Caution urged as Halley sightseers eye the sun
Frederick optician Dr. Philip Evich warns that looking directly at the sun through any optical instrument can cause permanent blindness within seconds. Astronomer Dr. Dan Larkins at Hood College emphasizes indirect viewing and proper filtration. He cautions buyers to read manuals and ensure telescopes are suitable for sun observation.
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Amerika miniseries faces political pressure at ABC
ABC faces financial and artistic doubts over the 16 hour Amerika project a U S post Soviet takeover show with production postponed and a reviving decision tied to Soviet objections. Sources say leadership weighs risk of appearing to yield to Moscow while deadlines loom and public relations strain grows across ABC News and Entertainment.
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Pleasant Plains DAR plans cook book fundraiser in Damascus
Pleasant Plains of Damascus Chapter DAR announces a fundraiser cookbook to benefit repairs to the chapter house in Baltimore. Charlotte Lentz will collect recipes and tips. The Jan 8 meeting at Damascus United Methodist Church included reports by officers, National Defense chair Susan Boyer, and a presentation on the US Constitution.
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Esther Samakouris
Alan Mog
Sowell to Speak to Ballenger Civic Group
Michael Sowell of the Frederick County Extension service will address the Ballenger Community Civic Association at Ballenger Community Hall in Feagaville. A business meeting to discuss new officers precedes the program about home energy conservation with refreshments for Ballenger residents.
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