Reagan warns of ominous Middle East war cloud
President Reagan calls the Lebanon setbacks ominous and urges urgent pursuit of peace. A senior official says the national obsession with Marines should end as 1200 to 1300 troops are pulled offshore. A plan to withdraw most Marines within 30 days may be announced after multinational coordination. In Maryland, more claimants surface for 442 383 dollars found by maids in a motel room, with county officials urging filings and warning of legal costs for meritless claims.
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Senate votes to broaden Maryland shield law for reporters
The Maryland Senate approved 45 to 2 a bill to expand shield law protections for journalists. The measure would bar compelled disclosure of unpublished or published information gathered while reporting, aligning with broader protections beyond protecting only confidential sources. The bill now advances to the House for consideration.
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West Virginia to spray trail segment for gypsy moths
Interior Department officials have given verbal approval for a section of the Appalachian Trail in West Virginia to be sprayed with insecticide U5 to combat gypsy moths. State officials identified Blue Ridge Mountain to Eastern Panhandle as high egg clusters and fear defoliation if eggs hatch this spring. The plan faced objections from the Park Service and the Interior Department.
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Food recalled as pesticide controversy continues
The Associated Press reports a week after federal limits on ethylene dibromide were urged, states diverge. New Jersey, Maine, Virginia and Florida recall tainted foods while Ohio, Washington and Texas adopt federal standards. Massachusetts and New York doubt EPA stringency, and many states have taken no action.
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Store urges men to give her a gun for Valentine
In Nashville a gun shop promotes a Colt Agent Special handgun as a lasting gift of love. The ad in The Tennessean’s Sunday Showcase Magazine offers a women’s handgun training class with purchase and lists the pistol with 100 rounds of ammo for 214.95 dollars. Credit cards are accepted.
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Words of Wisdom From The News: Twain Quip Recalled
A quotation attributed to Mark Twain highlights a paradox in wisdom. The line notes that crossing wisdom with a cat would improve man but deteriorate the cat, reflecting Twain's wit and ironic view of human foibles.
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Maryland Agriculture Week prep and local farm honor noted
Preparations are underway for Maryland Agriculture Week February 27 to March 3. A local man who owns the oldest farm in Tow a is honored in the state. Area farmers hear differing views on the ecological impact of sewage sludge.
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Rainy day ahead then sunny Wednesday in Maryland region
A broad rain area ahead of a weak cold front soaks Western Maryland today with highs 48 to 55 and clearing tonight. Wednesday brings mostly sunny pleasant weather, with fog likely in the morning and cool lows around 39 to 40. Observed regional temps include Frederick 55 to 40, Cumberland 64 to 30, Hagerstown 60s, Westminster 57 to 38.
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FCTA survey highlights low morale in Frederick schools
Frederick County teachers survey shows about half view morale as a problem with 68 questions. Majority blame leadership and clerical burdens while 80 percent disagree the superintendent is receptive to teachers and 90 percent say he does not foster high morale. Results released after December mail survey and tabulated by the National Education Association.
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City planners reject 298 unit apartment plan in Frederick
Frederick City Planning Commission rejected developer Richard Brinker’s 298 unit cluster behind Mount Olivet Cemetery off Prospect Boulevard. Opponents from Carrollton Neighborhood Association argued the 18 plus per acre density clashed with zoning and cemetery context, despite Brinker offering two story buildings and reduced setbacks. Commission member Menconeri noted the comprehensive plan allows fewer than 11 residences per acre, not the proposed density, and cemetery concerns remain significant.
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Teachers protest proposed retirement system changes in Annapolis
Thousands of teachers and state workers gathered outside the Statehouse in Annapolis to oppose proposed changes to Maryland's retirement system. Frederick County teachers joined the turnout, waving placards and denouncing Governor Hughes and legislative leaders. The protest highlighted claims the plan would divert retirement funds to Bay cleanup programs and questioned the fiscal health of the pension system.
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Nakhleh Critiques Reagan Middle East Policy Inbrief
Dr Emile A Nakhleh a political science professor at Mount St Marys College spoke at a Frederick County United Democrats meeting last night arguing power hinges on diplomacy and firefights cannot support strong positions. He linked events in Beirut Iran hostage crisis and Lebanese civil strife to warn of diplomacy versus military force in US policy.
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Andropov Buried In Soviet State Funeral In Moscow
Tens of thousands attend as Andropov is laid to rest beneath the Kremlin wall in Red Square. Chernenko hails him as a peace advocate while world leaders and officials gather for the ceremony. The coffin is carried to the Lenin mausoleum amid bands and whistles as Russia observes a day of mourning.
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Walkerville Elementary Discrimination Probe Finds No Evidence
OCR in Philadelphia concluded no evidence showed Walkeraville Elementary teacher discriminated against a student due to race or disability. The December investigation followed a parent’s claim of differential treatment and alleged abusive behavior, though OCR found insufficient proof and noted officials did not investigate as promised.
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