Beirut Cyprus hijack ends with delayed return after escape attempts
A Lebanese Airlines Boeing 707 hijacked by a Lebanese Cruse calling himself Abu Amr diverted from Beirut to Cyprus after a chaotic incident. Ten crew aboard. flight engineer escaped in Cyprus. one passenger Tawfik Hamada died. several others injured. The hijacker threatened to blow up the plane and demanded Cyprus, insisting he could contact the United States.
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Amin Gemayel
Hassan
Naameh
Cyprus
Tawfik Hamada
Beirut
Larnaca
Beirut International Airport
Cruse
Abu Amr
United States
Warm spell continues across Western Maryland through Sunday
A southwesterly flow brings mild, partly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers across Western Maryland through Sunday. Highs 58 to 64, lows 45 to 52, with mountains remaining mild and shower chances. Snow persists in Maryland mountains though depths recede, include 18 inches in Oakland yesterday.
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Maryland
Carrell
Frederick
Boward
Westgomery
Washington
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Oakland
Westminster
Weather forecast shows showers east to snow into north
The National Weather Service predicts Sunday showers from the Gulf coast to New England with a frontal system turning to snow in the northern areas. Rain is also forecast for parts of the Pacific Northwest.
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National Weather Service
Gulf Coastal
New England
Pacific Northwest
Illness Among Poor Tied to Welfare Cuts
University of Michigan professor Rosemary C. Sarri links welfare reductions to rising medical inaccessibility for families near poverty. She notes chronic illness hinders employment, increases public assistance needs, and perpetuates poverty as Medicaid and food stamp benefits were reduced since 1981.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Rosemary C. Sarri
Funeral notices from Uniontown to Frederick area
Funeral services were held for Maudie Melvinn Haines in Uniontown at New Windsor Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Jane Billingslea. Interment followed at Methodist Cemetery with listed bearers. Also noted are services for Therese Denny in Petersville, Evelyn Stull in Utica, George Bowins in Buckeystown, and Lester Stambaugh in Walkersville with details on officiants, bearers, and interment sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therese Deany
Therese “Terry” Denny
Owings Mills
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Petersville
Peter Hiltz
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Michael Denny
John Denny
Chris Halpin
Gilbert Boggs
Gary Cupp
John Cupp
John T. Williams
Brunswick
Obituary for Jack G. McKee of Martinsburg West Virginia
Jack G. McKee 70 of Martinsburg West Virginia died Friday February 22 at Heartland Nursing Home He was husband of Edna Miller McKee Born in Berkeley County he was a farmer in Whitings Neck and member of Mount Wesley United Methodist Church and Liberty Council 137 Jr Q U A M Surviving include wife three daughters one son seven grandchildren four great grandchildren The family will receive friends February 23 24 at Brown Funeral Home Services February 25 with burial at Pleasant View Memory Gardens Memorials to Mount Wesley United Methodist Church care of David Kendig.
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Jack G. McKee
Jack Greenwood McKee
Martinsburg
W. Vz
Heartland Nursing Home
Edna Miller McKee
Berkeley County
West Virginia
McKee
John William and
Effie Lemaster McKee
Whitings Neck
Mount Westley United Methodist Church
Scra
Ganz McKee
Marlowe
W. Va
Homer McKee
Kearneysville
Brown Funeral Home
Allan Boeht
Pleasant View Memory Gardens
Mount Wesley United Methodist Church
David Kendig
Rt. 3
W.va
YMCA to elect board members at dinner meeting
Frederick County YMCA nominating chairperson Peggy Hoff announced seven candidates for the board including Garry Diamondstone Frank Musser Rand Gil Derge and Richard Walter Re-elected are Don Briggs George Chapin Kitty Reed Sue Jovin Gary Smyle and Bes Warshaweky The 16th annual dinner meeting on Tuesday March 19 will be in the International Room Reservations cost 650 for adults five for children Call 663 5131 to reserve The meeting notes voting eligibility ages 15 or tenth grade and current dues News also notes Mr and Mrs James B Sier observe their 1st wedding anniversary on Saturday Feb 23
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Frederick County
YMCA
Peggy Hoff
Garry Diamondstone
Frank Musser
Rand Gil Derge
Richard Walter
Don Briggs
George Chapin
Kitty Reed
Sue Jovin
Gary Smyle
Bes Warshaweky
Carl Gaites
Watsons
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the News
Aad
George
Selopleine Jr
Fred J. Archibeld
Myron W. Rendoll
Edward F. Atul
Philip W. Hammon
William 4. Iain Jr
Marlene 8. Young
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Aune Potricna Trees P.O
Montgomery County
Rockville
News Matters
David Lesher
Sun
National Weather Seaice
NOAA
US Dept of Commerce
Wouk
Headquarters Family Hair Styling
Weverton
Mary Moore
Tonya Stream
Sat. & Sons
Queen’s Antiques
St. Frederick, Maryland
Carroll County Clothing
Stephen ST. Martinsey
Evelyn E. Stull
Hansonville Road
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Utica
Robert S. McElnrey II
Lewistown
Opossumtown Pike
Stull
Glenn C. Stull
George Edward Bowins
E. South St
Buckeystown United Methodist Church
Sherman Mason
Keith Bowins
Earl Weedon
David Sappington
David Brown
Jerome Brown
Addi Layer
Ray Brightfol
Milton Randolph
Hope Hill Cemetery
Hopeland
Fort Detrick
Carol King
C.E. Hicks II
Lester F. Stambaugh
Connecticut Ave
Kensington
Stauffer Fuera
Fulton Ave
Walkersville
Burnis D. Barrett
First Baptist Church
Lance Young
Brian Young
Dennis Long
Marc Wachter
Timmy Gilbert
Don Sikes
Resthoven Memorial Gardens
Stambaugh
Marie E. (Bierney) Stambaugh
James B. Sier
Reich’s
Ford Road
World Health Organization
H. Lee
M.D
Edward H. K- King
C.A
Shin Shin So
YF Frederick
Terrace Office Center
Collage Terrace
Frederic Mon
Rapht
Phe
Kline
Federal Ford
FORD
Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg
RG. WV
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