Chernenko Appears Twice On Soviet TV In Wake Of Rise
Soviet leader Konstantin Chernenko, 72, featured on national television again as he strengthens his public presence since taking power after Yuri Andropov’s death last month. He attended a Bolshoi gala for International Women's Day along with eight Politburo members and later appeared on the news receiving his deputy card for the Supreme Soviet.
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Konstantin Chernenko
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Supreme Soviet
Yuri V. Andropov
Aquino assassination contradicted by security guard testimony
Manila AP report says guard Efren Ranas testified the op position leader was led down airplane stairs with his head tilted after a gunshot, countering the military claim of a leftist shooter after Aquino returned to Manila on Aug 21.
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Philippines
Benigno Aquino
Aquino
United States
Efren C. Ranas
Lanting Security Agency
Honduras expels Nicaraguan diplomat over propaganda
Honduras orders the expulsion of Nicaraguan Charge d Affaires Javier Aviles Ibarra for alleged Marxist propaganda in favor of the Sandinista National Liberation Front. Managua counters that Honduran troops attacked a Nicaraguan border town in a reciprocal claim.
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Honduras
Nicaragua
Edgardo Paz Barnica
Javier Aviles Ibarra
Sandinista National Liberation Front
Weather Map Reflections and A Thought for Today
A weather map note and a quoted reflection appear in the page. The Thought for Today attributes a John Barrymore quote about dreams and regret, noting his era as an American actor born in 1882 and died in 1942.
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John Barrymore
Local physicist shares tips to avoid home computer pitfalls
Frederick County coaches pick AD Star game rosters for Scholastic Sports Page. Walkersville’s success is linked to student body fans, noted by sports writer Dave Ammenheuser in today’s section.
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Walkersville
Dave Ammenheuser
Weather Watch For Virginia Snow Weekend Cold Snap
A low pressure system moves through Virginia bringing light snow that could accumulate. Western Maryland reports 1 to 2 inches possible with highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s. Maryland mountains expect 3 inches plus with teens tonight. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 26 to 42 across listed locations.
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Hagerstown
Oakland
Westminster
David Lesher
Explosion Rocks Frederick City Apartment, No Injuries Reported
Police and state fire marshal investigators probe an apparent incendiary device blast between doors at 2137 Fourth St in Frederick City. A two story white house door was blown from its hinges with flying glass and smoke. Neighbors heard a loud blast around 3:30 PM as Catherine D Rowe, a resident, was identified among building occupants. Baby in arms as neighbor listened to account. Further details from Page A-2.
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State Fire Marshal
White House
John Hahn
Clingerman
Catherine D. Rowe
Ashton
Ms Rowe
Anna Olson
E. Fourin
Thurmont approves sharp raises for water and sewer rates
Thurmont officials pass an 80 percent water rate hike and about 145 percent sewer connection fee increase to fund a new 4 million gallon treatment plant built by Dallas Contractors Inc. at a cost just over 4 million dollars. New rates take effect April 15. fees rise immediately. Mayor James F. Black questions using revenue sharing funds to cover operating costs, but the board votes 3 to 1 to apply the money toward the plant.
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James F. Black
Black
Hunting Creek
Rouser Run
Terrence R. Best
Eileen Waesche
Earl A. Mayne
Harry 0. Miller
Stray voltage bill draws Frederick County Farm Bureau to Annapolis
Frederick County Farm Bureau members testified in Annapolis on HB 1357 at an agribusiness breakfast. Maryland Farm Bureau legislative lobbyist Jack Miller described the bill requiring electric companies to test for stray voltage at cost if applicable, with possible farmer or utility payment depending on origin. Gary Muller, a Frederick dairy farmer, recalled early stray voltage findings at Bob El Farms on Mud College Road near Thurmont in 1976 and noted tests often located issues in milking parlors.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Annapolis
Bureau
Barry Lucey
Jack Miller
Miller
Gary Muller
Frederick County
Young’s Inc
Muller
Bob-El Farms Inc
Mud College Road
Thurmont
Eight Night Parking Spaces Expanded Near City Hall
Frederick adds eight more city parking spaces for public use at night. Spaces flank City Hall and were previously restricted to official use except Sunday mornings. Weekdays permit from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., while weekends and holidays allow full access with some limitations.
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City Hall
Richard J. Ashton
Ashton
Ronald N. Young
Young
Board of Aldermen
City Adds 12 Parking Meters on South Carroll Street
Frederick officials approve 12 one hour meters on the west side of South Carroll Street from Carroll Creek to East Patrick Street to curb all day parking by merchants and free spaces after 8 p m on nights and weekends. The move follows long-standing enforcement laxity and broad support from merchants and city leaders.
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Frederick
Sam Yu
Frederick City
South Carroll
Carroll Street
Carroll Creek
Patrick Street
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