Demolition of Post Office Blocked by City Delays
The planned 341000 dollar bid by Potts and Callahan Inc to demolish the building and convert the site to a parking area faced a halt after city officials and the Historic District Commission intervened. A GAO report called the demolition unnecessary, and a city letter warned contractors to obtain proper approval before continuing.
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Frederick Alderm
Potts & Callahan Inc
At Bi 5
U.S. Postal Service
General Accounting Office
Ronald N. Young
Historic District Commission
BDC
Cindy Wilburn
HDC
Postal Service
Esman
Joe sicDonald
Stalemate in Beirut evacuation talks with Syria
The Associated Press reports a deadlock in evacuating about 8,000 trapped Palestinian guerrillas from west Beirut as Syria resists taking them in. Israeli officials warn Syria may demand concessions, while Ariel Sharon signals not to wait for a diplomatic solution and suggests force as a last resort. Saudi Arabia and the US press Syria to shelter PLO fighters after dispersal efforts.
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West Beirut
Syria
Yasser Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
Ariel Sharon
Sharon
PLO
Israel
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
United States
Peni
Iran and Iraq Trade Claims of Battle Success
Iran says its forces swarmed into Iraqi territory on two fronts and fought Iraqi defenders, while Iraq claims it ambushed and destroyed the invaders near Basra. Baghdad reports say Iranian offensives were repulsed in several sectors as Saddam Hussein warns Tehran to halt attacks.
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Iran
Iraq
Tehran
Islamic Republican
Basra
Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Iron
Maryland Reaches Compromise on Auto Emissions Plan
An agreement may let the auto exhaust inspection program start up to 19 million, between Maryland and Systems Control Inc of Palo Alto. Lowell K Bridwell, state union secretary, announced the deal after weeks of negotiations, following the General Assembly delay of the program. The federal clean air act pressure prompted Maryland to adopt the plan.
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Annapolis
Mate
California
Baltimore
Washington
Lowell K. Bridwell
State Uion
Trenlmingtes
Bridwell
Systems Control Inc
Palo Alto
Calif
Maryland
Moon sentenced for tax evasion
The Rev. Sun Moon and top aide Takura Kamiyama received sentences for tax evasion and conspiracy. Moon was given a first offense talk judged to deter others, while Kamiyama got a 15 month term and a 5000 dollar fine. Both remain free on bonds of 250000 and 100000 respectively. US District Judge Gerard Goettel imposed the rulings Friday.
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Moon
Takura Kamiyama
Move
Kamiyama
Gerard Goettel
Inside The News Life by Carl Saatvers
An American writer from 1878 reflects on journalism life as a peeling process, noting how each layer reveals hardship and emotion. The mood captures early press challenges and the toll on reporters, offering a candid glimpse into the craft’s toll.
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Carl Saatvers
Riter
Frederick police vote to join union IUPA amid budget tensions
Frederick City police officers voted 43 to 17 to join the International Union of Police Associations, a move prompted by budget disputes and frustration with city leadership. Local officers will elect their own leadership and negotiate through the union while vowing no strikes.
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Frederick City
Jeff Keilbolte
International Union of Force Associatiu
IUPA
Keilholtz
John Lewis
WFMD
Lloyd Batzler
Ronald N. Young
Afl-Cio
FOP
Frederick
Awien
Kornacki
Pilot dies in crash of homemade aircraft near Frederick
Germantown man Joseph Michael Turlington, 28, died after his homebuilt Watson Windwagon crashed into a cornfield near Frederick Municipal Airport. He died on arrival at Maryland Institute Emergency Medical Services Systems in Baltimore after being flown there by state police helicopter. The maiden voyage involved a 35 horsepower Volkswagen engine. no other injuries were reported.
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Germantown
Frederick
Joseph Michael Turlington
Maryland Institute Emergency Medical Services Systems
Baltimore
TFC
Donald L. Stevens
Turlington
Stevens
Floyd Bowman
MD. 144
Bowman
Financial woes threaten the Monocacy Battlefield
The Monocacy National Battlefield faces a funding crisis as the National Park Service owns only a parking lot and two parcels after spending about £2 million on adjacent lands. With no Congressional funds for 1983 and limited remaining money, key parcels remain in limbo. The Jenkins land partially contains battle areas, but most holdings aren’t directly tied to the clash.
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Monocacy National Battlefield
National Park Service
Congress
Park Service
Aes Place
Frederick
Pisanite and Soning Office
Ne Park Service
Part Service
Vivine Farm
Jenkins
Battlefleet
Plans for U S 15 visitor center to mobilize private support
Frederick County Tourism Council formed a nonprofit to build the U S 15 visitor information center with bids and construction of U S 15N to begin next summer. State officials and local leaders attended a reception at the Beckleys near Yellow Springs to discuss the project expected to draw over 100000 visitors annually from 6.1 million vehicles.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Bridwell
Harry R. Mansant
Hot weekend forecasts across Maryland with high humidity
High pressure keeps Maryland in hot fair weather through the weekend. Western Maryland counties show mostly sunny conditions with highs in the upper 90s and lows near 70, while Maryland mountains stay hot and humid. Ocean City expects hot days with water around 70, and farm forecast calls for south winds and good drying through Sunday. Local temps include Frederick 92 69 Hagerstown 34 66.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Ocean City
Hagerstown
Westminster
Gaithersburg
Leesburg
David Leshie
Personal profile of vocalist Lyr Townsend by News-Post
News-Post writer Mary Fouche profiles vocalist Lyr Townsend who spreads the gospel through music. Holmes Alexander considers Churchill’s view of the Falklands crisis while Hugh Mulligan questions columnist location. JoBeth Williams interview by David Handler. Ed Waters Jr. describes a former naval engineer and professor using geothermal and solar energy to heat and cool a converted cave home.
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News-Post
Mary Fouche
Lyr Townsend
Holmes Alexander
Winston Churchill
Hugh Mulligan
David Handler
JoBeth Williams
Murray Userman
Nera
News-Poot
Ed Waters Jr
Naval
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