Congress intensifies push to shorten Beirut Marines stay
In Washington the congressional chorus calls to end the Marines Beirut deployment sooner. Speaker O'Neill warns action if the president stalls while Sen. Percy, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, criticizes the presence as fueling conflict.
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O'Neill
Charles Percy
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Reagan
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Goodman
Percy
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Israel strikes pro-Iranian bases in Bekaa Valley
Reports from Beirut say Israeli jets hit guerrilla strongholds in east Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. At least 73 people were injured in the air strike with sirens and rubble searches ongoing around Baalbek. Amal leader Nabih Berri urged blood donations as tolls rose.
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Bekaa Valley
Nabih Berri
Amal
Israel
Inside The News Sports TV Listings and Weather Map
TV listings and weather map feature brief items from the Inside The News supplement. Includes program details and local forecast notes with emphasis on sports highlights and upcoming broadcasts. The page preserves period voice and concise, reader-friendly notices.
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Wiedout
Albert Einstein
Maryland lawmakers fault economic agency over growth focus
A panel of state legislators released a report criticizing the state's economic development agency for prioritizing luring new firms into Maryland while neglecting to retain existing businesses. The findings highlight calls for improved support and retention measures to stabilize local jobs and investment.
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Joy Pittman Gurley
El @ BUSINESS/FINANCE
Economic Development Agency
Maryland
Weather Outlook For Western Maryland Front Approaches
Considerable cloudiness today signals a cold front with fair cooler weather to follow. In Western Maryland, Carroll through Washington counties expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight shower risk today, highs near 40, tonight down to mid 20s. Thursday brings partly sunny, breezy, chilly conditions with highs mid 30s. Maryland mountains may see a shower or flurry today, then colder Thursday with highs near 32. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 28 to 40 across listed towns.
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Cumberland
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Oakland
Westminster
David Lesher
Goodman returns to U S soil after Syria captivity
Navy Lt. Robert O. Goodman Jr. arrives at Andrews Air Force Base with Jesse Jackson and heads to the White House for a reception with President Reagan and the aid of Hafez Assad praised. Goodman expresses gratitude for support and reflects on his POW experiences.
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Navy
Robert O. Goodman Jr
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White House
Goodman
Jesse Jackson
Reagan
Jackson
Andrews Air Force Base
Vietnam
Virginia Beach
Hafez Assad
County rejects South Street jail for work release center
Frederick County study finds remodeling the aging South Street jail not cost effective for a prisoner work release center. County plans a $1.4 million unit beside the Ballenger Creek detention center, arguing it would require fewer staff and lower operating costs.
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Frederick
South Street
Galen R. Clagett
C. Kurt Holter
David M. Doxten
Marcie’s Choice Lane
Doxzen
South St
Clagett
General Assembly
South Street Center
Ballenger
Sterling E. Bollinger
Panel studies recycling center to ease bottle bill impact
A seven member committee is formed to study a recycling center that could lessen the effect of a proposed Maryland bottle bill requiring a deposit on beer and soft drink containers. Retailers fear heavy costs while proponents cite litter and energy benefits. county officials and industry groups discuss expanding BIRP.
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John Holmes
Frederick County Liquor Dealers
Holmes
Frederick County
Galen Clagett
Del
George Littrell
D-Frederick
Maryland
Robert Anderson
Coca-Cola
Residents form group to oppose Monumental apartments
Carrollton area residents near South Frederick plan to organize an association to challenge Monumental Associates proposed 312 unit complex on a 1b acre site between Center Street and Mount Olivet Cemetery. They warn of increased traffic and 150 more school children. officials question the student impact while the planning commission reviews two studies on area capacity.
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South Frederick
Monumental Associates
Center Street
Mount Olivet Cemetery
South Frederick Elementary
Frederick
County School Board
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Pinoak Lane
Montgomery County
City Board of Aldermen
Monumental
Ronald N. Young
City Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Remember the switch to 55 mph
Ten years after the 55 mph limit went into effect, motorists rarely notice the signs along interstates. Authorities note national roads are 55 mph, while Frederick County drivers often exceed it. The 1974 Nixon energy crisis measure tied highway funds to enforcement, and initial outcry gave way to acceptance as lifesaving results are observed.
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Frederick County
Richard Nixon
Department of Transportation
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