Reagan names Abshire to probe Iran Contra turmoil
President Reagan named NATO Ambassador David Abshire to coordinate White House responses to probes of the Iran Contra affair. Abshire will report to the president and work with senior staff, bypassing outgoing Chief of Staff Don Regan amid congressional inquiries. William Casey remains hospitalized after brain tumor surgery.
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Iran claims 3000 Iraqi troops killed on southern front
Iran says its troops killed 3000 Iraqi soldiers in a fierce assault on the southern border front while Iraq counters with claims of crushing the offensive and killing 10,000 Iranians. Both sides accuse each other of gas use as artillery duels continue near Abadan and along the Shatt al Arab.
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Excuses fly when officers stop speeders and red-light runners
Frederick City police recount a flood of excuses from motorists faced with tickets. Drivers cite stalled cars, blind spots, misread clocks, crying wives, and even urgent medical needs. Officers note honesty varies as tales of emergency surgery and late-night cow medicine turn up, with some truly genuine cases among the fluff.
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After Christmas Bargains Draw Crowds at K Mart and Mall
Bargain hunters flood Frederick County Square stores the day after Christmas. Desmond McNew notes the back of the store is packed as customers shop for half price items and cash exchanges. Shoppers at McCrory’s and the refund desk report steady lines and civil crowds while staff juggle returns and exchanges.
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Banner Christmas Lifts Area Retailers Across Frederick
Area retailers reported a bright Christmas with strong sales despite a national slump. Fieval the large stuffed mouse and Liberty Coins sold out at local stores while microwaves, electronics, and fitness items also sold well. Woolworth, Sears, and AUK Mart saw solid gains, with bookshops like Square Corner Bookshop noting strong paperback and gift sales as shoppers spent despite tax-change pressures.
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Western Maryland tonight: cold with 26 to 32 low
Fair, cold conditions grip Western Maryland with overnight lows forecast between 26 and 32 degrees. A weather map on A2 accompanies the report. A Leigh Hunt quote about stolen kisses appears in the column as a literary aside.
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