Mondale to refund donor groups in primary fallout
Walter Mondale plans to return about 300000 in donations to independent political action committees disbanded amid campaign fund scrutiny. He will apply 500000 spent by the groups against a 20.2 million legal spending limit, while Gary Hart questions the legitimacy of Mondale’s primary wins in Illinois Pennsylvania and New York aided by big labor funding.
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City eyes housing homeless on mothballed Liberty ships
New York Mayor Edward Koch said the city is examining placing about 6,500 homeless residents aboard decommissioned World War II Liberty ships if the federal government can provide ships. The plan, proposed by Staten Island officials Anthony Gaeta and Nicholas LaPorte, would house shelter users in converted freighters.
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Snipers Break Lebanon Cease-Fire Amid Cabinet Talks
In Beirut heavy sniping erupted along the green line separating Muslim and Christian sectors as Prime Minister-designate Rashid Karami met parliamentary leaders to form a cabinet increasing Muslim representation. A civilian woman and an army soldier were injured. police offered no motive for the shootings near the cease-fire observers at the port and southern entrance. Karami, a Sunni Muslim, was named Lebanon's prime minister after Amin Gemayel's designation. Hafik Warzan had headed the caretaker government after resigning last February.
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Pope John Paul II targeted by international terrorists next week
Vatican sources report U S and Italian intelligence warn major terror groups including Carlos the Venezuelan killer and Turkey’s Grey Wolves plan to kill the pope during his South Korea visit May 3 7 The South Korean envoy to the Holy See says security preparations are in place and discussed with Seoul.
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Tornadoes Leave 16 Dead Across Plains and Midwest
A line of storms from Oklahoma to Wisconsin left at least 16 dead as tornadoes and hail swept across the nation. Ranchers in plains regions faced massive livestock losses amid April’s severe blizzard. more storms moved through southern Illinois, southwestern Indiana, and northern Arkansas before warnings were lifted as the air cooled.
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Safeway plans two new stores near Frederick in Walkersville and Middletown
Safeway Inc. announces two new stores about 10 miles from Frederick, at Walkersville Md 1M near Glade Boulevard and on U.S. 40 Alternate east of Middletown, adjoining shopping centers with a People’s Drug Store and smaller shops. County planners expect growth to support them, while Frederick’s mayor says the county is over retailed and cites vacant malls and easy zoning as ongoing issues.
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Safeway
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Middletown
Ernie Moore
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Ronald N. Young
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Reagan censored on China Great Wall visit sparks censor row
Reagan toured the Great Wall as Chinese television cut parts of his interview to China. He criticized the Soviet Union in remarks omitted by broadcasters for a second night. White House spokesperson Speakes said Reagan regretted the censorship but framed the visit as successful despite the edits.
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Khadafy halts hit squads after embassy siege ends
London AP report says Col Muammar Khadafy told anti dissidents to lie low in Europe after an 11 day siege at the Libyan embassy ended. The Times cites Libyan sources. Libyan radio vows revolutionary committees will continue attacks on exiled opponents. Siege began April 17 with a gunman firing on protesters, killing a policewoman and wounding 11. Three Libyan diplomats and revolutionary students were escorted out under security and flown home. Police narrowed suspects inside the building to two men after seven hours of questioning.
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Welfare official battles bias and budget cuts in Frederick County
Stephen Mood, director of the Frederick County Department of Social Services, fights stereotypes and funding gaps to aid low income families. He participates in state and local meetings, often gathering data to justify needs, while challenging public misunderstanding of welfare’s purpose and impact. Mood emphasizes privacy concerns and the educational and economic systems that leave families exposed.
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Welfare official challenges limits of aid and paths out of poverty
Stephen Mood, longtime head of Frederick County DSS, argues that AFDC and food stamp levels do not cover essential costs like a car needed to find work. He questions welfare cutbacks and stresses the impact on children, noting a state 26 percent grant increase to take effect next year.
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