exploded. The victims were Dennis Keogh and Lt. Col. Ken Crabtree, both killed Sunday while en route to a briefing. the blast also claimed two local deaths. No group claimed responsibility.
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Angola
R.F. Botha
Dennis Keogh
Ken Crabtree
Solar Max thrusts Goddard into limelight
GREENBELT Md AP During a Space Shuttle mission observers watched Solar Max a $77 million satellite built at Goddard Space Flight Center tumble and threaten its mission NASA turned to Goddard engineers at the payload operations control center to stabilize the craft launched Feb 14 1980 to study solar physics engineers kept Solar Max in orbit by restoring a slow even rotation and reorienting solar panels to absorb more sunlight the episode highlighted Goddard as the nerve center of NASA's global communications network.
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Kennedy Space Center
Florida
Goddard Space Flight Center
NASA
Goddard
Las Vegas strike enters third week with mass arrests
A 17 000 worker walkout against 32 casino hotels in Las Vegas stretches into its third week as police clash with strikers. Police arrested over 100 in three weekend confrontations at MGM Grand and Barbary Coast, lifting total arrests to more than 370 in two weeks. At Barbary Coast, 18 were arrested for unlawful assembly as about 200 tourists watched amid cat calls. Earlier nights saw demonstrations at MGM Grand after officials reopened the Jubilee show.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Mgm Grand
Barbary Coast
Larry Irvine
Cocoon of steel grows around Statue of Liberty
AP reports the Statue of Liberty is enveloped by a web of pipe scaffolding as a major restoration moves forward. The statue stands 151 feet tall, with work aimed for completion by its 1986 centennial and cost estimated between 25 and 30 million dollars.
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New York
New York Harbor
Miss Liberty
Teen deaths ruled homicide death by own action
In Dundalk Maryland a 16 year old and his 15 year old girlfriend died from gunshot wounds in a joint act believed to be a death by own action. Police say the couple were found fully clothed in Jimmy Hurst’s upstairs bedroom after a late dance. The shotgun belonged to Jimmy’s father.
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North Carolina
Oldmore County
E. Jay Miller
James Michael Hurst
Roberly Marle Worthington
Hurst
Baltimore
Miss Worthington
Fayetteville
N.C
Miller
Jimmy
Doris
James E. Hurst
Weather outlook across Maryland with ongoing showers
A slow moving low pressure system over New York keeps clouds and showers in Maryland today. Western Maryland counties expect cool, cloudy conditions with a chance of showers and highs in the low to mid 50s, tonight and Tuesday remain cool with more showers. Maryland mountains face showers today through Tuesday with possible wet snow tonight, temperatures in the 30s to 40s, winds 10 to 15 mph from west to southwest.
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Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
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Cumberland
Hagerstown
Oakland
Westminster
David Lesher
Words of wisdom from F J Phelps on mistakes
A retrospective quote attributed to American lawyer and diplomat F J Phelps cites that a man who makes no mistakes seldom creates anything. The line reflects on risk taking and innovation attributed to the 19th century figure.
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F.J. Phelps
Fire service survey results spark community mood
Matt Menfeld reports on a college student survey about local fire departments. A family justice note emphasizes victims in rights discussions. Jay Pittman Geries writes on a bend in crime and consent issues amid push for victims' rights reforms.
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Matt Menfeld
Jay Pittman Geries
Florida man convicted third time in Reeder murder case
Raymond Drake, 32, is convicted of second degree murder in the Odette Reeder slaying in Clearwater Florida, facing up to 99 years. Sentencing deferred about two weeks as jurors deliberated seven hours. Prosecutors note high cost and multiple trials. The case marks Florida's first triple retrial and reunites the judge with the same proceedings.
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Raymond Lee Drake
Odette “Detty" Kehne Reeder
Bruce Reeder
Reeder
Drake
US Supreme Court
Odette
Rulinis
California
Texas
Staymond Lee Drake
Dotty Kehne Reeder
Florida Supreme Court
Tris
Jerry To Perker
Cemetery owner says bill favors funeral directors in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS The owner of two Frederick cemeteries denounces a bill requiring escrow for most pre need burial funds as a funeral directors bill. Richard F. Cody of Resthaven Cemetery and Linden Hills Cemetery argues the measure targets cemeteries and would constrain pre need sales, despite legislators citing desecration concerns. The bill, amended to escrow 67 percent, awaits governor approval. Cody calls it detrimental to cemetery business and unavailable for further comment.
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Richard F. Cody
Resthaven Cemetery
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McClellan
George H. Littrell
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Cemeteries Commission
Hart and Jackson score weekend wins in primaries
Gary Hart and the Rev Jesse Jackson scored victories in Arizona and South Carolina as they eye Missouri caucuses this week while Walter Mondale rests with a strong delegate lead. Hart claimed a decisive Arizona win and 17 delegates to Mondale and Jackson, who also campaigned across Washington and Missouri. Jackson boasted plans to win black vote and 15 congressional districts, signaling long-term impact.
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Walter Mondale
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
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Calif
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Reagan
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New York Massacre Leaves Ten Dead In Apartment Building
Police described ten gunshot victims including three women, one teenager, and four younger girls with two boys. A bakery worker who followed a neighbor found the scene. motive unclear and no suspects identified. Autopsies planned. mayor and officials called it a massacre.
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Patrick Murphy
LeSchack
Robert Burke
Carmine Rossi
Rossi Bread
Rossi
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Holsteins Shine in Futurity Pageant at Maryland State Fair
The Futurity at the Maryland Holstein spring show drew 41 top Holstein cows, judged by Lloyd Boyd. Art Acres Elevation Cari, bred by Arthur Rhoderick and raised by Debnam, won $400 of the $3,100 purse, praised for height and udder, signaling strong milk potential.
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Hagerstown
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