Hostage escape in Colombia shifts tone of crisis
Uruguayan Ambassador Fernando Gomez, held by guerrillas, escaped at about 12:40 a.m. after slipping behind a parked car. He showed injuries from the failed rope escape and was taken to a military hospital. officials described a bruised body and limb injuries. Meanwhile in San Juan, Carter narrowly beat Kennedy by 4 points in a Puerto Rico Democratic primary, edging ahead in delegates but facing questions over ballot irregularities.
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Maryland Senate Hosts Short Session Amid St Patrick’s Day Party
An AP report notes the Maryland Senate holds a brief session tonight to allow a Prince Georges County party political figure to host St Patrick’s Day events. The House contemplates bond bill passage, needing 71 votes.
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House panel OKs contributions bill in Maryland
Annapolis AP Del. Luis Simmons R Montgomery supports a reworked political contributions bill after a 15 to 1 vote in the House panel. The measure targets corporate donations to government units and follows a year of bitter debate, with Simmons expressing confidence it will pass this year.
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Senate panel backs spending cap package in Annapolis
The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee approved a measure limiting state budget growth, with a 16 month job refill rule and a proposal to curb new positions. The plan would require governor submissions and apply to the next fiscal year, aiming to reduce overall expenditures.
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Carter Reagan lead in Illinois and Puerto Rico delegates
In Illinois the Chicago Tribune poll shows Reagan ahead of Anderson with Carter trailing Kennedy among Democrats. Carter wins Puerto Rico with 32 percent. Kennedy 48 percent. Delegates from Mississippi South Carolina Wyoming projected for Carter, Kennedy. Reagan leads GOP with recent primary wins but faces Anderson in Illinois.
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HRC chairman keeps tapes at home amid dispute
Only two tapes of the open sessions have been returned to the Human Relations Council while the chairman Hazel Engen and executive director Theodore Stephens dispute returns. Officials debate legality and security of keeping executive session tapes off county premises amid theft concerns at Winchester Hall.
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PSC to begin PE rate inquiry into East Alto contract
The Maryland Public Service Commission starts hearings on Potomac Edison rate structure with focus on East Alto Aluminum Co of Buckets Tow, challenging PE studies that show higher cost to East Alto. East Alto plans cross examination of PE rates director V Dean Gideon and will introduce its consultant's testimony questioning cost of service methodologies and sample data from non Maryland customers.
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Iran election splits as hardliners lead in Tebres ballots
Iranians cast ballots amid turmoil as fundamentalist Islamic Republican Party gains in 29 Tehran seats. Officials push demand for Shah Pahlavi's wealth return while U.S. hostages remain in embassy custody. Leader Ayatollah Khomeini warns parliament will decide hostages fate as fraud allegations surface.
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Accord reached with refinery workers in major strike
AP reports a tentative agreement with striking refinery workers, potentially ending a nationwide walkout. Talks involved several major producers and followed earlier pacts with smaller firms. Key details include a pending national framework and the prospect of settlements setting patterns for the broader industry.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round Report Sparks Species Probe
Investigative reporter Jack Amter reports on a suspected drug abuse case involving Ramston Jordan while weather observer David Lester offers March outlook with warm showers. Other items include election focus, market prices, and a feature on families under stress with Dr Witham Brown weighing ethics and malpractice concerns.
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Fragmented Weather Forecast Scrambled by OCR
A garbled OCR text appears to describe a weather outlook with afternoon conditions and temperatures. It mentions highs and lows, a chance of precipitation, and south winds. Details are unclear due to errors, but the general forecast theme centers on mixed conditions and wind direction for the day.
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