PLO Begins Exodus From Beirut Amid Jeers and Fire
The first contingent of about 500 PLO guerrillas evacuated Lebanon by ship, waving Palestinian flags and portraits of Yasser Arafat as Israeli forces watched from Beirut. Israel's Ariel Sharon called the move a crushing defeat and vowed consequences, while a U.S.-mediated cease fire appeared to hold near Beirut.
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Ariel Sharon
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Larnaca
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National Stadium
Paul-Marc Henry
French Foreign Legion
Judge Bennett Breaks Silence Over Probe as Politics Alleged
A Frederick County grand jury convened in a secret three day session to probe District Court misconduct but found no indictment. Judge Stanley Y. Bennett alleged political motives behind the investigation and condemned leaks as he defended his 19 year judicial career amid an election bid for a circuit court seat. Costs to the county for the probe exceed $1,000.
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Stanley Y. Bennett
Mary Ann Stepler
Gerald D. Glass
Vonto
Gerald C. Ritter
Harlan S. Ettinger
Ettinger
State
Frederick
News-Post
Grand Jury
Bennett
Grand Berg
District Court
Wiliam W. Wenner
Mixed Feelings From Merchants On North Market Wiring Project
Local merchants split on the underground wiring work along North Market Street. Completion of the 200 block is expected in a few weeks, but risks of inaccessibility deter customers. Shopkeepers fear lost sales, while some see benefits in paving and sidewalks. concerns include elderly pedestrians and a large construction pit.
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North Market Street
Wall Street closes strong as rate cut fuels record week
Wall Street ends a record week with the Dow gaining 30.72 points after rates hit 13.5 percent, the lowest in nearly two years. Reagan tax package passage strengthens bulls, economists say the economy improves while rates fall.
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Wall Street
Reagan
Maury Harris
Kipling Quote Attributed To English Writer
A quip from Rudyard Kipling on mistakes and excuses. The note attributes a witty line about never making a mistake whose fault can be explained later, reflecting a sharp, self aware English literary voice.
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Rudyard Kipling
State police policy investigation results report ordered by governor
Gov. Harry Hughes ordered a full report on findings of widespread violations of Maryland State Police promotion policies. Superintendent Wilbert T. Travers Jr. will issue the report by Oct. 1 after an attorney general office probe stemming from 1981 complaints raised by 1st Lt. Grover N. Sensabaugh at his retirement party in Frederick. He alleged improper rating numbers and other grievances tied to promotions and pay, prompting the statewide inquiry.
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Frederick
Hughes
Wilbert T. Travers Jr
Attorney General's Office
Grover N. Sensabaugh
Maryland
B. Frederick
Sensabaugh
Public Safety
William E. Clark
News-Post
Reagan begins vacation after tax bill victory and turmoil
President Reagan heads to a California ranch for a two and half week break as aides tout a rewarding week with a stock surge, tax bill victory, and Middle East and Taiwan deals. In Washington, the Senate approves a 14.2 billion supplemental funding package amid Caribbean Basin aid concerns. In Miami a former teacher, Carl Brown, 51, kills eight at a welding shop and wounds three before being struck by a car. the incident marks the city’s worst mass killing.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Reagan
Mountaintop
California
Palestine Liberation Organizaton
Beirut
Washington
Senate
Miami
Poles barred from Victory Square in Warsaw amid protests
Martial law rulers fenced Victory Square in Warsaw to bar Poles from protests as Solidarity demonstrations grew earlier in the week. Work on flagstones began the same morning, aimed at delaying the notable rallies planned for Solidarity’s second anniversary on August 31.
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Poland
Victory Square
Solidarity
Soviets Accept One Year Extension On Grain Deal
Agriculture Secretary John Block says the Soviet Union agreed to a one year extension of the grain purchase pact, indicating the Soviets will again be a reliable supplier. He plans to convene talks on additional sales beyond the current quantities.
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Washington
Soviet Union
United States
John Block
Block
Weather forecast for Western Maryland and coastal areas
Partly sunny and cooler today with mid 70s highs across counties. Tonight will be mostly clear and very cool with lows around 30 to 55. Sunday looks sunny and pleasant with highs near 75. Maryland mountains expect breezy, cool conditions with highs near 70 and lows 40 to 45. Ocean beaches face morning showers and thunderstorms, then partial clearing and a breezy, colder night.
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Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Tomighi
Goodwill Worker of the Year profile and policy notes
Profile of George Eshleman the Goodwill Worker of the Year highlights community service. The page also features Joy Pitman writing on regional figures and a column by Bogdan Kipling. FDA review of a new contraceptive prompts questions amid government scrutiny.
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Joy Pitman
George Eshleman
Newaman
Bogdan Kipling
FDA
Donald Lambro
Julia Etchison Hanna
Hps
Yesteryear
Goden
Murray Olderman
Questons
Nashville - Ins
Babe Ruth
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