Inferno rages at Kiev nuclear plant in worldwide scare
Radiation from the Chernobyl disaster spreads across Europe with Sweden and Austria advising precautions. Poland reports children seeking medicine as leaders demand Moscow explain delayed alerts. Soviet claims two dead and four evacuated conflict with Western reports of thousands fleeing and a possible meltdown. US officials warn of long term health risks as evacuations expand. World agencies urge aid while ham radio operators relay dire casualty claims amid chaotic evacuation and power outages.
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Plan to Sell Conrail Blocked by House Chair
Washington report says Rep. John D. Dingell chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee rejected the Reagan plan to sell Conrail to Norfolk Southern. He urged a plan keeping Conrail under public or independent management, warning of large Maryland job losses if the sale proceeded. Dolinger of Chessie warned 6,500 CSX jobs could vanish over two years.
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Post offices feel crunch of growing Frederick County population
The U S Postal Service reports a 50 percent population rise in Frederick County over 15 years prompting four of its 25 offices to be replaced with larger facilities in Knoxville Myersville Braddock Heights and Rocky Ridge to handle higher volumes. Local postmasters say more expansions are needed as many offices run at capacity ahead of new housing growth.
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Irene A. Lericos
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Myersville
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Monrovia
Storm
Liamsville
Don Barnes Enters Sheriff Race in Frederick County
Donald C. Barnes 44 of Walkersville announces candidacy for Frederick County sheriff after 20 years in law enforcement. Former state trooper and fire investigator led the department’s patrol division and crime prevention units, claiming credit for policies and a revamped reputation.
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Study urges tax hike to offset federal cuts in Montgomery
An 11 page Montgomery County study on Gramm Rudman Rudman Holings demands a 1 to 3.5 cent property tax rise to offset anticipated 10 percent cuts in federal and state funds in 1987. It warns that transit funding and welfare programs would be trimmed and urges contingency reserves, growth controls, and joint state action to mitigate impact on residents and students.
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Weather forecast for Western Maryland tonight and Thursday
Mostly fair and pleasant tonight with lows 56 to 62. Thursday brings a chance of a few morning showers, then partly sunny and breezy by afternoon with highs around 75. Weather notes appear on Page iinet. Words of wisdom quote by Robert Burton about giving good counsel.
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Freeman Shoe Co to close after 33 years
EMMITSBURG Freeman Shoe Co the town s fourth largest employer will close Friday 150 people out of work Plant employees notified yesterday Many hear rumors of a layoff but a one page letter announced the shutdown blaming reduced sales and imports Local officials including Mayor Robert Preston call it a tragedy with hopes to replace the plant and hire back workers The closing fits a regional pattern of shoe plant shutdowns blamed on cheap foreign labor
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