Supporters of Bani Sadr seize Iranian interests section
Supporters of deposed Iranian president Abolhassap Bani Sadr seized Iran's interests section in northwest Washington and held 8 to 30 hostages. FBI said four were shot, two hostages and two captors, as the Secret Service reported one injured and 15 to 20 arrests. Police secured the building by dawn. protesters shouted pro and anti Khomeini slogans.
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Washington
Abolhassap Bani-Sadr
Iran
Secret Service
FBI
Jim Boyle
Bill Jepsett
District of Columbia Fire Department
Georgetown University Medical Center
Ron Dervish
Mujahadeen Khalq
Khomeini
Brewton
Norwesn
People's Majority
Associated Press
United States
Tehran
U.S
White Rock water concerns linger amid lead and copper fears
In White Rock residents report ongoing lead and copper worries since the first notice. Laurie Main, six months old, had a high blood copper reading prompting postponement of surgery. Neighbor Patty Main cites chalk on floors from lime in water, as officials discuss lime usage and pH changes. Brosius recounts adjusting chemicals, switching brands, and seeking a buyer for the water/sewer system amid price and feasibility questions.
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Patty Main
Laurie
Brosius
DHMB
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
American Water Works Association
Frederick County
White Rock
Pinecliff
Union Charges Overstretched Air Traffic Staff Safety Concerns
Administration officials defend safety while criticizing union tactics as controllers face fatigue risks from long hours. Some workers logged up to 58 hours weekly, with plans to cap at 48 hours, as Reagan pressures a return to work amid a broad strike that still leaves about 12,000 on strike and 1,000 back. The AFL-CIO federation backs PATCO but defers on honoring pickets, and efforts shift to recruiting and training 20,000 potential controllers to restore operations.
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Lewis
Helm
Labor Movement
PATCO
Afi-Cio
Lame Kirkland
Reagan
Jobless rate steady as economists brace for downturn
Jobless around 7.5 percent for over a year, with many economists expecting a rise due to an early year downturn. Deborah Klein of the Labor Department cautions against viewing July figures as the start of a sustained decline, noting that employers have not been laying off workers and may be delaying actions pending clearer signals.
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Deborah Klein
Labor Department
Controversial walkout by FAA controllers tests retirement demands
Local and national air traffic controllers walk off shift after 3 p.m. on a 13 000 strong strike across a 15 000 worker system. They press for retirement reform and better protections beyond pay, citing low odds of normal retirement and high stress. Speakers from Walkersville and Frederick describe health impacts and fear of termination, urging 20 year retirements and shorter work weeks while lamenting government resistance to bargaining. The piece also notes a separate church corn festival in Lewistown with details on time, price, and activities.
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Steve Carter
Walkersville
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Carter
Washington Airport
CIA
FBI
Steve Tamsky
Frederick
Leesburg
Tomasky
Tomaky
Pve
Tomsky
Steve Tomsky
Frederick County Commissioners Agenda 1987 Meeting Highlights
Frederick County Board agenda lists calls to order approval of prior minutes for 1981 dates. It covers amendments to industrial revenue bonds, public hearings on water mains and sewer standards, capital improvements planning for 82 87, and budget transfers. Administrative items include policy on town computer resource use and real estate tax refunds. Public comments welcomed before adjournment. A briefing workshop is announced for Aug 10.
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Lion Motor Lens Inc
Aretec —Atty
Timmy F.ruppersberger
Semmes, Bowen & Semmes. Ti
Frederck County
Lawrence W Johnson
DPWD
Robert Baumbach
IDPA
Keller D
Clem
Frederick County
Walter N. Chitwood
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners
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