Five dead in Fort Worth hotel fire shocking guests
A hotel blaze at the Ramada Inn Central in Fort Worth killed four to five people and injured about 30 as guests leaped from second floor windows amid thick smoke. About 150 guests fled. one person remained unaccounted for as a second search began.
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Stone ends Latin tour with Mexico meeting on Central America
U S special envoy Richard Stone wraps a 10 nation Latin American swing in Mexico City amid tensions between official Mexico stance resisting Reagan domino theory and fears of leftist agitation spilling across the border. Stone met President Miguel de la Madrid for 45 minutes at the presidential residence and spoke with Foreign Minister Bernardo Sepulveda in a productive exchange of views on Central American conflicts.
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West Germany weighing arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Bonn says the Kohl government is considering selling Leopard tanks and German howitzers to Saudi Arabia and may discuss the matter during a late summer or early fall visit after Israel. Spokesman Peter Boenisch noted restraint policy toward non NATO nations and cited a meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Price Sultan Ibn Abdulaziz in Ludwigshafen.
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Weather Outlook for Western Maryland and Maryland Mountains
A large high pressure system over the East Coast remains through the period. Western Maryland counties stay mostly sunny and hot with a slight chance of scattered storms late Wednesday. Maryland Mountains expect hot conditions with a late storm risk and temperatures near 90. Farm forecast shows light winds under 10 mph and dry, favorable for farming through Wednesday. Yesterday’s highs ranged from 91 to 93.
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Dairy Month Highlights and Farming Advice
The News-Post presents a dairy section highlighting advice from Terry Poole on curing day and noting Dairy Month. It also features a wedding with a cow as bridesmaid and related farming stories from the dairy beat.
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Inside The News Ban. One is easily fooled by that which one loves
A compact reflection on media bias and affection for familiar narratives. The piece weighs how attachment to beloved sources can distort judgment and shape perception, urging readers to question their own assumptions.
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Airpax expansion could create 150 area jobs
Frederick planners approved Airpax Co expansion to add circuit breaker production and 25 initial jobs with rapid growth to 150 within a few years. Airpax, a North American Phillips division, has 307 employees and traces to 1920. Fast Eddies service station replacement awaits final approval next month amid parking safety concerns.
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PE fuel rate cut approved by 6.7 percent ruling
The Maryland Public Service Commission ruled that Potomac Edison fuel charges will fall by 7 percent after hearings in Baltimore. PE argues lower fuel costs justify the cut, while the People's Counsel contends maintenance issues caused outages at several plants. The company cited 257 outages from August 1982 to January 1983 as evidence of the need for the relief.
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Yellow no parking lines to surround Frederick post office
Frederick city plans bright yellow no parking lines around most of the East Patrick Street post office lot. Maj. Richard J Ashton says the area was surveyed for the Postal Service and existing curb lines will be expanded with new yellow markings along North Carroll Street and the East drive. The city will paint the lines and parking on a yellow line costs $5 per space.
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Frederick County school board reorganizes administration
Names have been attached to new positions after an administrative reorganization approved by Superintendent Stuart D. Berger. Changes schedule to take effect July 5, with some vacancies to be reviewed by the board in July and August. Area offices will be realigned with directorships by grade level and one office eliminated in Walkersville.
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Ric Gerwig
Marvin Spencer
George Seaton
Paula Haney
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Mary Fiery
Dwight Morris
Ron Nase
Mike Kline
Harper Long
William H Luzier
Linda Taft
Mel Castle
Will Zimmerman
Ruth Dredden
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Ruth M. Hauver
Harold L .Bud'' Bavers
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William Barnes
Thomas Fox
John Sherwin
Joe Selby
Senate seeks way to solve pay dilemma
Washington AP report notes Senate Leader Baker faces a pay gap with the House while capping moonlighting and delaying action on compensation. He doubts balancing pay between chambers this session. Senators have reported large outside earnings, led by Robert Dole at 135000. Continued on page A3.
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Eastalco Wins State Permit for Buckeys Landfill
Eastalco aluminum gains a three year state permit to build and operate a two acre landfill at its Buckeys site. The permit limits cyanide and fluoride levels and requires water quality monitoring and an $80000 bond to ensure proper closure. Nearby residents demand more testing and an approved waste separation plan before full operations proceed.
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Linda Smeyne
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