Soviet gas claims emerge in Afghanistan reports
U S intelligence hints Soviet use of nerve gas against anti Marxist rebels in five Afghan areas. Sources say evidence not conclusive for a formal accusation but align with refugees and a defecting officer. Gas reportedly released from airplane tombs, causing vomiting breathing problems blindness and death. No death toll given.
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Gold price rebound after sharp drop on world markets
Gold futures showed a volatile session with a steep early plunge, hitting a low around 585 in London and Zurich, then recovering to about 685 in London and 645 in Zurich. The dollar moved mixed as Tokyo yen slipped from 239.70 to 238.18.
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Bush targets New Hampshire win to seal nomination
Campaign shift to New Hampshire as Bush says victory in the February 26 primary would propel him toward the Republican nomination. Reagan may intensify his bid after Iowa. Kennedy faces a must-win in New Hampshire after losing Iowa to Carter. Bush arrived in New Hampshire for campaigning and told reporters that a win would lead to no stopping him.
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Violence erupts in San Salvador killing two in mass protest
Bombs and machine gun fire struck San Salvador during a mass demonstration against El Salvador’s three month old junta. Two dead, seven bombs damaged the Italian Embassy and a hotel. A Seattle journalism student, Bruce Yeager, was wounded in the leg. Police reported no other injuries. Leftist groups regrouped after a massive 190000 attendee march demanding reform.
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Panama denies Iranian claim on shah detention
Panama officials and Ambassador Carlos Lopez Guevara categorically denied Tehran's report that Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was detained in Panama for extradition. Lopez Guevara said asylum is granted and the shah will not be returned where the death penalty applies. Iran and Panama have no extradition treaty or diplomatic ties.
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Frederick County officials foresee property tax hike up to 55 cents
Three of five commissioners expect the fiscal 1981 tax rate to rise 25 to 55 cents starting July 1, lifting the rate from 2.11 to as high as 2.66 per 100 of assessed value. Last year the rate was cut 12 cents to 2.11.
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Commissioners ease courthouse cost overruns in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners vote to add 712 dollars to the courthouse project bringing the total overrun to 111,270 and the project cost to about 11.283 million. They approve a 6,202 charge for steel reinforcements and a 7,760 credit for acoustical panels while cutting 1,948 in engineering fees.
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Westchester resident keeps truck on home property in court ruling
A zoning board in Frederick County dismissed a case against Patrick Kerns, allowing his 40-foot tractor and trailer to remain on his 2.5 acre Middletown area home. Chair Paul Fry noted lack of legal authority to hear the case, amid planned ordinance revisions. The board’s decision was influenced by a stipulation in a similar truck at home case and a county agreement not to prosecute Ernest Carroll, with more public input expected later.
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Pakistan seeks large foreign aid to strengthen defenses
Pakistani officials urge the United States to provide billions in military and economic aid to counter the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Agha Shahi in Islamabad says aid must match the threat and cover western frontier defenses with advanced aircraft radar and comms. Carter offered 200 million military and 60 million economic aid. Zia called it peanuts.
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Washington merry go round trade views and odd notes
A collage of opinion items and trivia from a local page. Ferberes trade stance and Jock Alderson views surface alongside Farcical columns by Meligan Schiaffy Takoy and Leroy. Gardening mushrooms notes and a drumming log close the page with assorted family and public affairs.
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Dick Khelner
Lauds Rukeytor
George Meany
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Fredercktown Bank stockholders vote on affiliation plan
Fredercktown Bank and Trust Co stockholders met to vote on a proposed affiliation with Mercantile Bankshares Corp. Final results awaited after continuing balloting. Critic Richard E Ward of Rockville urged rejection, while President Robert E Grazinger and Chairman W Merenth Young issued a detailed rebuttal to protestors urging approval.
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Windy Day Forecast With Cold Night Temps Ahead
Windy conditions with temperatures dropping midday and tonight. Partly cloudy skies continue with continued cold weather and a small chance of snow. Winds shift to west at 18 to 25 mph by afternoon, lighter tonight.
War and Peace Reflections From Kennedy Years
Fragmentary quotation appears to reflect on viewpoint about war as the absence of tension or growth. The garbled text references President Kennedy and a years span 1077 1083, though likely corrupted. The readable portions suggest a ponderous, rhetorical line about wisdom in wartime discourse.
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