Pan Am jet crash near New Orleans costly disaster
In Kenner Louisiana a Pan Am Boeing 727 crashed after takeoff in a thunderstorm killing all 145 aboard and at least five on the ground. The scene yielded bodies in refrigerated trucks and rubble strewn neighborhoods as rescue teams worked through glare from floodlights. Investigators from the NTSB arrived to probe as the black box remained unrecovered.
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Nuclear weapons not your usual local problem
Frederick residents mass at public venues to sign petitions backing a mutual freeze on testing production and deployment of nuclear arms. The Frederick Nuclear Arms Freeze Campaign, with about 40 members, meets biweekly at the Evangelical Reformed Church to discuss aims and progress.
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Bartlett files for U S House seat in Maryland district
Roscoe Bartlett, a conservative Republican from Buckeystown, files to challenge incumbent Beverly Byron for the U S House in Maryland. He cites broad voter appeal and prior political runs, including a 1980 U S Senate primary, and notes his academic work in anatomy physiology and biology at Frederick.
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Beverly B. Byron
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Frederick
Timothy Ganley Seeks Frederick County Commissioner Seat
Fireman Timothy B Ganley filed for Frederick County Commissioner as a Republican candidate, submitting one hour before the deadline. He cited disagreements with past board decisions and emphasized improving the county jail, emergency services growth, and funding for pretrial matters, with background in fire companies guiding his platform.
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Frederick County
Ganley
Frederick Gas seeks extra revenues under make whole rule
Frederick Gas Company filed Friday with Maryland Public Service Commission for additional revenues of 744000 dollars per year. General manager Jack F. Mason says the request uses the make whole provision to raise rates possibly on October 7. The unit, a subsidiary of Washington Gas Light, argues the move restores profits allowed by law, while Maryland officials scrutinize the claim and protections for residential users.
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PLO Clings to Beirut Stronghold as Peace Talks Stall
Palestinian guerrillas refuse to leave west Beirut amid mounting U N peacekeeping tension and a Syrian refusal to accept their presence. A senior U S mediator heads to Damascus while Israeli gunboats tanks and artillery pound PLO headquarters. About 8 000 guerrillas and 500 000 civilians remain sealed in.
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Getting Familiar with Sister Patricia and Beastie Column
Linda Webster of Mother Seton School profiles Sister Patricia and Beastie in this personality column. Reagan vacation question raises debate as reporters weigh national mood. NEA writer Mary Ann Sebrey notes braces becoming common among adults. Robert Walters covers an election-year giveaway while Budget Director David Stockman faces scrutiny for not following his own advice.
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Pair charged in murder in Frederick County case
Maryland State Police arrested Paul Thomas White Jr and Sharon Louise White on Friday and charged them with first degree murder and conspiracy in the February 10 1981 killing of 26 year old Deborah Ann White King of Mount Phillip Road Frederick. King was found shot in a Volkswagen near Gas House Pike about three miles east of Frederick. The couple, both of Mount Phillip Road, are jailed pending a bond hearing with additional charges expected. Investigators were Tfc Barry Schrum and Tfc Donald Stevens.
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Mount Phillip Road
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Sharon Louise White
Mounty Phillip Road
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Donald Stevens
Bernardin named Chicago archbishop by Pope
Vatican announces Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin of Cincinnati is appointed to lead the Chicago Archdiocese, succeeding the late Cardinal Cody. Bernardin, 54, formerly headed Cincinnati since 1972 and is a former president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is currently in Rome.
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United States
Pierfranco Pastore
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Reagan Refuses to Sign Law of the Sea Treaty
President Reagan declines to sign the Law of the Sea treaty over minerals extraction provisions. A U.S. official says compromise was pursued but the president’s objectives were not met, with negotiators asked to return to the UN conference to seek major changes on deep seabed mining rights for cobalt, copper, nickel, and manganese.
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Washington
U.S
Inside The News Man Is His Own Worst Enemy
A reflective quote attributed to Cicero states that the news creator may become their own adversary, suggesting self-critique and internal conflict shape public discourse. The remark highlights media responsibility and personal bias in reporting.
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Cicero
Weather roundup for Western Maryland and regions
Partly cloudy warm and humid today and Sunday with scattered thundershowers likely late. Highs 85 to 90, lows near 70. Maryland mountains see high near 75 Sunday. Ocean beaches forecast partly cloudy with late thundershowers, highs in 80s, water 70. Winds light to moderate, drying conditions through Sunday. Yesterday temps listed for Frederick Hagerstown Westminster Gaithersburg Leesburg.
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