Lawmakers seek federal funds to eradicate avian flu
U.S. Sen. Charles Mathias Jr. and Rep. Beverly Byron urge Washington to finance the elimination of all avian flu strains. They warn the disease could devastate Maryland egg and chicken industries and seek compensation for farmer losses. The pair sent letters to Agriculture Secretary John Black and OMB Director David Stockman detailing the request.
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Stockman
Mathias
Byron
Maryland
O Connor Named to Head Archdiocese of New York
Pope John Paul II named Bishop John J. O Connor to lead the Archdiocese of New York. the Scranton bishop will oversee 1.8 million Catholics and the Military Ordinariate serving 2 million armed forces members. O Connor also heads the National Conference of Catholic Bishops committee on social justice and world peace.
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John Paul II
John J. O'Connor
O'Connor
Scranton
Terence Cooke
Vatican Bulletin
Metropolitan Church
John O'Connor
Chicago
Boston
Los Angeles
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Committee On
Cooke
Shiites order Beirut cease fire after Marine clash
Shiite Amal militia leaders told fighters to observe a cease-fire after Monday’s day-long battles near Beirut’s airport that killed one U S Marine and three Lebanese civilians and wounded 22 people. Amal spokesmen called the exchanges accidental and said Marines fired first after being shelled.
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Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
Amal
South Beirut
Reagan Heads to Chicago for Official Industry Address
President Reagan, fresh off announcing his bid for re election, travels to Chicago to address the 1904 convention of the concrete and aggregates industry. The speech highlights progress in three years, claims inflation and interest rates have been trimmed, and emphasizes benefits to working people from budget and tax cuts.
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Ronald
Bes
Chicago
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Reagan
Ee Ey
Mandel returns to radio as a talk show host
Former Maryland governor Marvin Mandel anchors a one hour talk show debuting on WNAV in Annapolis. Mandel said hosting a Q and A program is a new experience after years of legislative service and gubernatorial leadership and he felt initially unsure but soon comfortable on air.
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Mathias
Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Mandel
WNAV
Ked
Aftargiard
House of Delegates
Thousands Cheer Anti Marcos Protest Near Manila Airport
Tens of thousands of anti Marcos demonstrators poured into Manila after a three day police blockade. The march grew along a main boulevard and drew hundreds of thousands of cheering onlookers while authorities negotiated to reduce numbers before reaching the airport where Benigno Aquino was killed last August.
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Manila. Philippines
Uny
Manila
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Benigno Aquino
Maryland Agriculture Weeks Promotes Pork Program
A farming note states pork producers will launch a promotional program to align with Maryland Agriculture Weeks. A Frederick County girl earns national honors in horse judging. Weather outlook shows mid country moving east with cooler days ahead. Western Maryland: partly sunny, windy, cooler. lows teens tonight, highs near 30s Wednesday. Maryland mountains expect wind, light snow flurries, highs around 30. Temperatures listed for Frederick, Oakland, Westminster.
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Maryland Agriculture Weeks
Frederick County
Westerbat
Frederick
Pumper
Oakland
Westminster
David Looker
Frederick City grid plan eyed to fix east west mix
City planners discuss creating a master grid to standardize addresses in Frederick. Current development has produced multiple central access points causing east west misalignment. Fire Marshal warns inconsistent road numbers hinder emergencies. a centralized grid would mark east west north south positions from Market and Patrick streets.
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Tuek
Patrick Street
Key Parkway
James A. Schmersahl
Market
Patrick Streets
Schmersahl
Walter F. Murray
County funds boost emergency help for needy families
Frederick County Commissioners vote to add 15000 to the Social Services emergency fund to aid households facing housing and heating costs. The move follows a 25000 budget last year with 22500 disbursed by January to fuel and housing vendors. Officials cite New Federalism and rising need as volumes of aid shift toward local programs.
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Social Services
J. Anita Stup
Frederick A. Wenner
Social Service Board
Galen R. Clagett
Stup
Wenner
Social Service
Religious Coalition For Emergency Human Needs
New Federalism
Barnes seeks re election in eighth district contest
Montgomery Bureau notes Congressman Michael D Barnes seeks a fourth term in Md eighth district filing in Annapolis for Democratic primary May 8. Barnes, 40, has held office since 1978 and faces February 4 filing deadline. Fones, seeking a third term, resumes with over 860000 in campaign funds. Barnes, from Kensington, previously served on the Public Service Commission before his House tenure.
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Rockville
Michael D. Barnes
Dmd
Annapolis
Reae
Capitol
Fones
Bill Bromrett
Kensington
Barnes
The
Public Service Commission
Ficker seeks GOP nomination in Maryland Sixth District
Republican Robin Ficker launches bid to become the first Republican congressman from Maryland's rural Sixth District since 1988. The Potomac attorney vows to reach 100,000 Western Marylanders, framing jobs and peace as his campaign focus while criticizing incumbent Democrat Beverly Byron. He spoke at a news conference outside Frederick County courthouse. Continued on Page A.4.
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Robin Ficker
Ficker
Frederick County
Maryland
Reagan pushes 925 billion red ink budget plan
President Reagan opens his sales push for a roughly 925 billion dollar 1985 budget with a White House meeting of GOP lawmakers. The plan, expected to show an 180 billion deficit, calls for 305 billion in military spending, space station startup funds, domestic cuts, tax closes, more EPA funding, and a 200 million boost for the Justice Department.
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Reagan
White House
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GOP
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Senate
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Justice Department
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
D-Mass
Democratic Campaign Committee
David R. Obey
D.wis
State of the Union
O'Neill
Snow Causes One Hour Delays In Frederick County Schools
Icy spots from Monday night light snowfall led Frederick County schools to delay openings by one hour on Tuesday morning. The storm delivered a dusting to an inch of snow from 3 p.m. Monday, with roads icy in spots but generally passable. Crews salted and cindered since 4 a.m. Tuesday, while snow blown along Shookstown Road. Two accidents reported. a tractor trailer jackknifed on I-70 near Braddock Mountain causing a 45 minute to hour backup with no injuries. A single vehicle departure off Md. 194 in Woodsboro also occurred Monday night.
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News-Post
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Frederick
Ronald C. Linton
Noe Linton
Shookstown Road
Maryland
Braddock Mountain
Dfe
Melvin Trail
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