Reagan cleans EPA firings as lawmakers seek more heads
President Reagan demanded resignations from EPA Inspector General Matthew Novick and Assistant Administrator John Horton amid probing into government-time tasks. A House Ways and Means panel approved a 265 billion Social Security rescue plan, while Senate Finance pursues reform hearings. Investigations probe PagansBruno family links as leaders invoke the Fifth Amendment. Reagan calls for a Palestinian homeland concept amid Middle East peace remarks at a New York breakfast.
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Reagan
Matthew Novick
John P. Horton
Washington
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Texas
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Social Security
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Senate Finance Committee
National Commission On Social Security Reform
New York
New York Times
Middle East
Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Do Not Cut Heart Attack Risk
In Boston and across the United States, researchers report that switching to low nicotine cigarettes does not reduce heart attack danger. Smokers face triple the usual risk regardless of brand, with the study examining nicotine and carbon monoxide effects on heart health. The findings challenge the belief that low-nicotine brands lessen cardiovascular risk.
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Boston
Ple
Soviets and Americans to meet in exchange program
In Seattle under an exchange program, Soviet and American citizens were set to meet Friday for a cultural event. A last minute withdrawal by Frederick J. Knecht of the U.S. Information Agency left the program without his participation as a private individual, per organizer Steve Hayes.
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Seattle
Yuri Andropov
State Department
Frederick J. Knecht
U.S. Information Agency
Steve Hayes
Gambling quote mars weather map feature
A quotation attributed to George Washington appears with Inside The News Weather Map, framing gambling as a vice linked to avarice and mischief. The line serves as a provocative intro or sidebar alongside the weather-focused page element.
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George Washington
U.S
Weather notes for Virginia and Maryland regions
A low pressure system moves east over Virginia bringing light snow tonight. Clearing and colder air follows. Western Maryland turns cloudy today with highs mid forties and a chance of one to two inches of snow ending Friday. Maryland mountains see light snow this afternoon ending Friday with highs near 90 and very cold lows. windy Friday into Saturday.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
David Lesher
Washington column questions EPA official luxury use of funds
Washington Merry-Go-Round by Jack Anderson critiques an EPA official living in luxury at taxpayers expense. Other Views by Lucian Warren outlines astrology forecasts and Maine estimates. Alyse Emberg notes a local couple and horse event. Rita C. Bobowski covers Smithsonian pieces on Black erik NeeTE. Area engineers celebrate Engineers Week with February 2024 projects.
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Washington
Jack Anderson
EPA
Lucian Warren
Maine
Alyse Emberg
Smithsonian
Rita C. Bobowski
Erik Neete
Hedes
Area fuel dealers forecast continued decline in prices
Area heating oil and gasoline dealers predict further price drops as a mild winter reduces consumption and stations report occasional sub dollar gasoline. Austin Shepley of H L Mills Gas Co notes prices fell below one dollar and expects possible declines toward July, though next week’s change is uncertain. An announced Saudi Persian Gulf price agreement aimed at lowering crude costs was referenced.
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Austin Shepley
H.L. Mills Gas Co
East Patrick Street
Shepley
Saudi Arabia
Persian Gulf
Artz Library May Open Thursdays If Budget Passes
If the FCPL budget is approved by county commissioners the C Burr Artz Library could move to a six day week and the Emmitsburg branch hours would stay at five days. The plan adds two full time staff and one part time worker while delaying any Emmitsburg cut until the budget action.
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Artz Library
Frederick County Public Library
FCPL
C. Burr Artz
Emmitsburg
Martha Reynolds
CPL
Artz
John H. Tisdale
Walkersville
Miss Rey
County Cam Construction clash over courthouse records
Cam Construction Co. and Frederick County spar in Baltimore County Circuit Court over access to records on the county's new courthouse. Cam seeks a summary judgment under the Maryland Public Information Act, arguing records are public. county counters FOIA as not a private discovery tool. Judge Cullen Holmes postponed ruling, noting the dispute may require further consideration. The suit seeks $2.1 million in an arbitration claim and touches on potential staff expansion and a Walkersville branch as part of long-range planning.
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Towson
Cam Construction Co
Frederick County
Cam
Baltimore County Circuit Court
William M. Huddles
Huddles
Lawrence E. Speelman
Speelman
Baltimore County
Cullen Holmes
Maryland Court of Appeals
Court of Special Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Mayor blasts zoning boss as city admits permit mistake
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young criticized county Zoning Appeals Chairman Glenn Browning for unprofessional remarks after the board delayed a decision on a two car garage at a Hamburg Road water treatment facility. The city said construction began in December without required permits and will seek a 22 foot variance from a 50 foot front yard setback. the case resumes next month.
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Hamburg Road
Ronald N. Young
Board of Zoning Appeals
Postal Service
East Patrick Street
Glenn Browning
Browning
Young
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