Freed Americans Reach Wiesbaden After Beirut Hostage ordeal
WIESBADEN West Germany AP Thirty nine weary Americans freed after over two weeks in Beirut were greeted by relatives and countrymen at the U S Air Force Hospital in Wiesbaden. They received medical checks and hugs as a crowd shouted Welcome back. Spokesman Navy Captain Jay Coupe said they were in good spirits after breakfast.
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Steve Willett
Choupic
U.S. Air Force Hospital
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Navy
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Iran
Willett
Moscow
Lebanon
Tass
Atlit
U.S
United States
Greece
TWA
Athens
Hostages Return as Bush Leads Welcome at Rhein-Main
Relatives greet the released hostages off a U S Air Force plane while Vice President Bush and Barbara Bush welcome them in Germany. Reagan vows to fight terrorists as families await reunions and officials plan limited interviews.
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Stow
Mass
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Coupe
George Bush
Bruce Springsteen
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Rhein-Main Air Force Base
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Barbara
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U.S. Navy
Robert Dean Stethem
Waldorf
Lebanon
Reagan
Damascus
Syria
Beirut
TWA
Reagan rules out armed retaliation for Beirut hijackers
White House officials say the Reagan administration will not strike the hijackers directly but may target a terrorist training camp or support base in the Middle East. McFarlane cites two or three strategic locations while avoiding pinpointing sites, stressing focus on root sources of terrorism.
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White House
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Shultz
TWA
Carter
Navy
Clashes in West Beirut as Hostage Release Cited
Druse and Shiite militias clash in west Beirut during morning rush hour killing at least two and wounding six in Hamra Zarif Aishe Bakkar and Tallet Khayat as Green Line fighting leaves two dead eight wounded. Teachers sent pupils home and crossings closed.
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Beirut
Lebanon
West Beirut
Hamra
Zarif
Aishe Bakkar
Tallet Khayat
Disturbed Weather to Bring Showers in Coming Days
An area of disturbed weather is moving northward over the next few days increasing the chance of showers. Local details and national weather map indicate unsettled conditions ahead. The quote from Lincoln emphasizes freedom and justice.
White Rock water samples below drinking standards
State official William Parrish said tests from the White Rock water plant were below drinking standards and Lake Springs Water Co. was ordered to raise pH to 7.9 and to increase monitoring. Residents were told to flush taps for three to five minutes each morning until corrosion is corrected as lead levels spiked to 0.10 from a recommended 0.05.
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William ©. Parrish
White Rock
Lake Springs Water Co
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Parrish
William Brosius
Barry Nash
Congress must resolve differing defense bills
Washington AP. After House and Senate authorized vast defense purchases, a conference committee will reconcile differences over funding. The main dispute is budget totals 292 vs 302 billion while Reagan pressures a Senate level or higher. Outcome uncertain as both sides stand firm and a separate bill may follow.
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House
Senate
America
Congress
Reagan
Tricia Charuhas Wins 1996 Frederick County Junior Miss
Tricia Charuhas, a Walkersville High School senior, claimed the 1996 Frederick County Junior Miss title at the Weinberg Center for the Arts after a 90 second jazz routine and high scores in four categories. First runner up was Michelle Woodmansee, with runner ups Catherine Werking and Dee Cassell also honored. Charuhas earned a $1,500 scholarship plus several awards and will compete in the Maryland State Junior Miss pageant.
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Frederick County
Michele Martin
Charuhas
Walkersville
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Peter Charuhas
Maryland
Randallstown High School
Michelle Woodmansee
Walkersville High School
Catherine Werking
Jefferson
Miss Werking
Middletown High School
Dee Cassell
Cassell
Heather Ashbury
Miss Ashbury
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