Former guardsmen face trial in 1980 churchwomen killings
Five ex national guardsmen were ordered to stand trial for the 1980 killings of four American churchwomen in San Salvador. An appellate judge said a jury trial could start within six weeks, with possible final appeal to the Supreme Court. Earlier appeals blocked the case amid witness concerns. Meanwhile in Washington, auditors warned El Salvador's land reform program faces bleak prospects despite upbeat congressional reports.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Supreme Court
United States
July space shuttle mission canceled over secret payload
AP reports NASA canceled the July shuttle mission after the Defense Department withdrew a secret payload. The decision, second cancellation for this mission originally planned last fall, leaves four astronauts earthbound again amid IUS booster concerns.
Uninsured motorist fines rise in Maryland Senate vote
The Maryland Senate approved a bill increasing penalties for uninsured drivers to up to $1,000. The measure sets fines from $100 to $300 for five days of uninsured status, with the DMV able to waive the fine for valid reasons. The legislation moves to the House of Delegates.
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Annapolis
Maryland Senate
House of Delegates
Senate
Department of Motor Vehicles
Politicians Do More Funny Things Naturally Quote
A concise quotation from Wilbur Rogers humorist noting politicians perform curious acts beyond deliberate effort. The line reflects political theater and wit characteristic of early American satirists.
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Wil Rogers
Community Highlights On Youth and Health Programs
A series by Pittman Gurley examines latchkey children and rising youth issues. Matt Neufeld profiles a program educating youth about alcohol abuse. Sonia Boin explores five couples involved with a psychiatric clinic in Western Maryland for understanding ups and downs. David Rice discusses Begonia a crossbred animal linked to marriage. A two part report reviews a proposed power plant site in Frederick County versus two sites in Washington County.
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Joy Pittman Gurley
Matt Neufeld
Sonia Boin
Maryland
David Rice
Frederick County
Washington County
Weather forecast for Maryland flood risk and temps
Yesterday's heavy rain will cause the Monocacy River at Frederick to flood this afternoon and the Potomac at Point of Rocks to flood early Thursday. Western Maryland remains partly cloudy and mild this afternoon with highs 55 to 60.
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Frederick
Potomac
Point of Rocks
Maryland
Carroll
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Oakland
Westminster
David Lesher
Flooding Closes Roads as Frederick County Sees Heavy Rain
Frederick County experiences persistent rainfall with 40 roads closed due to floodwaters. Monocacy River expected to crest around 1 p.m. and the Potomac at Point of Rocks seven feet above flood stage. Meteorologist notes snowmelt and ice dam melt amplifying the situation.
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Frederick County
Maryland
News-Post
David Lesher
Lesher
Siow
Tee Aountains
Rains flood Monocacy area causing road closures across regions
Flooding from rainfall swelled Monocacy waters leaving many roads closed Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Woodsboro and Carol Manor rescued five people from high water Tuesday night as crews monitor continued flood risks and potential seepage into areas near Israel's Creek and Md. 26.
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Kesville Road
Mumma Ford
Eylers Valley
Flint Road
Buck Lantz Road
Black Road
Roddy Creek
Skyrock Mill Road
Old Fort Ritchie
Ebby Road
Greenfield Road
Della Road
Ford Fields Road
Highland School Road
Crow Rock Road
Brethren Church Road
Delauter Road
Mink Farm Road
Foxville Tower Road
Retreat Road
Israel's Creek
Woodsboro
Carol Manor
Frederick Heights Adds 36 Low Income Units in Frederick
Frederick Heights plans 36 subsidized apartments as part of a 182 unit complex to be built with industrial revenue bonds. Arwell Limited Partnership seeks a 7.5 million bond to develop four acres and guarantee rents based on income, with at least 20 percent of units set aside for low income renters under federal guidelines.
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Frederick Heights
Frederick City
Arwell Limited Partnership
Frederick
Arwell
City
William duBell
Frederick Heghts
duBell
duBeil
Willow Crest
Hunters Glen
Providence Court
Gemayel Ready to Scrap Lebanon Israel Withdrawal Pact
President Amin Gemayel, facing a fractured U S trained army, is said to be ready to cancel the May 17 Lebanon Israel troop withdrawal accord to avert a government collapse. Militants control key routes around Beirut as Druse and Amal forces clear areas south of the Marine base at Beirut airport. The plan to withdraw Syrian troops and Israeli forces was opposed by various factions amid intensified fighting in Beirut and northern Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Amin Gemayel
Israel
An-Nahar
As- Safir
Gemayel
West
Khalde
Amal
Druse
Walid Jumblatt
Progressive Socialist Party
Doha
Salemein Franjieh
Pierre Gemayel
Christian Phalange Party
Syria
Chouf
Aley
Bush says it is too early for any summit
In Moscow Vice President Bush says Chernenko agrees to move talks toward a constructive path but rules out an imminent summit. He describes the meeting as frank and productive while declining to detail proposals or ground for resuming Geneva talks.
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George Bush
Konstantin A. Chernenko
Bush
Geneva
Chernenko
Reagan
Red Square
Yur. Y. Andropov
Chersenko
Helmut Kohl
West Germany
Indira Gandhi
India
Margaret Thatcher
Britain
Pierre Mauroy
France
Andropov
Kochi
Mohammed Zia ul-Haq
Shintaro Abe
Sandro Pertini
Italy
Soviet Union
NATO
Europe
City Sets Constant Yield Tax At $1.51 In Md City
Maryland officials recommend the city set its July property tax at the constant yield of 1.51, higher than last year’s 1.46. Mayor Ronald N. Young notes public properties are tax exempt and the city adds 5 cents for exempt property values. a public hearing will explore the reasoning.
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Frederick
Maryland
Ronald N. Young
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