Iran Launches New Offensive Near Iraqi Border
Iran announced the start of a new offensive as Iraq warned of a major attack and sought international help. The Islamic Republic News Agency said fighting began near midnight with Iranian forces advancing to seize tens of square kilometers of Iraqi-occupied territory along a 460 mile arc between Dehloran and Bostan. The communique claimed two-front progress, artillery support, and proximity to an Iraqi border outpost near Ali-Gharbi.
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Iran
Iraq
Dehloran
Bostan
Islamic Republic
Ali-Gharbi
It Is No Use to Wait for Your Ship to Come In
A Belgian proverb on initiative appears in Inside The News, urging proactive effort over passive waiting. The quote reflects the issue’s focus on self start and practical progress.
Food and Hospitality Notes From Williamsburg Visit
Mary Fonche visits Williamsburg to sample daily meals and southern hospitality. Nanci Bross recommends Mexican soaking as a mood booster. Gail Cissna suggests a spaproor remedy to counteract the plabs.
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Mary Fonche
Williamsburg
Nanci Bross
Gail Cissna
Pot Weather Outlook Across Maryland Counties
A high pressure system dominates the eastern half of the nation with mostly sunny, mild conditions in Western Maryland today and Thursday. Highs near 50 today, upper 20s to near 30 tonight, low 50s Thursday. Chance of rain Friday. Maryland mountains partly cloudy to sunny and milder Thursday. highs near 40 today, mid 40s Thursday. Yesterday temperatures listed for Frederick, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Oakland, and Westminster.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Oakland
Westminster
David Lesher
Lake Linganore residents clash with Frederick County over rate hikes
Lake Linganore residents blasted the Frederick County Commissioners for retroactive water and sewer rate increases tied to the system's 1983 public takeover. Residents complained of surprise bills and high minimums rising from 56 to 109.25, with 40,000 gallons of service costs jumping from 92.60 to 47.43, as officials defended legality and anticipated future relief from growth.
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Lake Linganore
Frederick County
Steven B. Kopec
Old Stone House Lane
Public Works Division
Dennis L. Hiker
Kopec
Public Works
Lawrence W. Johnson
Lake Singapore
Phoenix Properties
Phoenix
Johnson
Galen Clagett
Clagett
Singapore
Lloyd Batzler
Zoning Board Approves Northampton Manor Nursing Home Plan
Frederick's City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously sanctioned Dominick Perini's 11 acre project to build Northampton Manor a two story red brick complex with 240 beds over time near the Odd Fellows Home. The plan includes a 9 bed inpatient unit now plus day care for 20 elderly, with expansion to 120 beds. guided by a $4.8 million county backed bond and a broader Barbara Fritchie Retirement Center vision featuring housing, services, and social events for seniors.
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Dominick Perini
East Street
Frederick City
Perini
Barbara Fritchie
Odd Fellows Home
Perjni
Frederick County site deemed most economical for power plant
Frederick County would be the most economical location for a coal fired power plant in Western Maryland, estimates say. DNR official Jim Teitt notes about 50 million dollars in transmission savings versus Washington County sites, as three Western Maryland sites are studied.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Washington County
Jim Teitt
DNR
Teitt
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Dan-Dee Country Inn
Williamsport
Point of Rocks
Syria backs effort to peace Lebanon amid withdrawal pact tension
Syria said it would cooperate in new efforts to bring peace to Lebanon while Christian ally warned Gemayel not to scrap the May 17 Israeli withdrawal pact. Saudi mediator Hariri met Syrian officials as Gemayel weighs a national coalition plan opposed by Lebanese Front.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Syria
Amin Gemayel
Israel
Gemayel
Rafik Hariri
Abdul-Halim Khaddam
Hariri
Damascus
An-Nahar
As- Safir
Camille Chamoun
The
Lebanese Front
Chamber resolution withholds stand on 10 percent teacher raise
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce passes a resolution supporting quality education and teachers without endorsing a 10 percent salary hike. President Steve Singer cites community responsibility for funding, notes questions about tax methods, and mentions discussions of state aid and alternate funding. Continued on Page A-6.
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Chamber
Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
Steve Singer
Frederick County Commissioners
County Farm Bureau
Singer
FCTA
William Moore
Boe
Patricia Custer
William Hess
Galen Clagett
Closed hearings on Maryland judges probe in Frederick
The Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities holds three day closed hearings at the Frederick County Courthouse this week. State troopers and local district personnel have been summoned as it investigates formal complaints against trial court judges. Security is tight with an armed deputy and plain clothes trooper escorts for witnesses.
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State Commission
Frederick
Attorney General's Office
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