16 year old charged with neighbor's murder in Virginia
A 16 year old Upper Marlboro youth charged with the slaying of neighbor Joyce Heffner, 40, is held in Virginia awaiting a court hearing. Heffner was found dead in her home after police were alerted by her five year old daughter.
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Upper Marlboro, Md
Upper Marlboro
Virginia
Donald Farrell Young, Jr
Buchanan County
Thomas Wingate
Prince George’s County
Young
Joyce Heffner
Bush wraps European tour with Britain visit amid protests
Vice President George Bush ends his seven nation European tour in London where Britain faces growing public opposition to U S missile deployment. Anti nuclear demonstrators plan to protest outside his speaking hall while Church of England leaders prepare to discuss a possible alliance with Britain’s peace movement. Bush will meet Prime Minister Thatcher and Foreign Secretary Pym who back U S policy but have voiced fall back options if the Soviet Union rejects the zero option.
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London
George Bush
Britain
U.S
Bush
Apeak
Church of
England
Paris
Margaret Thatcher
Francis Pym
Soviet Union
Udall withdraws from 1984 presidential race
Washington AP reports Representative Morris K. Udall of Arizona will not seek the Democratic nomination in 1984. Parkinsons disease and concern about consuming two years of campaigning drive his decision, seen as avoiding spoiling fellow liberal candidates like Alan Cranston and Gary Hart. Jerusalem AP notes an Israeli inquiry names Elie Hobeicha as commander of forces in the Beirut massacre, confirming his role in the Phalangist operation.
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Washington
Morris K. Udall
Arizona
Democratic Party
Udall
Jimmy Carter
Sens
Alan Cranston
California
Gary Hart
Colorado
Jerusalem
Beirut
Elie Hobeicha
Taboum
Lepalese Corisua Rinange
Deadly rig collapse linked to broken porthole and training gaps
The Ocean Ranger disaster is tied to a broken porthole that caused an electrical failure and ballast flooding, leading to capsize and four deaths. Investigators fault inadequate crew training on backup valve controls, while noting the $125 million rig could have been controlled if trained.
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Washington
Ocean Ranger
North Atlantic
National Transportation Safety Board
Jim Burnett
The
Safety Board
Colorado couple freed in Guatemala after terrorism charges
A Guatemala City court ordered the release of Michael Ernest, 27, of Golden, Colorado, and Maria Molenaar, originally from the Canary Islands, after 28 days in custody on guerrilla attack charges. Relatives said the pair celebrated with steak and champagne and planned to fly to Denver via Mexico City and Los Angeles.
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Guatemala City
Colorado
Michael Ernest
Golden, Colo
Maria Molenaar
Spain
Canary Islands
Golden
Denver
Mexico City
Los Angeles
Washington Merry-Go-Round and Other Views Roundup
Columnist Jack Anderson examines how South American executions influence U S policy. John Starrell argues Reagan allies with big business, whileRobert Reid chronicles a domestic cat and Holmes Alexander starts a Tolstoy series. Hugh Mulligse cites a White House good news call. Dek Kleiner reports on show business. Food notes mark Frederick New Year and Valentine meals. Riakting Day slated for Tuesday.
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Washington
Jack Anderson
U.S
John Starrell
Reagan
Robert Reid
Holmes Alexander
Leo Tolsto
Hugh Mulligse
White House
Dek Kleiner
Frederick
Weather outlook for western Maryland through Thursday
Western Maryland counties forecast mostly sunny today with highs near 40. Cold tonight with lows in the 20s. Thursday brings increasing clouds and a chance of light rain or snow by night, with highs in the 30s and lows near 20. Yesterday’s readings included Frederick 39, Hagerstown 37, Westminster 32, Gaithersburg 38, Leesburg 40. David Lesher notes eastern U S pressure pattern to keep fair seasonable weather.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Hagerstown
Westminster
Gaithersburg
Leesburg
David Lesher Hh
U.S
County Tourism Council reports six year growth in visitors
In the 1962 annual report Tourism Council of Frederick County executive director Sonia Maher notes promotional efforts yield varied timing but overall gains. The county hosted 117000 travelers at two visitors centers in 1982 and the council reports a fourfold increase over six years.
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Tourism Council of
Frederick County
Sonia Maher
Maher
Career Fair Opens With 100 Displays in Frederick County
The Frederick County open house showcases career options and training with more than 100 displays during a three day event. Organizers note rising tourism boosts and strong visitor referrals, highlighting improved mail response and increased media coverage as key drivers of county economic growth.
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Frederick County
Jesus
Kenneth Bosnan
Mark Bosley
Sam Yu
Strike winds down as more rigs hit highways
A truckers strike that began over a week ago appears to ease with more trucks on roads by day and night. Frederick area highways show quiet conditions though some report increased traffic. Nationwide, over 120 incidents in 38 states include shootings and arson, with one death and 64 injured. convoys to state capitals are rising.
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Maryland
Barracks B
Frederick
Braddock Heights Association Opposes Water Rate Increase
Braddock Heights Community Association voted Tuesday to appeal a proposed 9 percent revenue rise by Braddock Water Company. The PSC hearings last December drew only one speaker. association members argue they learned of them late. The firm seeks 8 percent rate hikes for all users, aiming for a 12.8 percent return. The company serves about 300 customers, with current annual bills about 42 dollars rising to 150 dollars if approved. The group plans to submit letters to the PSC and press for better billing, pressure, and consistent service standards.
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Braddock Water Company
Braddock Heights Community Association
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Associa
David H. Yinger Jr
Braddock Heights
Water Company
Faco
Braddock Group
State Department of Health
Anna May Hughes
Association
Inside The News Quote From Plato On Reputation
A saying from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato is cited about living so truth remains clearer than false rumor. The note presents a classical maxim on character and public perception.
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Plato
Courthouse books opening eyed in Cam Construction case
Cam Construction Co filed a motion for summary judgment in Baltimore County Circuit Court to force open records on the Frederick County courthouse project. The suit argues sunshine law grants access for discovery. county says it seeks public government transparency, not discovery, and asks dismissal.
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Frederick County
Cam Construction Co
Cockeysville
Baltimore County
Cam
Lawrence W. Speelman
Inquiry finds Sharon responsible in Beirut massacre turmoil in Israel
An inquiry commission blames Defense Minister Ariel Sharon for the Beirut massacre and calls for his ouster, sparking political chaos as Prime Minister Menachem Begin faces a tough choice. The three member panel says Begin must fire Sharon if he does not resign. Sharon resists, and Begin holds cabinet talks without a decision. Protests erupt in Tel Aviv with many calling for the government’s resignation.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Ariel Sharon
Beirut
Menachem Begin
Begin
Sharon
Arik Sharon
Shapira
Dizengoff Square
Arik
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