Poindexter Trial Opens in Iran Contras Case
Jurors began selection in the case of former National Security Adviser John Poindexter over his role in the Iran Contras affair that clouded Reagan's last years. Prosecutor Dan Webb objected to defense questioning of a prospective juror as hearings opened.
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Washington
National Security
John Poindexter
Ronald Reagan
Richard Beckler
U.S. District Court
Harold Greene
Poindexter
U.S
Congress
Greene
Oliver North
Iran
Reagan
Mr. Poindexter
District of Columbia
Chicago
Dan Webb
Washington D.C
South Africa Sends Troops Into Ciskei Amid Riots and Coup
South Africa deployed troops into the Ciskei homeland after riots and looting followed a military coup that ousted Brig. Gen. Oupa Gqozo. Dozens injured and at least three killed as factories burned, with Israel and Taiwan firms among those burned. government debated recognition and the nature of South African involvement.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Ciskei
Pik Botha
Oupa Ggoza
Cecilia Makilwane
Botha
Bisho
Gqozo
Mdantsane
East London
Fort Jackson
Dimbasa
Zwelitsa
Wyoming celebrates its centennial in landmark festivity
A brief regional weather note leads to a standalone item about Wyoming celebrating its centennial. The section mentions cloudy conditions and a chance of light precipitation, with temperatures in the 30s and 40s, and references a map on page.
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Maryland
Wyoming
Year Round School Proposed by Frederick County Leader
Frederick County School Superintendent Noel T. Farmer urges a 226 day year with extended days, arguing longer terms improve curriculum coverage and student skills. He notes the plan differs from Los Angeles trimester systems and emphasizes quality time over mere attendance.
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Frederick County
Noel T. Farmer
Farmer
Dr. Farmer
Los Angeles
Susan Rovin
Western Maryland
Frederick
Asia
West Germany
Europe
United States
Larry Hauver
Sandra Dishun
Frederick High School
Monocacy National Battlefield to get its first ranger
Monocacy National Battlefield Park in Maryland will hire its first ranger, with the position advertised by the National Park Service. Officials aim to have a ranger on the Gambrill property near Md 355 by late spring as the 1,670 acre park expands. The NPS is also completing acquisitions of about 500 more acres across two farms to widen the battlefield and potential hiking trails and markers.
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Monocacy National Battlefield Park
National Park Service
Richard Rambur
Gambrill
Mr. Rambur
MD. 355
National Battlefield Park
Antietam
Gettysburg
Frederick
Washington
Emmitsburg drives funds for Ed Little van needs
Ed Little, a 15 year old with cerebral palsy, moves closer to a customized wheelchair accessible van costing 26337 dollars. Local efforts by Emmitsburg residents Lions Club and Greene Saw Mill included an eight hour woodcut at the watershed and a shrimp and chicken feast raising 83250 dollars. The Lions Club has tallied over 12000 dollars and Mount St. Mary’s College offered 8000 dollars, with community volunteers donating time and trucks for transport and setup. Ed hopes to drive when he reaches 18 after county approval and driver training.
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Emmitsburg
Ed Little
Eddie Little van Fund
Lions Club
Greene Saw Mill
Mount St. Mary’s College
Bill Greene
Dave Copenhaver
Emmitsburg Ambulance Co
Emmitsburg Ambulance Company
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