Viking engineers test fix to free jammed Mars lander arm
In Pasadena, Viking trouble shooters simulated a Martian desert and tested a repair plan on a duplicate lander. If successful, the instruction feed will run tonight and results are expected Sunday evening. The jammed arm blocks Martian soil sampling for biology analysis and other systems still show radio and seismometer issues.
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Maryland to gain up to 58.4 million in federal funds
Maryland officials say a veto override on the public works jobs bill will bring at least 58.4 million dollars in federal aid. Preliminary figures show 17.9 million for general public service jobs, 10.5 million for water pollution control, and 30 to 240 million for public facilities construction.
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Joint Hearing on White Rock Sewer Plan Set for July 30
A joint Metropolitan Commission County hearing will be held Friday July 30 at Yellow Springs Elementary School from 7 30 to 10 p m to present revised figures for the White Rock Sewer Plant to area residents including Bethel Road. Metropolitan Director Donald J Kunkoski said costs were cut and figures modified. The revised White Rock figure is 474 600 with Bethel Road in progress. Bids for 135 main interceptors for Ballenger Creek Water Treatment Plant open July 2 and 29 at 1 30 p m and July 28 at 2 p m for Quarry Branch sub interceptor work. Bids to Winchester Hall and awarded at August Metropolitan Commission meeting.
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Congress ends tax break for home business deductions
Congress voted to end the deduction for using a home for work unless no other office is available, part of a broader Senate action that trimmed 41 of 73 business tax cut provisions. The moves would save about 1.3 billion annually in the package aimed at next year, while also boosting alimony, disability sick-pay changes, and small-business tax cuts.
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Frederick Board sets plan for racial balance in city schools
The Frederick County Board of Education met after an OCR directive to create racial balance in Frederick City area schools. Dr. Gordon Anderson led a two hour session to outline data to collect, assign tasks, and set a timetable. Planning includes notifying Philadelphia and Washington offices and achieving no more than 19 percent minority by a yet unspecified date.
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Ford Reagan claim majority for first ballot victory
AP reports Reagan and Ford each insist they can win the GOP nomination with a majority of delegates, eyeing Mississippi's 30 uncommitted votes as pivotal. Ford cites 1,135 committed delegates and Reagan 1,140, while the AP tally shows Ford 1,096 and Reagan 1,024 with 138 uncommitted.
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City Summer Clean-Up Drive Begins August Second
Allen G. Merchant announces the city wide Summer Clean-up Campaign starting August 2 with a three day collection plan. Area 1 covers Patrick Street area south to city limits on August 2, Area 2 covers Fourth Street and nearby areas on August 3, Area 3 covers Dill Rosemont and north areas on August 4. Call back days are August 5–6 with no afternoon pickups on Friday August 6. An additional clean-up week is planned for December.
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Potomac River Basin plan hearing set for July 26
Maryland public hearing at Frederick Community College lecture hall on Monday July 26 reviews the draft Water Quality Management Plan for the Middle Potomac River Basin. The plan covers Frederick County, western Carroll County, and parts of Washington and Montgomery Counties, detailing water quality, pollution sources, control options, and a recommended program for state and local action. After the hearing the plan will be revised and submitted to the Governor for certification.
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Historical Society opens doors with help of two CETA workers
The Historical Society of Frederick County begins a cataloging effort at its East Church Street mansion with two CETA workers Rosemary Rosensteel and Judith Lorenzen under president Theresa Michel. They sort letters receipts and documents, some not reviewed since 1959, to improve access for researchers and genealogists.
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Harding exits Brunswick mayor race backs Keel
East H Street resident John H Harding withdraws from the Brunswick mayoral race and endorses Hubert Keel. Keel joins Jess D Orndorff as finalists in the August 3 municipal election while seven candidates vie for three town council seats including incumbents Leon Moser and Irvin Ephraim.
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Lebanese death toll tops thirty two thousand report
Inside The News reports a dramatic death toll reaching 32 000 as the region endures conflict driven by the ongoing crisis.. Howe convicted on sex charge in separate coverage details a court decision impacting public safety and local trust.
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