Iran Iraq war risks wider conflict and oil crisis
The Iran Iraq war is seen as a growing global threat with potential to widen into a broader clash of sects and a possible oil crisis. Western leaders warn of force to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iran pressures Gulf states and Israel, risking U.S. economic interests.
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Gulf States
Israel
U.S
West
Times of London
Korea
Persian Gulf
Future of Lebanon under shadowed democracy and wars
The piece argues Lebanon’s democracy is shadowed by religious miniwars and terrorism. It credits Syrian Soviet pressure for the May decision on Israel withdrawal and criticizes U S policy under Reagan, noting 250 Marines killed and predicting Israeli retaliation and renewed central Lebanon action without American help.
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Israel
Amin Gemayel
Assad
Gemayel
Suk al Gharb
Chouf Mountains
Beirut
Reagan
United States
Soviet Union
GAO doubts final cost of Pentagon weapons programs
Washington reporter notes GAO briefing warns costs for B 1B bombers MX Peacekeeper and Star Wars space laser rise beyond estimates. Testing delays and producibility issues threaten milestones as Pentagon budgets rise. Citizens Watch covers whistle blower Dr Richard Scarnati fired over alleged patient mistreatment at Lebanon VA facility and DEA probes.
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Senate Armed Services Committees
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General Accounting Office
GAO
Air Force
Richard Scarnati
Veterans Administration
Lebanon
Scarnati
Rural Women’s Clubs Meet at Frederick Armory
About forty women from across Frederick County attended the Frederick County Federation of Rural Women's Clubs annual meeting at the Frederick Armory. The event included a luncheon and a celebration of the Maryland Tercentenary. Thirteen additional loans totaling $50,000 were closed through the Home Owner's Loan Corporation for Frederick County properties at risk of foreclosure.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Federation of Rural Women’s Clubs
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Maryland
Home Owner's Loan Corporation
Growth of University of Maryland shown to Frederick Rotary
The University of Maryland at College Park growth was demonstrated to the Rotary Club of Frederick at Francis Scott Key Hotel. George O. Weber, director of the physical plant and supervising engineer, noted campus buildings rose from 61 to 1& in recent years. The Frederick Women’s Club Tourist Committee outlined plans for its Steiner House information center on West Patrick and Jefferson streets, opening this weekend and remaining open weekends through spring and summer. The Frederick Shopping Center Merchants Association held its fourth annual banquet at Frederick VEW Country Club with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rosenfeld of Washington, D.C., local store managers and spouses in attendance. Rosenfeld developed Frederick’s first modern shopping center.
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Frederick
Francis Scott Key Hotel
George O. Weber
University
Frederick Women’s Club
Steiner House
West Patrick Street
Jefferson Street
Home schooling viewed as education option debate gains support
Theresa and James D. Mayor of Damascus defend home schooling as a valid, flexible learning path. They argue learning is life integrated, not confined to formal teaching, and advocate preserving parental rights to educate at home under COMAR 134.10 while countering misinformation and insisting on informed state policy.
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Scarnati
Veterans Administration
Drug Enforcement Administration
John Holt
Jenny
California
Frederick County
Taxpayers urged to back higher teacher salaries in Frederick County
William L. Moore calls for taxpayer action as Frederick County faces teacher exits, leaves, and looming shortages. He cites retirement reform, stress, and low pay driving resignations amid a climate of heavy workload and dwindling replacements. He urges voters to support a 10 percent pay increase to retain dedicated educators.
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