Extremist Attacks at Rome and Vienna Airports Leave Dozens Hurt
In Rome and Vienna airports today extremist actors unleashed hand grenades and fired submachine guns at travelers in front of El Al check-ins. Officials say at least eight attackers were involved with scores dead or wounded. Italian and Austrian police report conflicting death tolls and many civilians injured. No immediate claim of responsibility, with Arabs or Middle Easterners among those involved according to authorities.
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Maryland Delegation Spends Over Fifty Thousand On Travel
Five House members traveled abroad in early 1985 at public cost totaling 51 108. Beverly Byron led trips to Greece Cyprus Turkey in August and Switzerland Austria in September costing 17 185. Steny Hoyer followed with 10 497 for trips to Greece Egypt Jordan Syria Israel England Sweden Denmark and Canada. Roy Dyson toured Yugoslavia Tunisia Morocco Algeria Spain and Portugal at 6 019. Marjorie Holt visited Italy Turkey France costing 9 077. Parren J Mitchell made two trips to France and Gabon totaling 4 042. Walter Fauntroy traveled to Haiti in April for 747.
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Warmer Weekend Forecast for Frederick Area
Warm trend expected with lows rising from 1 to 22 by 8:30 a.m. Friday and daytime highs reaching upper 30s to 40s through Sunday. Temperatures in several states set low records, with wind gusts, snow, and dense fog affecting travel across the Midwest and West. Regional readings included Key West 46 and Tallahassee 22 amid widespread cold snaps.
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Weather Forecast for Western Maryland Tonight and Saturday
The region will be mostly clear and cold with windy conditions. Lows drop to 18 to 24 degrees tonight, followed by chilly Saturday with partial sun and highs of 30 to 35 in Western Maryland.
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Christmas Shopping Hit by Shorter Season and Midweek Christmas
The article notes that Christmas sales are hindered by a shorter shopping season and a midweek holiday. Retailers report weaker foot traffic and cautious consumer spending as dealers adapt inventory and promotions accordingly.
Year’s Eve Celebrations Highlight Local Entertainment Scene
Area clubs and venues unveiled New Year’s Eve celebrations while a year end wrapup recaps past entertainment highlights. The piece notes lively se evenings and quotes Oscar Wilde on passion versus caprice.
Post-Christmas shoppers seek bargains in cold sales rush
Shoppers return and exchange gifts amid post Christmas discounts. At Frederick Towne Mall and Routzahn's Department Store crowds lingered despite bitter weather as sales moved through winter items and clearance decor. Managers noted strong selling, with wrapping paper still full price and Christmas decorations discounted in spots.
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Charlyn Allen
Kiddie City
U.S. 40 West
Peres says Syria redeployed missiles into Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres confirms Syria moved mobile SAM-6 and SAM-8 missiles into Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley amid a tense five week crisis. Israel seeks quiet diplomacy with U S involvement while monitoring Syrian movements along the border and rejecting any escalation.
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