Arson fires injure students at Colo dormitory
Two fires in Belmont Residence Hall endanger students at the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo. Ten to fifteen youths were found on the lawn after leaping from windows, with 20 students injured and three critically hurt. Fire Chief Jeff Anderson labeled the incident arson.
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Former diplomat who betrayed secrets dies in Moscow
Donald Maclean, the former British diplomat who fled to Moscow in 1951 after passing atomic secrets to the Soviets, died of cancer at age 68. His body would lie in state at Donskoy Monastery before cremation, though a neighbor suggested he died in Borotkin Hospital.
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Washington merry go round and TV critiques headline
A grand jury hears testimony regarding alleged bribery involving Strom Thurmond and Edwin Wilson. Eugene Goll discusses MASH negatives, Walter Williams questions black voter influence, Linda St. Thomas profiles a Museum of American History curator, and Gail Digsen interviews Mary Ann Kerwin of La Leche League. Michael Spaur visits Badger's nightlife spot.
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Senate foes use jobs bill to seek repeal of withholding rule
Opponents led by Sen. Bob Kasten press to attach an amendment repealing the 1962 withholding on interest and dividends to a $3.7 billion jobs package. Senate leaders fear a veto from President Reagan unless the tax changes are dropped, as Dole and Baker acknowledge lack of votes to stop the amendment. The House backs repeal with 242 cosponsors while unemployment funds in the bill heighten the stakes.
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Sharon White gets 20 year term for aiding murder
Sharon Louise White, 32, helped her husband dispose of the body of Debra White King, 26, in the February 10 1981 murder. She received a 20 year prison sentence, ten years less than her husband Paul White. She aided wrap, transport, and wash away blood while fearing the victim might rise. Parole possible after five years.
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County planning panel delays Cardon service station review
Frederick County Planning Commission postpones action on Cardon Oil Co. a 24 hour service station and restaurant near New Market to await a final recommendation from a special architectural review committee and updated site drawings. Residents opposed to the project press for time to prepare and attack the plan on more grounds.
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Appointee vows to get EPA back to work
John W Hernandez Jr takes helm of the Environmental Protection Agency amid a morale and public confidence revival push. The acting administrator pledged immediate action to restore trust and health for Americans, while his predecessor Anne Burford asserted she felt neither victimhood nor fault in government by allegation.
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City and county officials protest state's constant yield figures
Frederick City and County officials plus town representatives will go to the state assessment department as a group to challenge this year’s constant yield figures. Mayor Ronald N. Young says the city’s yield should be about 1.51, not 2.25, and that the lower figure misleads the public about tax responsibility. The group may travel to Annapolis to press the issue, noting prior corrections when challenged.
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Four farms named for preservation program in Frederick County
Frederick County Planning Commission recommended four farms for the states agricultural preservation program. The districts require farming for at least five years before owner eligibility for state easements. Farms include Millard and Joan Crum's 11 acre dairy operation near Walkersville and Fred G Williams' 11 acre parcel north of Crum farm.
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Walkersville
David Gray
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Do All the Good You Can Quote from Dickens
Inside The News recalls Charles Dickens exhorting acts of charity and quiet virtue, highlighting his life and impact as a British author of the 19th century. The feature reflects on moral obligation and gentle social reform.
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Colder air continues with wintry showers across Maryland
Western Maryland counties stay mostly cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers or flurries. Highs near 49 today, cooling to near 40 Saturday as winds persist. Maryland mountains may see several inches of snow through Sunday, with highs around 32 and single digit to low twenties tonight.
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