Top Reagan officials poised for Senate Iran Contra testimony
The Senate Intelligence Committee plans to question top Reagan administration figures next week as it probes Iran Contra. CIA Director Casey is set to testify, with Shultz and Weinberger likely witnesses who opposed selling arms to Iran. President Reagan said mistakes were made but urged moving forward with governing. Swiss unfreezes a bank account linked to Iran arms payments. U S officials had not supplied needed information.
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Fire tax districts under study in Frederick study
Frederick explores funding options for fire and rescue amid rapid growth. A county task force reviews dissolving city companies and merging services, with fire tax districts and cross jurisdiction mutual aid as options. Volunteers provide off city limits aid, while city crews remain limited to four paid stations.
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Ronaid N. Young
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Schaefer favors tax windfall for poor and middle class
Incoming governor William Donald Schaefer said he prefers Maryland’s federal tax windfall be returned to the poor and middle income residents, rather than used for new state initiatives. He noted concerns over chronic poverty, while acknowledging uncertainties about direct cash returns or tax cuts and whether funds should be targeted to programs.
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Soviet Tu-134 crash near Berlin kills most aboard
Rescue teams recovered 69 dead from a Soviet Aeroflot Tu-134 crash near Schoenefeld airport in East Berlin after dense fog and a ground impact. Of 81 on board, 12 survived and were treated in three East Berlin hospitals. 8 crew and 73 passengers were reported aboard.
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Western Maryland Weather and Local Basketball Scores
Weather forecast shows winds fading and near record low temperatures tonight with a possible ten degree drop. Western Maryland map shows conditions while county basketball teams post wins and losses. get the scores. Also Christmas activities abound in area churches as B 2 Religion notes regional events and schedules.
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Dreaming Deer crafts unusual antler gifts in a Victorian chapel
Burkittsville couple Rachel and Sheldon Bud Janse run The Dreaming Deer, using naturally shed mule deer and elk antlers to create unique jewelry, belts, pipes, buttons, cribbage boards, and scrimshaw pieces. They source antlers from the West, work in a shop behind their showroom, and emphasize every piece is one of a kind.
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