Congress tightens grip on defense spending bill
Congress seeks tighter control over Defense Department funding as a Senate House conference panel preserves key review provisions in an arms and operations authorization measure for fiscal year 13. Both chambers cleared the bill last week. final allocations will follow later this year to implement the programs starting Oct. 1.
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Judge approves AT&T antitrust settlement in historic breakup
A federal judge formally approves the antitrust settlement between AT&T and the government. District Judge Harold H. Greene sets the stage for the breakup of the Bell System, requiring AT&T to spin off its 22 operating companies by February 24, 1984. The approval comes after prior conditional terms were disclosed by the judge and the Justice Department.
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Harold H. Greene
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Reagan advisers urge avoiding clash over pipeline row
Washington sources say President Reagan’s aides favor sidestepping a confrontation with France over shipment of U S licensed equipment to the Soviet Union in defiance of the embargo. A State Department meeting discussed possible denial of future licenses to Dresser Industries and pursuing a diplomatic settlement with France through trans Atlantic consultations.
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State woman arrest in Pittsburgh contract killing case
A Columbia Maryland woman Elizabeth Heron, 42, was arrested in connection with the alleged contract killing of her husband on Neville Island near Pittsburgh. She faces criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy charges after a grand jury presentment. Ferraro, paid at least half of a $5,000 contract, is serving a life sentence for the murder.
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Eisenhower Withdraws from Maryland Anti-NCPAC Group
Dr Milton S Eisenhower former Johns Hopkins president says he left Marylanders for Fair and Honest Elections a group opposing a national conservative lobbying body because his stance was misused to support Sarbanes. He stresses not all members backed Sarbanes for re election and expresses embarrassment. Pocahontas and John Rolfe marriage noted as historical aside.
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Police union formed amid officer concerns over benefits and morale
Police president and union leaders described a shift from the FOP to a county wide union as officers voted 43 in favor. Dues are 10.55 per month. They cited benefits, pay, and working conditions as priorities while stressing dedication to citizens and a need for improved morale. High ranking officers Pam Keller and Panl Esty hold secretary and treasurer roles.
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Nursing home to enforce federal rule on emergency generators
Hill cites federal law requiring nursing homes to have emergency generators and notes Citizens generator likely meets the standard. The board approves $700 for an electric wheelchair for a Medicaid patient and $400 for a glucometer. Staff say the facility has lab access for blood sugar but results take 24 hours and test strips may be inaccurate. The home serves 21 private-pay and 149 Medicaid patients, total 170.
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Ajisa
Strikers at Rotorex Plant Decry Low Pay and Heat
Steel plant workers at Rotorex protest after a contract dispute over pay and piece rates. They allege as low as 5.00 per hour with poor conditions, including heat and limited breaks. Workers compare wages unfavorably to New Jersey sites and demand fair deals and clearer grievance channels.
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Ball of fire sighted over Frederick sparks mystery
Residents report a bright fireball moving across the sky around 0 44 p m near Frederick with several witnesses describing a tail and gold sparks. Officials at Naval Observatory NOAA could not comment and Washington air controllers were unsure. The fireball may be related to the newly spotted Comet Austin discovered by a New Zealand amateur.
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U.S. Naval
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Petherine Lentrine
Ridgeville
National Airport
Washington, D.C
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New Zealand
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Wehe
Dougian Tellman
Truman Sports Complexs Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl Ties
The Harry S. Truman Sports Complex in Jackson County, Missouri, relates to the Chiefs first Super Bowl trip in 1967. The text references Seeee eee ball and one for baseball, though details are unclear.
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