Groundhog Phil Predicts Early Spring Across Nation
Groundhog Day observers noted Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow in a rain drenched dawn. The ceremony at Gobbler's Knob, led by James Means, yielded a forecast of warmer days ahead as crowds watched the woodchuck respond under mist and mild temperatures.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital costs among Maryland’s lowest per day
A state HSCRC report shows Frederick Memorial Hospital average admission costs about 1471 dollars, lower than Maryland’s rural hospitals at 1682 dollars. The study notes Maryland’s hospital charges rose 14 percent in 1982, better than the national 17 percent rise, saving residents about 40 million dollars. FMH highlights lower per day costs than Washington County Hospital by 20 dollars and lower admission charges by 300 dollars, with wages cited as a factor in price changes.
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Health Services Cost Review Commission
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Baltimore
American Hospital Association
Klottz
Frederick Memphis
Kinttz
Washington
Truck strike violence spreads to Taneytown
Violence touched Taneytown as an 18 wheel truck tire puncture was reported between 2 20 and 2 35 a m at an unattended truck in a Taneytown parking lot The incident tied to the ongoing independent truckers strike now in its third day nationwide Police said the Harvey Salt Company truck may have been targeted and more tires may be punctured Also cited nationwide shootings and related trucking disruptions affecting Frederick and Baltimore areas with drivers steering to daylight hours and group hauls to cope The Frederick truck stop showed sharp declines in activity with many part time workers laid off temporarily as full time staff kept running under strike pressure
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Taneytown
Independent Truckers
Harvey Salt Company
Millard Bolyard
Bolyard
Congress Begins Work on Public Jobs Plan
Congress moves to craft public works jobs programs to cut unemployment, centered on relief, recovery, and reconstruction. House Speaker O'Neill and Senate Majority Leader Baker discuss an emergency jobs bill as Reagan administration recommends deficit reduction over direct hiring funds.
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Reagan
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Senate
Howard Baker
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County officials weigh ban on texts teachers want purchased
Indications of a movement to bar books from the classroom resurface in Frederick County as officials consider restricting texts teachers seek to acquire for instruction.
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Frederick County
Parents press county to review new textbooks
A group of parents led by Donovan Finch urged county commissioners to reconsider plans to purchase new textbooks arguing some titles undermine traditional values. They target French literature and American history texts while the school board and curriculum office handle complaints, with formal review steps and possible appeals.
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U.S. Senate
Finch
Evelyn Holman
Holman
Cranston first to announce presidential bid
Senate Democratic Whip Alan Cranston pledges to make ending the nuclear arms race his dominating goal if elected. The 68 year old California senator, the first to formally announce, says he will outline an economic program but nuclear disarmament takes precedence. He will campaign from the Senate caucus room, then travel to Manchester New Hampshire and Los Angeles for further announcements.
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Senate
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Cranston
John F. Kennedy
Manchester
N.H
Los Angeles
Guerrillas seize Berlin as army closes in in El Salvador
In El Salvador, about 1,500 Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front guerrillas overran Berlin, leaving much of the city in ruins as 1,200 government troops with artillery advance from Mercedes Umana and 300 from Usulutan. Rebel leaders warned Berlin may not be defended, with the city’s fate to be decided by FALN command. In Vatican City, Pope John Paul II elevated 18 cardinals including Archbishop Lustiger, adding to his advisers and marking the first Soviet resident in the College of Cardinals.
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FALN
Ernesto Ramirez
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front
San Salvador
Mercedes Umana
Usulutan
Vatican City
John Paul
Poland
U.S
Rome
College of Cardinals
Hughes to back bill on child safety seats in cars
Gov. Harry Hughes agrees to sponsor a bill requiring young children to use safety seats in vehicles. Delegates Arthur Alperstein and Idamae Garrett had sought similar measures for years and will join as co sponsors. A news conference is planned to announce the legislation.
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Annapolis
Harry Hughes
Arthur Alperstein
Baltimore County
Idamae Garrett
Montgomery
Alperstein
Garrett
Former cabinet critics unite against Reagan
Kipling reports on ex-cabinet members joining to challenge President Reagan while Reid notes Super Bowl fervor and Tiede revisits a Massachusetts slave case amid editorials on fossils and food storage guidance from Frederick County extension agent Jenkins.
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Bogdan Kipling
Reagan
Robert Reid
Tom Tiede
Massachusetts
Boris Weintraub
Heart Association
Kathryn Jenkins
Frederick County
Mt Ee Gserta
Major winter storm heads north ofAppalachians soaking rain then colder winds
A fast moving storm will cross west of the Appalachians bringing rain through tonight. Wednesday highs will be in the low 40s across Western Maryland with morning showers Thursday followed by clearing and windier colder conditions late Thursday. Maryland mountains expect rain through tonight with temperatures in the 40s and flurries possible late Thursday.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
David Lesher
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