Iran commemorates Khomeini return as hostages linger
Tens of thousands gather outside Tehran hospital where Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini recovers from heart illness. Crowds pray at Tehran University urging unity of the Islamic revolution. At the U.S. Embassy about 50 Americans remain held. Iran cites anti American sentiment after six embassy staff escape as delaying hostage releases. Carter says outcome unlikely to worsen hostage fate. Iran’s foreign minister says relief likely not yet.
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Tehran University
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U.S
Iran
Canada
Mohammad Adeli
Ottawa
Delaware
Washington
Carter
Sadegh Ghottzadeh
Hollywood greats pay tribute to Jimmy Durante at funeral
Beverly Hills AP reports a large Hollywood turnout honors Jimmy Durante at his funeral. Bob Hope calls Durante delightful and uplifting, while Marlon Brando and peers like Red Buttons Desi Arnaz Jr. Meredith Willson and Doris Day witness the emotional tributes.
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Calif
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Bob Hope
Jimmy Durante
Marlon Brando
Church of the Good Shepherd
Red Buttons
Don Rickles
Marty Allen
Jack Carter
Desi Arnaz Sr
Robert Mitchum
Peter Lawford
Cesar Romero
Margaret O'Brien
Doris Day
Fess Parker
Ernest Borgnine
Frank Capra
Meredith Wills
Queen Juliana Announces Abdication on Her 71st Birthday
Queen Juliana said she would abdicate on April 30, her 71st birthday, passing the throne to Crown Princess Beatrix. Dutch public reaction mixed with support for a republic. She cited aging and reduced powers as a reason, following Queen Wilhelmina’s 1948 abdication.
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Netherlands
Beatrix
Myrna Tensen
Pieter Overduin
Bolland
Republic
Wilhelmina
Hughes hard line on transportation program in Maryland
Governor Hughes defended a $6 million transportation package at a news conference, opposing major changes. He outlined added police aid for Baltimore City and Prince George’s County and boosted education funds to Baltimore and nearby counties, stressing police and education aid remain separate yet linked in the General Assembly.
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Harry Hughes
General Assembly
Hughes
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Prince Georges County
Baltimore
Maryland Court Upholds Spouse Custody Home Right in Divorce
Maryland's Court of Appeals upheld a 4 nen state law giving a custodial spouse the exclusive right to occupy the family home during divorce proceedings. The decision, written by Judge Robert C. Murphy, rejects a Montgomery County man's claim that his property rights were illegally curtailed. The law, effective January 1, 1979, limits joint occupancy by both spouses to avoid disputes when one moves out with children.
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Maryland
Waryland Court of Appeals
Robert C. Murphy
Montgomery County
Market basket shows small rise in grocery prices
The Associated Press reports January grocery prices rose 0.7 percent, aided by lower egg costs and weaker beef and pork prices. Frozen orange juice concentrate also fell at many stores. Analysts expect further citrus product price reductions as a large harvest pressed down costs.
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Associated Preas Market
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WIM
Debut of Fearless Freda as Groundhog Day predictor
Miss Freda, a female groundhog at Allenhurst Manor Farm on Cap Stine Road, will debut Saturday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. for a Groundhog Day ceremony aiming to forecast winter duration and next planting season. Neighbors attend a bugle wakeup, a wine and cheese reception follows, as the Cap Stine Road area recalls Fearless Freddie’s 1978 debut and aims to keep local weather almanac tradition.
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Gertrude Allen
Allenhurst Manor Farm
Cap Stine Road
Raymond Matthews
Allenhurst
Edward Donald
Allens
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Unemployment rises to 6.2 percent in January
The Labor Department reports the national jobless rate at 6.2 percent, an 18 month high driven by layoffs in autos, steel, and housing. Adult men face the largest increase, with unemployment up from 4.2 to 4.7 percent. White House foresees possible mild recession into fall.
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Carter
Labor Department
Frederick urged to form master fire plan at school forum
National Fire Academy director Dr. B J Thompson urged Frederick to adopt a master fire plan and create a study committee including senior citizens, handicapped people, attorneys, educators, firefighters and officials. Rep Beverly Byron and state fire marshal Timothy May spoke at the snow-delayed event hosted by United Fire Co. of Frederick.
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Frederick
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
B.J. Thompson
United Fire Co
Beverly B. Byron
Timothy $. May
Frederick County
John W. Droneburg
Uniteds
James W. Freeman
Washington Gas Light Co
Thompson
Snell Nursery Barn Fire Near Carroll Frederick Line
A three alarm barn fire swept Snell Nursery near the Carroll Frederick county line Friday morning. Frederick and Carroll county crews fought the blaze, with chemicals and other explosives reported possibly stored in the barn. Maryland State Police troopers were on scene.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Carroll
Snell Nursery
Maryland State Police
Westminster
Darlene Wiles
Controversy over proposed special education certification changes
At a Linthicum state board hearing, teachers' groups and education boards condemned a plan requiring staff to earn three extra credits in special education for renewal. Frederick and Montgomery counties urged exemptions and warned the rule could create negative attitudes and hinder recruitment of qualified special educators.
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State Board of Education
Linthicum
Frederick County
Gordon
Dr. Anderson
Anderson
Montgomery County
MSTA
Karen Cooper-Teal
Harvey Zorbel
Baltimore County
Dolores Edwards
Washington Merry-Go-Round and Other Views Turned
A collage of op ed notes and columns, including Jack Anderson on Brezhnev predictability, Ross Mark on a Carter Mondale vs Bush Baker matchup, Walter Mears on budget shifts, Bill Ruswell on the American court system, Murray Olderman questioning Jack Lambert’s MVP, and various lifestyle and arts notes.
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