Supertanker Bridgeton loading for Gulf voyage
The Bridgeton part loads crude oil for a return run down the Persian Gulf as Iran warns the U.S. to stay out. A damaged loading arm briefly interrupted operation, with about 26 hours needed to load 1,820,000 barrels. U.S. escorts and eight minesweeping helicopters set to join. allies weigh Gulf roles.
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Gulf
Block grant eyed for Adamstown water project needs
Frederick County plans a small cities community block grant to seal about 90 Adamstown wells and fund related repairs. Housing director Kathleen Riley says up to $500,000 is sought for the water project and a countywide home repair program. A public meeting is set for Aug 4 at 7 p.m. at United Church of Christ on Mountville Road.
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United Church of Christ
Mountville Road
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Riley
ITA
Reagan told Iran losing its war with Iraq, Weinberger testifies
President Reagan was told Iran was losing its war with Iraq, a conclusion at odds with U S intelligence, as he weighed whether to sell arms to Iran. Defense Secretary Weinberger said the briefing used to justify the policy change contradicted other intelligence. Senate Iran Contra hearings continue with CIA witnesses to follow.
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Reagan
Iran
Iraq
United States
Warren Rudman
R-N.h
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Weinberger
CIA
Casey
Tran
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Senate
Daniel Twouye
Hawaii
CYA
Pentagon
Donald T. Regan
Oval Office
Variable clouds and showers possible tonight
The western Maryland forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of showers tonight and a predominantly sunny Sunday with a 20 percent chance of rain.
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Maryland
Hood College hosts summer cheer refresher event
D-12 columnist Bob Reid weighs in on looming controversy over Bork's Supreme Court nomination. The snippet notes a campus gathering at Hood College with spirited cheerleaders and a focus on current political drama surrounding the nomination.
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Hood College
Bob Reid
Bork
Supreme Court
Soha Walcot Quotation Appears Inside Coffin Care Card
A curious line reads Care to our coffin adds a hail no doubt and every grin so merry draws one out credited to Soha Walcot in an inside feature. The snippet hints at a macabre, witty mood and links Walcot to a strange coffin related remark.
Regan and Sarbanes Call to Limit NSC Power
Former White House chief of staff Donald Regan and Maryland Senator Paul Sarbanes both urged reducing the National Security Council's power. They discussed reform to prevent another "junta in the White House" and covert Iran Contra operations from bypassing the rest of the government. Regan proposed policy steps including a legal counsel for covert actions, mandatory regular funding accounting, and CIA oversight with NSC excluded.
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White House
Maryland
Paul S. Sarbanes
National Security Council
NSC
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Sarbanes
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Congress
North-Poindexter Group
Regan
CIA
Anthor Henry Kissinger
China
Radio tower halt as FCC review delays Joy PBC plan
Joy Public Broadcasting Company halts construction of its 300 foot tower atop Braddock Heights awaiting FCC building permit decision. The original 1986 filing expired and an attorney reviews agency actions while Joy PBC expects a ruling and continues planning for WITM’s fall service.
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Braddock Heights
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Joy Pbc
George Douglas
FCC
Douglas
Jay Pbc
WITM
Frederick County Board of Appeals
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