Deadly Southeast Australian Fires Reach 71 Fatality Toll
In southeast Australia the brushfires have killed 71, destroying about 3,000 homes since Wednesday. 700 firefighters and 50 water tankers battle fires near Warburton and in Adelaide hills as authorities warn danger remains high. A 19 year old youth is charged with starting a blaze in the Adelaide hills.
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Warburton
South Australia
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Frederick County OKs bonds for hospital and wineries
Frederick County officials cleared two local measures during the 1983 session. A $30 million general obligation bond plan will finance Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Elm Street School site purchase and expansion, repaid by the hospital. A winery bill allowing on premise sales received quick approval, both pending local endorsement.
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Reagan renews pledges on crime and prayer
President Reagan told early supporters there is unfinished business on the conservative agenda and pledged to push anti crime legislation, abolition of the Education Department, a school prayer amendment, and a congressional debate on abortion on demand at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
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Reagan
Department of Education
Centenarian Gurney Brashear Seeks Third Marriage
Gurney Brashear of Monrovia, who turned 100 on January 29, hopes to wed again after two prior marriages. He says he loves women and needs only someone to help him into the car for a future wedding. The Bush Creek Church of the Brethren member has eight children, 36 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. He also dreams of gardening and fishing, and recently recovered from a hip fracture with family care.
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Nanci Broas
Thought for Today by John Barrymore Quote
A daily reflection credits American actor John Barrymore with the line about aging and dreams. The remark contrasts regrets with ongoing ambitions, attributed to the early 20th century stage and screen figure.
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John Barrymore
Mary Fouche interview with Army Reserve unit commander
In a personal profile, Mary Fouche explores how the local Army Reserve operates through an interview with station commander Sgt. William E. Smith. The piece frames daily duties, training tempo, and community roles while highlighting leadership perspectives.
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Mary Fouche
William E. Smith
Carolyn Barranca
Madeline Jacobs
Dottie Lambdin
Whittier
Weather forecast outlines clearer skies then rain ahead
A high pressure centered over the eastern U S promises pleasant weather in western Maryland today and Sunday with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s and nights near 30s. A cold front moving from the Midwest will bring clouds and a chance of rain Monday into Monday night. Readings from Frederick to Gaithersburg show mid 30s to mid 40s with notable warm pockets in the day.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Tie Jan Lan
California Governor Orders Foat Extradited
Ginny Foat once a leading California NOW figure awaits extradition to Louisiana on a murder charge from 1965. Governor George Deukmejian ordered the extradition Friday as Foat remains on paid leave from her state NOW post.
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Ginny Foat
California
Lousiana
National Organization For Women
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George Deukmejzan
Mass shooting leaves 13 dead at Seattle private club
AP reports thirteen people killed during an apparent robbery at a private club in Seattle's Chinatown district. Police say twelve bodies were found inside, two victims wounded were taken to Harborview. one later died. A man shot in the head among the wounded. motive undetermined. Officers found gaming tables in the alleyway club near Kingdome.
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Chinatown
Harborview Medical Center
Gary Flynn
Flynn
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