Afghan Rebels Retake Tashkan Arba and Bagh Towns
Afghan Moslem insurgents retook Tashkan Arba and Bagh in Badakhshan Province and pressed to seize Faizabad while fighting Zebak, as Soviet troops fled leaving arms and supplies. Reuters reported the clashes amid a broader 71 month war with Kabul’s pro Soviet government.
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Grand juries seek Brijab figures from Louisiana Texas
More than 21 political figures and union officials from Louisiana and Texas are called before federal grand juries this week to discuss the FBI Brijab inquiry. Gov. Edwin Edwards and Texas House Speaker Bill Clayton are among those testifying. The probe targets alleged kickbacks in government insurance contracts across four states and a possible link to Carlos Marcello.
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Courts likely to settle registration of women
The AP reports that courts are expected to decide about registering women for the draft, with Carter supporting equal registration. Legal scholars foresee lawsuits regardless of Congress action, and opponents warn against women’s registration while supporters cite court challenges as likely.
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Soviet travelers reach Washington by bus after air delay
More than a hundred Soviet citizens including athletes and coaches shifted from Kennedy to Dulles International Airport due to Afghanistan occupation protests. After a 90 minute delay in a remote area and talks with Kennedy officials, the Aeroflot plane moved to Dulles to avoid fuel issues.
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Franzetti
Washington Merry Go Round and Other Views in Fragmented Page
Columnist Jack Andersen suggests Phil Crome may be a victim of a smear campaign. Meteorology expert David Lesher warns of an upcoming cold week. Editor Nancy Sieges and others contribute sections while Dr. William Brown questions rising costs of living. Gourmet Corner notes appear between garbled items.
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Carter wins Maine contest narrows Kennedy momentum debate
President Carter captured 45 percent to Kennedy's 38 percent in Maine town caucuses while Brown trailed with 14 percent. Kennedy's backers argued momentum for New Hampshire, while Carter aides noted the regional win could aid the campaign though delegates depend on the May 16 Maine convention.
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Iowa
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Peter Meade
Black ministers form coalition to lift voice of Frederick County
The Black Ministerial Coalition of Frederick County, led by Rev. Willis Wilson, announces a split yet collaborative stance with the NAACP to empower black and economically deprived residents. Citing King services attendance by no local officials as a catalyst, the group aims to register voters, expand black minister support countywide, and address discrimination in hiring housing and governance.
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Black Ministerial Coalition
Frederick County
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NAACP
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Martin Luther King Jr
Iran hostage crisis marks 100 days with Tehran parade
Iranian President Bani Sadr told Le Monde that release of the 50 American hostages could come if the United States admits past crimes and yields the shah’s extradition. Khomeini urged continued struggle against the United States while signaling future normal relations. Tehran marked the revolution’s anniversary with a massive rally that left injuries and a grandstand collapse in its wake.
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Shah
Tehran
U.S
Iran
Bani Sadr
le Monde
Bani-Sadr
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Ruhollah Khomeini
Khomeini
Tehran Radio
United States
County student officials rail against car search plan
Frederick County legislators plan two bills authorizing school officials to search student cars for drugs drawing sharp criticism from student officers of the Frederick County Association of Student Councils. County principals and vice principals backed the measure at a Saturday meeting with the legislative delegation. Delegation chairman Delphey said two bills would be filed. one local to Frederick County for principals and vice principals, the other statewide extending to trained school security guards. The statewide bill would be sponsored by Delphey and several other delegates. local bill seen as insurance if the state measure fails. Critics include student council leaders David Kehoe and Abby Warshowsky, who argued against the plan.
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Frederick Washington
Raymond £. Beck
Carroll
Frederick
Arthur S. Alperstein
Baltimore County
Dennis C. McCoy
Baltimore City
Carter M. Fockman
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H. Menes
Prince Georges
del. Beck
David Kehoe
Abby Warshowsky
County Student Council Association
Kehoe
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Miss Warshowsky
County farmers press blue law referendum in Frederick
Frederick County farmers at Bettys Restaurant urged a state referendum to repeal blue laws restricting Sunday retail. Pomona Grange and Frederick County Farm Bureau backed the move, planning to present issues to lawmakers, while Senator Julien Delphey opposed any referendum and urged voters to decide at the polls.
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Pomona Grange
Frederick County Farm Bureau
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Betty's
Frederick
Grange Spd Farm Bureau
Weather forecast for Tver region with wind and rain chance
Partly windy weather described for Tver with high temperatures around the mid to upper twenties and lows near freezing. Precipitation chance listed as low with wind shifting from stronger to lighter later. Unclear garbled text references Greek locales and a vague musical or statistical note not tied to the forecast.
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