Congress presses to shorten Marines Beirut stay
In Washington the House and Senate clash over Lebanon policy. Speaker O'Neill warns action will come if the president does not move within weeks. Senator Percy backs a war powers measure to extend the 1600 Marines in Beirut for 18 months through April 1985.
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Eramrop Hyd
Washington
Congressional
U.S
Lebanon
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
House
Senate
Congress
O'Neill
Charles Percy
RML
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Reagan
Beirut
Israel strikes pro Iran guerrilla bases in Lebanon
In the Bekaa Valley near Baalbek, Israeli jets hit pro Iranian guerrilla strongholds. Nabih Berri of Amal warned the toll could rise above 73 as civil defense teams and Syrian forces comb rubble. He urged blood donations and vowed to escalate actions in southern Lebanon.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Israel
Bekaa Valley
Nabih Berri
Amal
Reagan undecided on new taxes amid 1985 budget plan
Washington reports President Reagan has not yet decided whether to embrace new taxes to trim the deficit as he finalizes a red ink budget. Budget officials and Republicans say decisions so far would set 1985 spending near 920 to 930 billion dollars with a projected 185 billion dollar deficit ahead of a late January budget submission to Congress.
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Washington
Reagan
Capitol Hill
Capon
Congress
Kennedy hospitalized with hepatitis and ulcers in gut
Senator Edward M. Kennedy remains hospitalized at George Washington University Hospital with symptoms of dehydration and gastrointestinal illness. Tests found anemia from GI bleeding and an ulcer in the small intestine. two units of blood were given.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Massr
Robert Shrum
Kennedy
George Washington University Hospital
Shrum
State agency report flags high fees hindering firms
A state paper reports that the state's economic development agency imposes fees seen as excessive, deterring new firms and failing to support existing businesses. The piece references legislative scrutiny and calls for reform to improve business conditions. The article also notes broader social roles of foster writs and a local childbirth case, though details remain fragmented.
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Petman Gurley
Eee
Ela
Ate
Ccs
Fee Teceniegles
Weather forecast mixed with cold temps across counties
Clearing and cooler tonight with low near mid thirties. Wednesday breezy and chilly with highs in the mid forties. Western Hartland scone and Frederick area expect partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers. Highs near 40 in Bartland Mountains. tonight's lows near 20. Thursday highs around mid thirties. Yesterday temperatures ranged Frederick 43, Cumberland 36, Oakland 30.
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Thureday
Hartland Scone
Frederick
Newari
Montgomery
Westington
Chewly
Bartland
Therday
Goodman returns to U S soil after Syria capture
Navy Lt Robert O Goodman Jr returns to U S soil after a month in Syrian captivity. He rides a military jet with Jesse Jackson to Andrews Air Force Base and heads to a White House reception with Ronald Reagan. Jackson and Goodman greet cheering crowds as a high school band plays.
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Washington
Navy
Robert O. Goodman I Jr
America
U.S
White House
Goodman
Jesse Jackson
Reagan
Jackson
Bi Reagan
Andrews Air Force Base
County Rejects South Street Work Release Center Plan
Frederick County study finds renovating the aging South Street jail for a 40 bed work release center is not cost effective. Commissioners favor a new $1.4 million unit beside the Ballenger Creek jail, arguing it costs less to operate and needs fewer staff.
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Frederick County
Ballenger Creek
Frederick
South Street
Galen R. Clagett
C. Kurt Holter
David M. Doxzsen
Marcie’s Choice Lane
Doxzen
Clagett
South St
General Assembly
South Street Center
Ballenger
Sterling E. Bollinger
Panel Studies Recycling Center Impact of Bottle Bill in Frederick
A seven member committee forms to study a Frederick County recycling center to mitigate the proposed bottle bill's impact on retailers. Maryland lawmakers will discuss the deposit proposal on beer and soft drinks this session. Proponents cite litter and landfill relief. retailers warn of space, cost, and handling burdens for empties.
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Jessen
Maryland General Assembly
Iola Holmes
Frederick County Liquor Dealers
Holmes
Frederick County
Galen Clagett
Del
George Littrell
D-Frederick
Maryland
Robert Anderson
Mid-Avanta Coca-Cola
Carrollton residents plan association to block new apartments
Carrollton area residents consider forming an association to oppose a midrise apartment complex next to South Frederick Elementary. They warn traffic and school impacts, while a Frederick County official doubts a large student increase. The project drew attention after the city awarded a $15 million industrial revenue bond. planning commission later deferred a decision.
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Carrollton
Frederick le Frederick
Berance
Wewever
Chaunty School Board
Montgomery County
Joe
Goa
City Board of Aldermen
Dee
Monumental
Ronald N. Young
Arena
Planning Commission
Recalling the 55 mph switch on highways
Ten years after the nationwide 55 mph limit, motorists overlook the signs while some drivers exceed 80 mph on Frederick County interstates. Nixon signed the rule in 1974 to curb fuel use, threatening loss of federal funds for noncompliance. initial outcry gave way to acceptance as lifesaving outcomes emerge.
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Jose
Frederick County
Richard Nixon
Department of Transportation
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