Pope calls clergy to peace amid Central American tour
Pope John Paul I arrives in Costa Rica for a nine day regional trip urging bishops to reject violence and political extremes. He seeks reconciliation within nations and within the Church as an outdoor Mass in La Sabana Park draws up to a million faithful. The pontiff meets San Jose’s Polish community and President Monge during the visit.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
John Paul I
la Sabana Park
Pontiff
Luis Alberto Monge
John Paul
Breakthrough in Israeli Lebanon troop withdrawal talks unlikely soon
Washington officials say a withdrawal accord remains weeks away though progress is visible. No agreement today or soon, with basic positions still firm. Reports of nearing compromise on normalization and security are premature. Envoys Habib and Draper hope for a timetable within a month.
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Washington
U.S
Lebanon
Philip C. Habib
Morris Draper
Israel
Royal visit dampened by heavy rain and security
Queen Elizabeth II Prince Philip and Nancy Reagan arrived at San Francisco International Airport amid driving rain and tight security. Air Force Two landed at 4 33 pm in an isolated area as Mayor Dianne Feinstein and Cyril Magnin greeted them.
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San Francisco
Queen Elizabeth 2
Prince Philip
Nancy Reagan
San Francisco International Airport
Air Force Two
Dianne Feinstein
Cyril Magnin
Ms. Feinstein
Reagan EPA papers offer deemed totally unacceptable
Congressional investigators rejected President Reagan's offer for restricted viewing of EPA documents, stating the arrangement inadequate amid evidence of mismanagement. White House aide Baker declined commitment to Burford's permanent position and noted no current firing plan. A separate $165 billion Social Security overhaul gained bipartisan Ways and Means support 32-3, with full House expected to vote next week on retirement age and coverage provisions.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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House
Reagen
White House
James A Baker TI
Associated Press
EPA
Anne McGill Burford
Burford
Baker
Ways and Means
Overcrowding Allowed at Maryland Prison to 1,653 Inmates
U S District Judge Alexander Harvey II refused contempt and approved housing up to 1,653 inmates at the Maryland Penitentiary until permanent facilities are built. The 1979 legal limit was 1,109 and the current count is 1,684 inmates.
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CIA behind the scenes details from a former hit man
Columnist Jack Anderson reports new insights on CIA activities from a former operative. Cornelius Dwyer analyzes why OPEC faces difficulties. Julia Etchison Hanna closes her series on early American Chinese trade. Joy Aschenbach offers a historical view of ongoing Iran Iraq tensions.
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Jack Anderson
CIA
Cornelius Dwyer
OPEC
Julia Etchison Hanna
America
China
National Geographic
Joy Aschenbach
Iran
Weather Outlook From High Pressure System Across U S
A large high pressure system over the eastern United States brings sunny spring weather through Saturday. Western Maryland counties expect mostly sunny and warm days with highs in the 70s and cool nights near 40. Maryland mountains stay sunny with highs near 70. by late Sunday a chance of showers. Temperature readings from Frederick and nearby towns are noted.
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Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
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Inside The News A Cheerful Friend Spreads Brightness
Quote attributed to Sir John Lubbock highlights a bright, uplifting message about friendship and positivity. The note frames a cheerful, spreading kindness theme linked to an English astronomer.
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Sir John Lubbock
Thomas Rites Draw Large Crowd In Frederick
Hundreds gathered at All Saints Episcopal Church to honor Sen Edward P Thomas who died after a four year cancer battle. Dignitaries including Charles Mathias Harry Hughes and Beverly Byron attended with family of Lois Thomas and their four children in a solemn service before interment at Mount Oliver Cemetery.
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Frederick
Maryland
Harry Hughes
Charles McC. Mathias
Beverly B. Byron
Frederick County
West Church Street
Edward P. Thomas
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Edward Thomas
A.D. Salmon
Lois
U.S
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Harry R. Hughes
Senate
House
Annapolis
Wallhearere
Mount Oliver Cemetery
Ealor Park
Rent Squeeze Hits Frederick City Tenants Hard
Frederick City rents rise faster than income, prompting officials to seek higher fair market values from the federal government to boost Section 8 subsidies. Officials also urge low income tenants to consider shared housing to cut costs while noting varied rent increases across unit sizes.
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Frederick City
Catherine M. Icard
County Housing and Community Development Department
Thomas funeral on TV coverage by Baltimore and Hagerstown stations
Television coverage of Senator Ed ward P. Thomas's funeral is scheduled for Thursday's evening news. WBAL Channel 11 and WMAR Channel 2 in Baltimore and WHAG Channel 8 in Hagerstown will air the event.
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Edward P. Thomas
WBAL
WMAR
Baltimore
WHAG
Hagerstown
Carroll Creek flood plan faces House budget hurdle
In Annapolis Frederick seeks 2.5 million dollars to start Carroll Creek Flood Control Project but meets strong opposition amid Maryland’s tight budget. Frederick Mayor Ronald Young and Del James McClellan press for funding while Water ResourcesAdministration shifts flood risk definitions and a 1976 flood looms as context.
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Carroll Creek
Statehouse
State Planning Commission
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House Appropriations Committee
Del
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Frederick
General Assembly
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McCurdy Field
House
Senate
Charles H. Smelser
Prahahelia
Reagan hails economic gains amid housing and leading index surge
President Reagan touted January gains as a bright green light for recovery citing a 9.9 percent jump in new single family home sales to a high in over two years and a 4.6 percent rise in the Commerce Department Led Index. Treasury and Commerce officials stressed a recession end and growth, while analysts urged caution about overestimating recovery strength. The Conference Board reported February gains in consumer confidence and plans for major purchases.
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