Daring Canadian dives from Astrodome end in tragedy
A Canadian daredevil, inside a barrel, fell 180 feet from Houston's Astrodome during a Thrill Show. The barrel clipped a water tank, crushing Karen Soucek, 37, and killing her as 33,000 spectators watched.
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Vigil efforts mark eve of abortion ruling anniversary
Protesters across 18 states maintained vigils on the eve of the Supreme Court abortion ruling anniversary. North Dakota activists formed a sub-zero human chain, Washington DC demonstrators faced a bomb threat at a clinic, and over 100 abortion foes gathered at Fargo clinic. Police arrested three men over eight anti abortion bombings across DC Virginia and Maryland in the past year. NOW sponsors 24-hour vigils at 25 family planning centers nationwide. Mother Teresa met a Chinese church leader in Beijing during a three day visit seeking missions. Seven people died in Beirut clashes as Amal faced Libyan backed factions and a separate cease-fire ended fighting near Souk el-Gharb.
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Weather forecast for Western Maryland with low temps and wind chills
The forecast calls for extremely cold conditions with wind chills from 20 to 40. The temperature should rise to 24 to 28 on Tuesday as winds diminish. Weather map notes and variable phrasing follow.
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Bitter cold snap hits Frederick County as schools cancel
A brutal weekend cold wave swept Frederick County with Monday morning temps near minus 12, wind chills reaching minus 40 to minus 50, prompting school closures. Grantsville posted minus 22 on a bank sign as arctic conditions persisted.
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Cold start of rigid air brings deep Maryland chill
An arctic blast grips the eastern half of the nation with sub freezing temps through Monday and a slight warm up Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecaster David Lesher warns of possible snowfall late Thursday or Friday while teens to 20s persist. Public schools in Maryland close or delay, motorists face travel woes, and several local businesses report disruptions as cold shortens heat and water lines fail.
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Three survive after Reno to Minneapolis charter plane crash
A Galaxy Airlines Lockheed Electra 188 carrying up to 74 to Minneapolis crashed after takeoff from Reno. Officials said three people survived including a maintenance employee. The aircraft, a gamblers special from Caesars Tahoe, went down near U.S. 395 a mile from downtown Reno. Four on the ground were injured mildly as the wreckage burned.
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Reagan Becomes Oldest U.S. President At Ninety Year Mark
Washington AP reports that Ronald Reagan, born February 6 1911, became the oldest president in U.S. history on May 16 1981 surpassing Eisenhower. He will be 74 next month and 16 days short of 78 at term end.
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Reagan Seeks a New American Emancipation at Inauguration
President Reagan called for a new American Emancipation and a one year freeze on government program outlays during his second inauguration in the Capitol rotunda. He urged a great national drive to tear down economic barriers and boost enterprise, while officials shifted from outdoor to indoor ceremonies due to zero weather.
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Fire association seeks part time coordinator and higher funding
The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association approves a 1985 85 budget with more funds for fire and ambulance services and a request for a part time fire coordinator. The coordinator would liaison with government, manage LOSAP records, oversee codes, and coordinate county wide fire service activities.
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