Robbers take 900 pounds of gold in Florida heist
Two masked gunmen robbed Golden Door Jewelry Creations in a northern Dade County warehouse district during heavy rain. They forced owner Shaul Crediniosu, 59, to open a safe containing gold bars and jewelry and fled with gold valued at seven to nine million dollars after tying him with electrical tape.
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Metro Dade
William McArthur
U S proposes destruction of chemical stockpiles
The United States urged a comprehensive chemical weapon ban with stringent inspections and a plan to destroy stockpiles within ten years of an international accord. Ambassador Louis G Fields told the U N Committee on Disarmament that the pact should ban any activity to create or maintain a chemical weapons capability.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
U.N. Committee On Disarmament
White House seeks compromise on EPA controversy
The White House aims for a compromise on the EPA dispute as Democrats question recent moves within the $1.6 billion toxic waste cleanup program. Spokesman Larry Speakes said Reagan was briefed and Rita Lavelle, fired this week, was questioned at the White House about her departure procedures.
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EPA
Washington
Aoevironmental Protection Agency
Larry Speakes
Humic Bowen Awale
Reagan
Rita Lavelle
Medea collision mars Pride of Baltimore escort in San Diego
The Medea, a restored steel-hulled yacht, struck the anchored sailboat Paidia off Shelter Island while escorting the Pride of Baltimore to its dock. Paidia's stern was hit and its mast snapped, but no injuries were reported. Retired Navy Captain Carl Bowman, museum president, piloted the Medea. The harbor police cited inattention as the cause of the incident.
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Baltimore
Maritime Museem of
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Paidia
Shelter Island
Navy
Carl Bowman
The
Maritime Museum
Ina
Washington merry go round exposes arms sales and CIA payoffs
Columnist Jack Anderson details Ed Wilson paying off officials to ignore arms sales to foreign nations. Other views discuss Reagan's image as Norman Rockwell small town, while Tolstoy studies and tips on language appear. Baltimore trip highlights Little Italy.
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Jack Anderson
CIA
Ed Wilson
Bogdan Kipling
Reagan
America
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Alexander
Leo Tolstoy
Tata
News-Post
Michael Spaur
Baltimore
Little Italy
Major East Coast winter storm moves northward
A powerful winter storm travels along the East Coast bringing heavy snow and strong winds. Western Maryland counties expect 12 to 24 inches with drifting, temperatures in the 20s. Maryland Fountains reports lingering cold with four inches of snow tapering Saturday and highs near 30 Sunday. Yesterday’s highs ranged from 32 to 37 across Frederick Hagerstown Westminster Gaithersburg and Leesburg.
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Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
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Leesburg
David Lesher
Blizzard of 1899 Seen as Worst on Continent
An 1899 blizzard described as the most severe since Maryland’s 1634 settlement is highlighted by a Frederick photograph found at Mrs. J. Walker Carty’s home. David Lesher of the National Weather Service cites the event as the continent’s harshest in memory, with local figures like F. Ross Myers recalling past storms. Judge Edward S. Delaplaine writes on the Blizzard of 1899 for The Frederick Post and The News to run tomorrow.
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J. Walker Carty
Rockwell Terrace
David Lesher
National Weather Service
Lord Calvert
Maryland
F. Ross Myers
Fredericktown Savings Institution
C. Burr
Blizzard Like Storm Closes Schools Across Maryland Counties
A heavy snowstorm hit Frederick County and surrounding Maryland counties prompting early Friday closures from Frederick to Washington. The snow emergency was activated as crews salted and plowed, with roads reported snow covered and zero visibility at Frederick Airport. Police urged nonessential travel and Central Alarm noted emergency vehicles accompanied by four-wheel drive units.
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Central Alarm
Snowstorm Threatens Record Frede County Snowfall
News-Post meteorologist David Lesher warned Friday's storm could surpass past Frederick County blizzards with 12 to 24 inches of accumulation. He cited 17 inches in 1979 and 1942 as severe benchmarks, while noting 18 inches in 1899 for a potential worst. Winds around 20 mph and wind chills near 16 below zero prompted many offices to close.
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News-Post
David Lesher
Frederick County
Mont
Leaders call end to truck strike after violence protest
Washington AP report says independent truckers urge drivers to return to work and end protests aimed at pressuring Congress to roll back new truck taxes and fees. Some drivers support ending the strike while others claim leaders caved in. Parkhurst, head of the Independent Truckers Association, said the protest would end after assurances from 35 congressmen, though momentum had waned and violence had declined.
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Congress
Mike Parkhurst
Independent Truckers Association
Parkhurst
Drivers glad it's over after 11 day truckers strike
Emotions varied among independent truckers at I-70 Truck City as word spread that the 11 day shutdown ended. Some hadn’t heard, others relieved, while a few doubted impact. Clarence Yeager of Virginia and Larry Fritz of Wisconsin voiced mixed views on the violence and ongoing disruption.
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Clarence Yeager
Virginia
County Sheriff's Plan Emphasizes Crime Prevention
Sheriff Robert Snyder urged Frederick County agencies to lead a county crime prevention program matching the state police effort. He cited a federally funded DWI program and proposed a county wide budget focus, plus a telephone reporting method to cut travel and save time. In Emmitsburg crime rises with weekend fights and no weekend police, and speeding near Singanore High School draws his attention. Snyder warned growth will require expanded police protection as the county expands, urging ongoing police funding.
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Robert Snyder
Snyder
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff’s Department
State Police
Emmitsburg
Criminal Justice Sys
Old Annapolis Road
Singanore High School
Mardi Gras Ball Rescheduled For Sunday In Frederick
Inclement weather forces the 1983 Mardi Gras Ball to move from Friday to Sunday at the Sheraton Inn Frederick. Frederick Woman's Civic Club President Mrs. Fred Palmer says the event keeps the original schedule with the royal court presentation at 8 30 p m and dancing at 9 p m, featuring the Bill Krantz Combo and Everybody's Brother.
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Frederick Woman’s Civic Club
Fred Palmer
Royal Court
Bill Krantz
Everybody's Brother
Sharon resigns as defense minister after cabinet vote
Israel moves to accept Beirut massacre commission's findings with Sharon resigning his defense post while Begin backs the recommendation. The cabinet voted 16 to 1, with Sharon allegedly dissenting, as Moshe Arens is named potential successor and Begin ponders a temporary hold on the defense portfolio.
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Israel
Beirut
Israel Radio
Moshe Arens
United States
Menachem Begin
Sharon
Begin
Ezer Weizman
Dror Zeigerman
Likud
Yossi Sarid
Labor Party
Army Radio
No Street Parking Asked During Snow
Frederick police chief Maj. Richard J. Ashton asks citizens not to park on city streets unless no other option exists to keep main streets clear for travel.
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Richard J. Ashton
Frederick
Words of Wisdom on Equality and Self Knowledge
The saying asserts that true cleverness admits its own error, as Chesterton notes that every wise person recognizes their own stupidity. It frames equality as a doctrine urging humility and self awareness.
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