Hijacked jet lands in London near Stansted Airport
About 90 people were aboard a hijacked Air Tanzania Boeing 737 that landed near London at Stansted. Four hijackers claimed links to the Tanzanian Youth Democratic Movement and demanded the ouster of Tanzania's socialist president. Police surrounded the aircraft as Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington, who was in Nairobi, awaited developments.
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Air Tanzania
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Amon Nsekela
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Nairobi
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Michel Picquet
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Williams Defended as Scapegoat in Atlanta Slayings Trial
Jurors enter a full deliberation day in the Wayne Williams murder trial as prosecutors compare him to mass killers and the defense portrays him as a scapegoat for the 28 slayings of young black men in Atlanta. The case hinges on fiber and hair evidence linking Williams to Cater and Payne, two victims, amid a national fear in 1980s Atlanta.
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Idi Amin
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Wayne Williams
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Mary Welcome
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Jimmy Ray Payne
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Payne
Gordon Miller
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Eight killed in Beirut bombing near Syrian checkpoint
A car bomb exploded outside a lumber warehouse near a Syrian checkpoint in West Beirut. At least eight civilians were killed and 27 were wounded. A second blast occurred in a separate attack earlier in the week. No immediate claim of responsibility.
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Beirut
Lebanon
West
Ouzai
Guerrillas strike in El Salvador kill 18 soldiers
Witnesses and military sources say guerrillas killed at least 18 soldiers and bombed 11 vehicles in renewed efforts to topple the civilian military junta. Unidentified attackers in pickup trucks reportedly tossed grenades and fired on ARENA headquarters in San Salvador, with four wounded reported as unconfirmed. ARENA is led by former army major Roberto D Abusson.
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Roberto D’abuisson
Poland bishops urge end to martial law and accord with Solidarity
In Warsaw the Roman Catholic bishops urged Communist authorities to lift martial law and seek a national accord with Solidarity to avert catastrophe. Parliament reopened for a two day session focused on economic reform and ratification of the Dec 13 martial law crackdown by Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski.
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Wojecich Jaruzelski
Major southeast storm brings light snow to Western Maryland
A fast weather update reports a major storm brushing the southeast today, leaving only a light snow cover. In Western Maryland including Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery and Washington counties, expect cloudy skies with light snow tonight and Sunday, highs in the 30s, lows in the 20s, with snow accumulation light and clearing by Sunday. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 35 to 38 across Frederick Hagerstown Westminster Gaithersburg and Leesburg.
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Leesburg
David Lesher
Mount Airy Registrar Philip Leslie Featured In Spotlight
News Post profiles Mount Airy resident Philip Leslie who serves as a Smithsonian registrar and provides insight into museum collections. The piece accompanies a broader page of opinion and cultural notes from staff writers and columnists.
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Joy Pittman
Philip Leslie
Mount Airy
Smithsonian
Nancy Lage
David Hornbeck
Eleanor Powell
Dottie Lambdin
Murray Olderman
Reagan
Walter Mears
Truck stop battle moves to court in New Market
Frederick County lawmakers say courts are the only path after a 4-2 county decision approving a Cardon Oil truck stop near New Market. Del. Charles E. Smith says he drafted bills to block it but they were ruled unconstitutional. no new legislation was filed, and the New Market District Legal Defense Committee will appeal to circuit court with community fundraising urged.
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Frederick Carroll
Charles E. Smith
D-Frederick
Stephen H
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Smith
Frederick County
Maryland
F. Carvel Payne
Legislative Reference
Rules Committee
New Market District Legal Defense
Tee
News-Post
Suzy Brett
Ed Waters Jr
Littrell seeks Western Frederick District 4A seat in Maryland House
Democrat George H. Littrell 47 announces his candidacy for one of District 4A two House seats in western and southern Frederick County. He joins incumbent Del. Charles E. Smith and Sheriff Donald C. Barnes in a contest with County Commissioner Galen R. Clagett rumored to seek District 44. Littrell cites economic growth and private enterprise as paths to employment and dignity, urging aggressive action on the national economy and federal-shifted responsibilities.
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Frederick County
George H. Littrell
Maryland General Assembly
Littrell
Del
Charles E. Smith
D-Frederick
Democratic Party
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Donald C. Barnes
Galen R. Clagett
Frederick City
Clagett
Annapolis
Washington
First female deputy in Frederick County joins sheriff staff
Allison Chapman becomes the counties first female deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff's Department. She began in June 1981 in the court system and now handles civil duties such as serving papers and summonses while pursuing a master's in education. She notes family surprise at her career choice and her experience in university police settings.
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New Jersey
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Hagerstown
Allison Chapman
Sheriff's Department
Sam Yu
Inside The News A cheerful friend is like a sunny day
A cheerful friend brightens days much like sunshine. The piece highlights warmth, companionship, and positive influence, citing a saying by Sir John Lubbock about astronomy and human kindness. It frames friendship as a guiding, uplifting force.
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