Jet crash in Newfoundland kills 250 servicemen
A DC-8 charter carrying about 250 U S servicemen from the Sinai peacekeeping mission crashed shortly after takeoff from Gander International Airport. The plane, owned by Arrow Air, carried members of the 101st Airborne to Fort Campbell Kentucky with refueling in Cologne West Germany. All aboard were reported killed.
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Hopkinsville
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Atlanta
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Maryland SBA approves flood disaster loans for seven counties
The Small Business Administration granted Maryland disaster assistance enabling low interest loans for 7 counties with Frederick receiving 142 500 for 25 homes and Washington 816 000 for 64 homes and five businesses. Loan terms span up to 30 years at 4 to 8 percent with caps of 100 000 per structure and 20 000 per contents.
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Paul Sarbanes
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Allegany
Garrett
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Anne Arundel
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Byron
Western Maryland Weather Ahead of Rainfall Cooling
Occasional rain and cooler temperatures are forecast for today and Friday in western Maryland. A weather map appears on Page 4.
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Morley Quote Frames Two Longitudinal Timekeeping Challenge
Noted statesman John Morley reflects on the ambition to synchronize clocks across distant longitudes. The remark frames a discussion of precision, navigation, and scientific effort affecting maritime and global communication.
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Beaver population rising in county
Susan C. Nicol reports beavers are increasing along Bush Creek with trees gnawed and a growing dam. Local resident Mrs. Trene Brashears notes signs of a beaver family, while Cpl. Robert Taylor of the Maryland Natural Resources Police confirms rising beaver numbers and cautious public sentiment.
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Reagan signs bill setting debt limit and deficit plan
President Reagan signed landmark legislation capping the national debt at over 2 trillion dollars and mandating a budget deficit end by 1991. He warned of tough spending cuts ahead while stressing defense strength and urged bipartisan cooperation to steady the economy. Negotiations on tax reform farm policy and a stopgap spending bill continued with tentative crop subsidy agreement and further talks planned. Continued on Page A-2.
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Reagan orders lie detector tests for federal workers
President Reagan ordered lie detector exams for government employees up to Cabinet secretaries amid spy scandals. An unidentified congressional source says about 150,000 federal workers and 33,000 private contractors could be covered, but testing capacity will limit how many are actually tested. State Department opposition is noted, with George Shultz reportedly against the practice.
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Charles Redman
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Larry Speakes
Carriage business slow in Frederick shows cautious optimism
Frederick, December, carriages struggle as Christmas nears. Owner Jack Vance expects a late surge while driver John Meyer notes slow turnout. Daytime trips are sparse, with evenings and weekends bringing modest crowds. A few dozen riders logged Tuesday night, but Monday was quiet.
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Area woman to receive Air Force civilian award
Frederick's Bette Delaplaine, News-Post special projects director, will receive the Air Force Recruiting Service Commander’s Award for long time service and major sponsorships. She aided recruiting efforts and sponsored bands from Bolling and Langley AFB and the Airmen of Note, per Captain Audrey Bahler at Andrews AFB.
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