Andropov reportedly recovering from kidney transplant
In Cologne West Germany a Soviet source says Yuri Andropov is recovering from a kidney transplant and has worked more than two days a week. He may appear publicly before the Supreme Soviet elections on March 4 though illness progress is uncertain.
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Cutback Hit Agricultural Marketing Service Newsroom
Washington AP reports the Agricultural Marketing Service AMS is cutting back public information functions. The move follows earlier reductions when regional networks closed in New York Dallas Atlanta Chicago and San Francisco and actions were centralized at AMS headquarters. Administrator Vern F Highley calls the change a financial step to reduce costs of voluntary service to the agricultural industry.
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Chicago
San Francisco
AMS
Vern F. Highley
Body of Marine casualty returns home from Lebanon
The body of 19 year old Marine Cpl. George Dramis, killed in a clash near Beruit airport, arrived at Dover Air Force Base and was sent to Cape May Court House New Jersey. A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Tuesday at St. Raymond's Church in Villas New Jersey.
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Lebanon
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Cape May Court House
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St. Raymond’s Roman Catholic Church
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N.J
Maryland Democrats weigh easing convention voting rule
Maryland Democrats may cut the presidential candidate threshold in the May 8 primary to secure delegation representation. Party chairman Howard J. Thomas asked the delegation selection committee to lower the minimum to 10 percent after complaints from supporters of Jesse L. Jackson.
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Maryland
Howard J. Thomas
Jesse L. Jackson
Inside The News Quote Sparks Mixed Reactions
A clipped line from Mark Twain appears in Inside The News with the remark Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. The phrase stands as a literary aside in the era tone of the publication.
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Mark Twain
Much colder arctic air brings snow and wind today
Weather advisory notes arctic air invading the area with some snow and strong winds. Temperatures fall into the 20s with winds increasing, then clearing and much colder tonight and Tuesday. In Western Maryland snow may accumulate an inch or two and winds will be brisk. Maryland Mountains expect heavier snow squalls, with colder highs and subfreezing lows.
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Washington survey on youth response to pornography plan
Investigative columnist Jack Anderson reports a government plan to survey how youngsters respond to pornography. The item notes investigative intent and potential policy implications, reflecting era concerns over media and youth exposure.
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Jack Anderson
News-Post
Martia Piney Loose
Beirut Crisis Deepens as Fighting Rages in Moslem West
Beiruts moslem militias clash with the army in the capital as the government loses control of western districts. Nabih Berri says Gemayel seeks a new president. a cease fire is declared by the army at 4 p.m. local time, though shelling continues past the deadline. Corroboration of a potential resignation by Amin Gemayel remains unclear.
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Beirut clashes as Amal militiamen seize streets
Rockets and artillery echo through west Beirut as Amal militiamen and Druse leftists take control of streets. Government troops withdraw to strongpoints and civilians seek cover amid chaotic traffic and panic. U S Marines appear absent from aiding the Lebanese army as the airport remains closed.
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Kiay Dennis Brooks
Lake Linganore homeowners seek explanation on w s rates
About half the homeowners at Lake Linganore in Frederick County plan to ask county commissioners why water and sewer rates have risen sharply. At a Saturday meeting residents said rates jumped 400 to 800 percent after the county took over the system from Phoenix Properties and began upgrades. They want the budget used to set the charges and a clearer data base from officials. The retroactive hike to July 1983 surprised many, though they expect higher costs to fund improvements.
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Reagan leads in Frederick County survey despite undecided voters
A News-Post telephone poll of 100 Frederick County registered voters shows 72 undecided and 25 backing Ronald Reagan. Mondale draws two votes and Glenn one. many respondents praise Reagan or criticize Democrats, while some plan to wait for clearer Democratic options.
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Hood College Political Science
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Walter Mondale
Ohio
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Hoad
News-Post
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Raymond E. Carpenter
Frederick
Barbara Quattrone
Soldiers' Chorus to highlight Army Band concert in Frederick
The Soldiers' Chorus will join the United States Army Field Band of Washington, D C for a free public concert at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School Auditorium at 8 p m on February 15. All seats are claimed with tickets distributed to prior requesters after the November event.
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United States Army Field Band
Washington, D.C
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Shuttle launches Palapa B2 satellite from Discovery
Cape Canaveral reports Palapa B2 satellite deployed from the shuttle at 10 13 a m EST as Expedition Control monitors the operation. Under Ronald McNair and Robert Stewart, the 7300 pound payload spun up then released toward a stationary outpost 22300 miles above Earth. Westar VI’s loss last Friday raised insurance and risk concerns for the Indonesian mission. The Palapa B2 serves 13000 islands plus Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. its name means national unity.
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Vance Brand
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Brice McCandless
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Cold weather blamed for rise in unemployment
The Employment Security Administration reports Frederick County unemployment at 6.4 percent in December 1983, with November at 5.8 percent and December 1982 at 9.2 percent. Ron Windsor cites seasonal construction decline due to late December cold as the cause, predicting higher January figures. County rates vary statewide from 3.0 percent in Montgomery to 16.8 percent in Garrett.
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Frederick County
Ron Windsor
Windsor
Washington County
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Garrett
Carroll
Montgomery County
David Rice
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