UAE Ambassador Shot in Paris Outside Home
In Paris a gunman wounded Khalifa Ahmed Abdel Aziz Al Mubarak, 38, the United Arab Emirates ambassador to France, firing twice outside his apartment on Avenue Charles Floquet near the Eiffel Tower. He was in grave condition after emergency treatment. the attacker fled. Police described the suspect as about 35, wearing white sneakers and a blue blazer. two shell casings were found. The Emirates embassy declined comment.
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Marine dies from Beirut injuries in West Germany hospital
West German hospital in Landstuhl announced the death of Lance Cpl Rodolfo Hernandez 28 of El Paso Texas from shrapnel wounds suffered in a Jan 30 clash with Shiite militiamen in Beirut. Another Marine Lance Cpl George L Dranis 19 of Cape May New Jersey also died in the attack.
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Thriller party marks Jacksons 25 million sales milestone
CBS Records staged a $250000 Thriller fête at the American Museum of Natural History for Michael Jackson and 1500 guests. Jackson, 25, addressed the crowd despite scalp injuries from a previous incident, amid a disco like display with executives and musicians.
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Musem of Natural History
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Los Angeles
Two Die in Catonsville House Fire
A one alarm fire in a two story frame house in Catonsville Md killed two people and injured six others including two children. Fire Chief Frank Wilson said the blaze started about 8 21 am Tuesday and was under control nearly an hour later. The roof collapsed into the second floor where the fire began and winds fed the flames.
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Frank Wilson
Inside The News Tax Humor Quips About Collectors
A witty quote from Mortimer Caplin, former IRS director, contrasts tax collectors with taxidermists, noting the humor in tax administration. The line underscores the tax system’s quirks and public perception in a compact editorial moment.
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Frederick area highlights in Black History focus
Melissa A. Nichols of the Frederick Young Adult Negro Business and Professional Women's Club reflects on the past, present, and future of black women in America. Matt Neufeld profiles a local retiree who finds joy in wood carving. Aveline Allen interviews artist James Pearl. Frederick Hochstetter explores what draws Australian visitors to the area.
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Frederick
Weather Outlook As High Pressure Shifts Off Coast
A large high pressure system over the eastern United States will shift off the southeast coast, bringing a slow warming trend. Western Maryland expects mostly sunny, cold today with highs 31 to 36 and tonight's lows 16 to 24. Thursday will be milder with highs 38 to 44. Maryland mountains remain fair through Thursday with highs in the upper 20s and teens tonight.
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British pull back as Lebanon crisis deepens
In Beirut the British contingent withdraws to an offshore ship amid deteriorating conditions. U S Marines redeploy to ships off Lebanon as President Gemayel’s government and army come under pressure. Naval gunfire from the New Jersey targets sites east of Beirut while French and Italian forces hold or adjust missions.
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Italy
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Frederick United Way nets 552234 at 46th annual meeting
The United Way of Frederick County celebrated a 1983 fund raising total of 552 234 under its 46th annual meeting at the Elks Club in Frederick. The event highlighted awards and the election of about 13 new directors and officers for 1984 85.
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Frederick
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Potomac Edison
James D. Latimer
George B. Delaplaine Jr
Charles Snyder
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Richard C. Marshall II
David E. Johnson
Robert E. Clark
James H. Clapp Jr
C. Ray Green
Anna May Hughes
Governor approves Joy bribery probe in Maryland
Maryland Governor Harry R. Hughes authorized the investigation that led to a six count indictment accusing Frederick County Liquor License Commissioner Thomas Ed Joy of bribery extortion and misconduct in office The indictment follows two $400 bribes reported from a Frederick tavern owner Joy 57 said he is shocked by the allegations and will let the courts decide his fate while noting he may leave the post or take a leave of absence before trial.
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Reagan Reallocates Marines From Beirut to Offshore Ships
President Reagan moved 1,600 U S Marines from the Beirut airport to ships offshore, with naval gunfire and air support authority against Syrian-held positions and direct attacks on Americans. The decision, formalized Feb 1, announced during a Point Mugu stop, aims for redeployment within about a month, after months of reassessment.
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Hartz workers return to jobs after arbitration directive
About 300 employees at the H L Hartz and Son Frederick and Brunswick plants resumed work at 9 a.m. Wednesday after a union officials meeting at Independent Hose Company and an arbitration hearing the prior night. Hartz officials pledged to honor the contract and address grievances, with arbitration as a recourse.
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Eric Hemmendinger
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