Kosygin dies after long premiership in the Soviet Union
Former Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin died of a heart attack in Moscow area after resigning in October ending 16 years as head of government. Western diplomats reported the death, with state funeral plans likely, while Brezhnev marked Kosygin’s birthday with warm gratitude.
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Moscow
Alexei N. Kosygin
Kosygin
Red Square
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Kremlin
Fyodor Kulakov
Communist Party
Khrushchev
Leonid I. Brezhnev
PE asks 4.8 percent rate hike in Maryland
Potomac Edison Co. filed the smallest percentage rate increase in its history seeking 5.1 million in additional revenue for all customer classes. If approved the average bill for a PE customer using 980 kWh in two months would rise by 2.73. J M McCardell said current return lags the prior rate case, with a PSC allowed 9.74 percent but filed 8.57 percent return. The move excludes fuel rate adjustments already under PSC review and raises questions about state law making whole attrition.
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Hagerstown
Potomac Edison Co
Maryland Public Service Commission
J. M. McCardell
PSC
Maryland
County Abandons Sagner Site for New Jail Complex
Frederick County commissioners vote 5 to 0 to drop 2.6 acre Sagner Avenue site for a jail, citing Carroll Creek flood control work. They will seek county or private property to house the $28 million project, after paying $400,000 for the Sagner site and noting monthly delays cost about $100,000 in taxes.
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Sagner Avenue
Ronald W. Young
Carroll Creek
Saguer
Sagner
Board of County Commissioners
Charles C. Smith
Weekend Weather Outlook With Bitter Cold
The forecast calls for very cold, clear conditions with diminishing winds tonight and lows in the low teens. Saturday will be mostly sunny and very cold with highs 25 to 30. Chance of precipitation remains near zero tonight and Saturday. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph tonight.
Iran demands U.S. deposits and assets release for hostages
Behrad Nabavi quoted in Tehran saying the United States must deposit Iran’s gold and frozen wealth with the Algerian central bank and guarantee the shah’s fortune return to win hostage release. Algerian envoy said the final Iran reply has been transmitted to Washington after talks in Tehran. The move ties to $8 billion in frozen Iranian assets and the shah's wealth, with no immediate U.S. comment.
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Washington
U.S
Shah
Tehran
Rehda Malek
United States
Behrad Nabavi
Mohammad Ali Rajai
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Malek
Algiers
Nabavi
Frederick County sees slower growth in tax base despite gains
State assessment figures show the county’s taxable base rising about 5.3 percent this year, down from a 12 percent average in recent years. Reassessment notices mailed to about 17 000 property owners indicate an average 8 percent rise in assessed values, while market values jumped about 2 to 4 2 percent over three years. Under the three-year review, increases are phased in over three years, with assessed values remaining fractions of full market value. Homeowners face Maryland’s Homestead Tax Credit limiting yearly assessment increases to 15 percent.
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Lumen F. Norris
State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Norris
Mount Pleasant
Frederick City
Jefferson
Urbana
Maryland
Pentagon budget boost eyed for 1981 weapons drive
President elect Reagan's transition team weighs adding up to 20 billion dollars to the 1981 Pentagon budget to fund advanced weapons including a new B 1 bomber and a mobile Minuteman basing system. A Times report cites Weinberger and Van Cleave discussing options. Kopperman denies finalized plan.
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Ronald Reagan
Pentagon
New York Times
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Caspar W. Weinberger
Defense
William R. van Cleave
Defense Department
California
van Cleave
Air Force
Congress
Charles Kopperman
Times
Conservatives fend off Carlucci for defense deputy post
Conservative Republicans push to block Frank Carlucci, named by Caspar Weinberger as deputy at the Defense Department. They cite his past roles, limited defense experience, and accusations of weakening U.S. intelligence and aiding Carter in SALT II ratification. GOP sources note internal opposition behind the scenes.
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CLA
Carter
Ronald Heagan
Frank C. Carlucci
Defense Department
GOP
Carlucci
Nixon
Ford
Defense
Caspar W. Weinberger
U.S
Weinberger
Haig nomination rekindles interest in Watergate tapes
Washington AP Haig's nomination for secretary of State sparks Capitol Hill questions about Nixon Haig tapes. National Archives holds the recordings under federal law. Access would require court order or Nixon permission, with Percy aides pursuing the matter but the incoming chairman not seeking them now.
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Alexander Haig
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Haig
National Archives
Capitol Hill
Nixon
Congress
Washington Merry-Go-Round explores tough immigration rules
Investigative columnist Jack Anderson critiques immigration laws described as a bureaucratic hell for those convicted of minor drug charges. Nancy Luse debunks the DIY Christmas trend while Paul Means traces the space shuttle's march to its launch pad for December 26. Earl Aronson offers poinsettia care tips. George W. Cornell previews parables used by Jesus. The News-Post features a Messiah Sing-along and Audubon Christmas Bird Count notes along with holiday concerts by Frederick Singers and the Nutcracker by the Frederick Ballet Company at the Weinberg Center.
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Jack Anderson
News-Post
Nancy Luse
Newsman's Choice
Paul Means
Earl Aronson
George W. Cornell
Jesus
Fredenck
Elinor Miller
Frederick Singers
Grace United Church of Christ
Frederick Ballet Company
Weinberg Center
Governor hoops gas tax plan for roads in coming years
Annapolis reports Governor Harry Hughes says a gasoline tax increase is unlikely this year and probably not until 1942 or later as Maryland trims highway projects and the DOT can live within current revenue. Decisions on new fees could come later if road plans expand.
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Harry Hughes
Hughes
Department of Transportation
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