Pioneer 10 First Spacecraft To Pass Neptune Orbit
Pioneer 10 sped from Earth toward interstellar space becoming the first man made object to sail beyond Neptune and beyond the nine planets. Scientists cheered as Jack Dwyer accepted a trident symbolizing Neptune while Alan Fernquist compared the moment to Columbus discovering a new world.
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Lebanese lawmakers vote on withdrawal pact amid high security
Lawmakers gathered in Beirut under tight security to approve the U S mediated troop withdrawal accord with Israel. Guards ringed the two story Parliament building as Amin Gemayel sought ratification while Syria threats and guerrilla attacks persisted and Israeli jets conducted mock attacks in southern Lebanon.
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Beirut
Amin Gemayel
Syria
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Walesa to quit when rights restored
Lech Walesa says freedoms lost under martial law must be restored before he leaves Solidarity, demanding regain of what was lost and asserting the majority remains with the movement. He spoke in Newsweek about stepping down after years of social work and reform hopes.
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Lech Walesa
Poland
Solidarity
Newsweek Magazine
Walesa
Newsweek
No injuries as jet blows tires on landing at Indianapolis
Continental Airlines 727 with 141 passengers and seven crew members landed at Indianapolis International Airport after two left rear tires blew out. The pilot kept the aircraft on the runway center line and no injuries were reported as emergency crews helped passengers deplane from Flight 364 from Denver to Louisville.
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Louisville
Reagan Meets Hawke In White House Get Acquainted Session
President Reagan hosts Australia’s new prime minister Bob Hawke at the White House for a first meeting likely to cover foreign policy and ANZUS. Hawke, a former labor leader, faces economic concerns at home and lingering Australian discontent with U.S. agricultural policies.
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Weather Map Between Words of Wisdom and News
A compact feature blends a weather map motif with aphorisms from The Talmud. It frames practical guidance as concise, period voice prose for readers seeking quick, timeless counsel amid daily forecasts.
Family Flag Day renewals and observance highlights
Community celebrates Flag Day with renewed patriotism. Local groups organize parades and ceremonies urging residents to display flags, reflect on national history, and participate in civic activities.
Weather Outlook for Maryland: Hot with Sunny Skies
A large high pressure system over the eastern U S brings fair weather and hot temperatures for the next few days. Western Maryland counties expect mostly sunny, hot days with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s and nights in the 60s. Maryland mountains stay sunny through Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s and nights near 60. Winds from the south around 10 mph. drying conditions remain excellent through Tuesday. Local readings include Frederick 91 63 and Hagerstown 84 63.
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Congress aims to patch budget plan and repeal withholding
Congress negotiators resume talks on domestic spending revenues and defense to bridge differences between budgets. They set aside up to 10 billion for recession relief and push to repeal the 10 percent withholding on interest and dividends while weighing tougher reporting rules. Senate pay and outside income rules loom, with debate on cable deregulation and a defense authorization bill advancing.
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Drowning Tragedy Strikes Amid Farm Pond Crossing
A Middletown man, 22, Richard Lee Nalley, died after being pulled from a farm pond at 1806 Marker Road while attempting to push a raft across with a friend. State police say Nalley, his wife Cheryl, and a bystander were involved. divers recovered his body after about two hours.
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Douglas Tallman
County library standards lag in Frederick County schools
Frederick County public schools show only two of thirty nine libraries meeting state standards. Eleven schools fall below fifty percent with Monocacy Middle at just fourteen percent, Brunswick High thirty six percent, Sing Anore thirty two percent, New Market Middle twenty seven percent, Catoctin forty four percent, and Frederick High twenty seven percent. Library officials warn students are being short changed as they push for more funding while Monocacy Middle librarian notes limited shelf selection.
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Brunswick High
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Charlotte Thompson
Monocacy Middle
Rock Creek athletes visit White House with Reagan
Rock Creek School athletes visiting the White House on a Sunday to meet President Reagan as part of a Special Olympics 50th anniversary program. Coach Al Panza’s unbeaten Frederick team aims to extend its winning streak to the Baton Rouge games July 12 18 1983, while Rock Creek star Steve Devilbiss helped the Gold Team win a relay.
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Ralph G. Crossan
Robb E. Crossan
Rockville
Reagan
Baton Rouge
Steve Devilbiss
Crossan
U S says Soviets not invited to Lebanon withdrawal talks
U S officials indicate no plan to include the Soviet Union in Lebanon troop withdrawal negotiations. Special envoy Morris Draper told ABC News talks with Soviet officials occurred, but American strategy aims to draw Soviets into a shared plan for removing Syrians and the PLO and Israelis from Lebanon. Lebanese Foreign Minister Ete Salem urged U S involvement, expressing optimism Syria will remove its 38,000 troops from Lebanon.
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Middle East
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George P . Shultz
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Ete Salem
Salem
Syria
Space shuttle Enterprise lands at Dulles in large display
More than 60,000 people gathered at Dulles International in Virginia to witness the space shuttle Enterprise land aboard its 747 carrier aircraft. The craft circled Baltimore before reaching the Washington area and stayed on display until 8 p.m. Officials estimated up to 250,000 could eventually view the spectacle, with the Washington Time Task Force praising FAA staff for smooth operations.
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