Jesse Jackson's Damascus mission frees American pilot
The Rev. Jesse Jackson secured the release of Navy Lt. Robert Goodman Jr. from Syria after a raid against gun emplacements left the pilot dead. Editorial reaction is mixed, praising the rescue while noting Jackson's political ambitions and potential impact on Reagan's foreign policy.
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Jesse Jackson
Navy
Robert Goodman Jr
Hafez Assad
Goodman
Syria
Jackson
Assad Freedom
Reagan
Fritz Mondale
John Glenn
Mideast
Sioux City
Iowa
U.S. Navy
Robert Goodman
Lang
Minneapolis Star and Tribune
Richmond News
The
Arizona Republic
Assad
Evening Sun
Baltimore
Lebanon
Tucson
Aziz
Damascus
Tran
New York Daily News
America
United States
Beirut
New York Times
Coodman
U.S
Middle East
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Hama
Detroit Free Press
Detroit News
Geneva
Kansas City Times
Marcos First Lady vs Ambassador Sparks Manila Feud
A strange feud erupts in Manila between Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos and U S ambassador Michael Armacost. Once seen as a Marcos ally, Armacost seeks distance from the regime amid Aquino’s 1983 murder, while Imelda leads a campaign labeling him meddling. Armacost warns that unresolved Aquino case risks U S Philippines ties.
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Washington
Manila
Philippines
Michael Armacost
Ferdinand Marcos
Imelda Marcos
Armacost
Reagan
Marcos
Benigno Aquino
U.S
Aquino
Manila Overseas Press Club
Seattle
Eric Peterson
San Diego
California
Long Island
Joel Cohen
Frede rick County notes from January 1904 and 1933 events
From the News-Past files, items include a 1904 building operation tally with a $160,812.50 total, a 1933 comparison, Dr Albert J McCartney to speak at the January 14 event for the Young Men's Bible Society, and Roosevelt era bond policy affecting local home loan bonds. Also reported are the Frederick County Agricultural Society's 1922 deficit retirement and a leadership change at United Fire Company with W Bartgis Storm succeeding Robert A Bennett.
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Albert J. McCartney
Washington
Young Men's Bible Society
Frederick County
Frederick
W. Bartgis Storm
Robert A. Bennett
United Fire Company of
Frederick Memorial Hospital receives $100 pledge for pediatrics wing
A 1964 contribution by Evelyn R. White Studio of Dance funds the Frederick Memorial Hospital building fund for a pediatrics department in the new wing. Jerry Sauler confirms the pledge and its intended use. Also reported are the Frederick Bridge Club’s weekly game at the Holiday Inn with listed attendees and Charles L. Strosnider Sr. joining L.B. Nicodemus Maytag Appliance Center to advise customers.
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Evelyn R. White
Studio of Dance
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Jerry Sauler
Frederick Bridge Club
Holiday Inn
Horace Rees
Witneys
Walter Snow
H.G. Schwartz
Sammel Birely
Ross V. Smith
Gerad Yonetz
Manuel M. Weinberg
Ira O'Connor
Charles Arotsky
Earl Rhoderick
Charles A. Price
Glenn C. Wilhite
Charles L. Strosnider SR
L.B. Nicodemus Maytag
North Market Street
Mr. Strosnider
Fotomac Edison
Readers urge continued good education in Frederick County
Letters praise Parade Magazine’s take on American education, highlighting local SAT and California test scores, teacher quality, and funding concerns. The writer urges retaining staff, notes high turnover and compensation gaps, and calls for careful evaluation of national politics while supporting a strong school system and potential tax increases.
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Parade Magazine
Marguerite Michaels
Bernard Garzer
Frederick County
California
Board of Education
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Associated Press
Sun-Times
Chicago
Nana
SEN
Ema
Jack Anderson
Atlanta
J.M. Hall
George McGovern
D-S.d
McGovern
Charles Manatt
Johnson
Humphrey
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Hems
Franklin D Roosevelt
Frederick County Agricultural Society
William L. Hoore
Grenada
Commie
Poland
East Germany
Russia
Pravda
Mussolini
Jesus
Charles E. Gouker
Elaine Cosgrave
Janice Beachley
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