19 Aug 1981
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1981
Page
1
Two U S Navy F-14 aircraft shot down two Libyan SU-22 fighters about 60 nautical miles off Libyan coast during a brief one minute clash in international waters. No American injuries reported. Libyan pilot paratrooper seen. U S protests unprovoked attack and officials say no retaliation planned.
Across Poland and nearby cities, a two day printers strike blocked main papers in Warsaw while local editions appeared in Bydgoszcz and Szczecin. Solidarity officials said radio and TV services remained unaffected as kiosks displayed Solidarity signs and some outlets stayed open with weekly publications.
Investigative columnist Jack Anderson analyzes the Harrison Williams case and ABSCAM proceedings while Lucian Warren and Robert C. Reid offer related columns. Local items note Gaithersburg election write in options and a city rezoning moratorium.
A historical note cites Thomas Edison, the American inventor who lived from 1847 to 1931, stating there is no substitute for hard work. The quotation reflects his belief in perseverance as key to innovation.
President Reagan pledges to balance the federal budget by 1984 without scaling back his defense buildup. Advisers were ordered to find ways to meet both goals amid doubts a larger military program could blow deficits. White House spokesmen warned social programs could face cuts, while defense spending prospects remained unclear.
Rep Beverly Byron defended Reagan tax cuts at Damascus Fire Hall saying 80 percent of 1700 calls supported the measure. She argued the bill helps households earning 20 000 dollars or less in later years while balancing the budget remained a priority. She backed defense plans and the B 1 bomber, and urged aid for the Damascus Fire Department.
Frederick County planning commission urged commissioners to amend zoning laws defining truck stop locations. The move could block Cardon Oil Co from a 24 hour fueling station off Md 144 and Md 75 near New Market. Review of Cardon’s site plan continued to next month delaying a building permit by at least three weeks, while lawyers for residents sought court rulings to halt permits.
Washington AP reports federal investigators and private consultants will review air traffic control safety by examining computer tapes and visiting centers. FAA hired Flight Safety Foundation Inc to produce an independent report, amid ongoing strike and firing of 12,000 controllers now in week three. Officials say safety has not deteriorated and near misses are down from last year, though pilots express concerns.
Tropical Storm Dennis and a Mississippi Valley system bring rain tonight. Western Maryland counties Carroll Frederick Howard Montgomery and Washington expect cloudiness and rain with highs near 80, then 70s and 6s at night. Mountains Deep Creek see rain today and Thursday with highs in the 70s and overnight around 50. Ocean City areas grow breezy with rain Thursday, highs in the 70s and water at 71. Farm forecast calls fair today and Thursday with winds 10 to 15 mph, then fair to poor Friday. Yesterday temperatures ranged Frederick 7949 Hagerstown 846 Westminster 81 50 Gaithersburg 248 Leesburg 8048.
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