Thatcher wins new term in landslide victory in Britain
Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher claimed a larger victory than she dared hope as her party captured 42 percent of the vote and a projected 144-seat majority in the 650-seat House of Commons. Labour trailed with 194 seats, while a new centrist alliance chipped away at socialist support. Results showed 571 of 650 seats reported with Thatcher's Conservatives at 352, Labour 194, alliance 17, others 4.
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Margaret Thatcher
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Escaped patient hunted after mass slayings near Chino
Police sweep the U.S. Mexico border for Kevin Cooper a 25 year old man charged with slashing four people to death and wounding a fifth at a hillside home officers say he was seen near Tijuana as a kidnapping suspect in Pennsylvania Sheriff Tidwell said evidence places him at the crime scene and points to his responsibility in the murders. AUSTIN power outage delays plague city officials and residents were stranded in elevators and buildings as a 1 000 square mile blackout affected Travis County and nearby counties officials search for cause and refunds were demanded by moviegoers.
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Additional Soviet troops sent to Cuba
U S intelligence indicates more Soviet troops reached Cuba but whether they reinforce the brigade or replace returning soldiers remains unclear. A port possibly receiving 800 to 900 troops was observed, with estimates suggesting about 1,700 more troops arrived recently for routine seasonal rotation. ABC News cited that the first contingent participated in maneuvers while a second did not.
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Cuba
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ABC News
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NATO presses Soviets on arms talks to avert missiles
In Paris NATO foreign ministers urged the Soviet Union to speed up Geneva talks on medium-range missiles. They reaffirmed the alliance's defense pledge and the plan to deploy 572 U.S. cruise and Pershing 2 missiles in Europe if no breakthrough occurs.
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Geneva
Warm air lifts Maryland temperatures into the 80s
A stationary high off the East Coast drives a warm air push across Maryland through the weekend. Western Maryland counties stay mostly sunny with highs near 90 today, mid 80s Saturday and Sunday. Ocean beaches expect partly sunny weather with 70s to near 80s, water at 59. Farmers note southeast winds around 10 mph today then south on Saturday and dry conditions through Saturday. Temperature readings across Frederick Hagerstown Westminster Gaithersburg Leesburg listed.
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David Lesher
Mystery Soldier Mystery at Fort Detrick Solved
Doug Tallman reports the long standing Fort Detrick unknown soldier mystery is resolved. Lisa Farbstein covers restoring antique and sport aircraft with local joy. Frederick Hochstetter notes discoveries in the area.
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Doug Tallman
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Inside The News Be bash OE Other views Sports
TV listings and features section notes sports items and weather with brief quotes. Francis Bacon quote appears in verbatim form within a busy page layout.
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Rockville man gets two life terms for kidnapping rape
Timothy Buzbee, 25, received two consecutive life terms plus 50 years for the kidnapping rape of a 15 year old Rockville girl. His attorney said an appeal will be filed within 30 days as relatives react to the verdict and sentence.
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Judge labels defendant a danger to community in sentencing remarks
In court Judge Mitchell described Mr Buzbee as a great danger to the community and expressed sincere regrets for both families as he intended to send him to the Patuxent Institution. The remarks followed victims’ statements echoed by defense counsels.
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Buzbee
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Patuxent
Rock Creek basketball team to visit White House for Special Olympics
The Rock Creek School varsity basketball team, state Special Olympics champions last winter, will attend a White House reception and a luncheon on the South Lawn after the premiere of Superman III at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. The trip is part of the International Special Olympics 15th anniversary events. Coach Al Pansa notes it is the first time a team has been invited, with other area athletes also attending. The trip precedes the July 12 departure from BWI to Baton Rouge for LSU events, returning July 18.
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Woodsboro water scare ends as safety confirmed
Woodsboro residents celebrate after a two day state ban on water use was lifted. Tests show water is safe for drinking bathing and cooking. State officials will investigate Southern States Cooperative as the possible contamination source and steps were taken to prevent a repeat.
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Southern States Cooperative
Dane Bauer
Rolec Oup
Water Management Administration
Rick Coyle
Frederick County
State Health Department
Linda Smeyne
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Downtown Frederick P O parking lot opens after demolition battle
The Frederick City Post Office lot opened for customer use after five months since the old building was torn down. Postmaster John Young welcomed the completion noting business has risen with better parking. Historic preservation officer Cherilyn Widell lamented the new asphalt look, calling it an asphalt ghetto. Alderman Cy Bartgis praised the new lot as prettier, saying the old structure should have been replaced earlier.
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Postal Service
John Young
Young
West Seventh Street
Cherilyn Widell
the Postal Service
Frederick
Calvin S
Cy’' Bartgis
Bartgis
Inflation rises 0.3 percent in May reports
Washington AP notes wholesale prices climbed 0.3 percent in May the first rise this year energy costs drove the gain with a 2.2 percent jump in energy prices led by home heating oil up 6.4 percent and gasoline up 2.3 percent food prices fell 0.5 percent amid the month.
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Surplus cheese and butter distribution serves 2000 in Frederick County
Frederick County distributed five pound blocks of cheddar and three pound butter packages to about 2,000 needy and elderly residents across Frederick Brunswick Emmitsburg and Thurmont sites. Director Michael Stovall credits good weather outreach and site eligibility rules for turnout. supply ran short at Emmitsburg and Thurmont. Volunteers handled crowds with few problems and federal funding may help defray associated costs, with continuation possible.
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Michael Stovall
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Stovall
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