Solidarity votes for staged strikes over police beating in Bydgoszcz
In Poland, Solidarity approves a two stage strike plan starting Friday and next Tuesday unless officials blamed for last week's police beating of 23 union members are dismissed. Lech Walesa backs the plan after tense sessions and warnings of possible civil conflict.
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Bydgoszcz
Poland
Solidarity
Mieczyslaw Rakowski
Lech Walesa
Ntional Coordinating Commission of the Independent Union
Walesa
Stanislaw Mach
Roman Bak
Independent Labor Movement
Hughes backs gas tax to fund pay increases
Maryland Governor Harry Hughes proposed a 2 cent per gallon gas tax hike starting July 1 to raise about 40 million in the first year to fund an across the board 2 percent pay raise for state workers in 1982. The plan also adds 18 million in trucker fuel levies and 28 million more for transportation programs, schools, and community colleges, with earmarking for bridges and highways.
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Annapolis
Maryland
General Assembly
Harry Hughes
Hughes
CETA moves to phaseout PSE programs local job cuts announced
Local CETA offices plan a phased end to Public Service Employment affecting 1M participants, with remaining programs under Title II B and IV continuing. By May 1, 27 workers will end Title VI PSE, 77 will terminate between now and July 6, and a job search training push will aid transitions.
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Department of Labor
CETA
Washington
PSE
Sow
Ceta Private Industry Council
Amber Meadows expansion OK'd by Frederick planning panel
The Frederick City Planning Commission approved expanding Amber Meadows with about 79 lots in Section 5 and cleared the Weis Markets site plan for Amber Meadows Business Park, pending Frederick County approval. Preliminary approval for Willow Crest Development parkland was granted, contingent on the Frederick City Park Commission review due to flood plain location.
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Frederick City
Planning Commission
Unhappy Delegation Over Ballenger Creek Jail Site Choice
Frederick County commissioners buy 26 acres near Ballenger Creek for a new jail at 774 921. state study estimates cell costs at 56 000 each, raising total project fears. Delegates and senators from Frederick urge expanding and rebuilding the existing jail on De Grange Street amid cost doubts and controversy.
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Frederick
Maryland
Ballenger Creek
Frederick County
General Assembly
DeGrange Street
Seo
Edward FP
Thomas
Weather Notes and Quotation From 1874 Almanac
The item reports a clear cold night with highs in the sixties and lows in the upper twenties. Winds are calm to light, with a weather-related quotation from GK Gemention Engist dated 1874.
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Sia
Perth
UMW urged to break no-work rule amid strike threat
UMW President Sam Church urged the union to abandon the no-contract no-work tradition and proceed with a strike by 160,000 miners set for Friday after overnight bargaining produced a tentative contract with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. Union locals were divided on whether to work without a signed contract.
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Washington
The
United Mine Workers
Sam Church
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Church
Bennett
A: Coal Co
West
Frank
Larry Vucelich
Powha
Ohis
Guerrillas Order Cease Fire in El Salvador Anniversary
Leftist guerrillas declare a unilateral hour cease fire to mark the first anniversary of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero's assassination. Army offensive continues in northern mountains as memorial services unfold nationwide. More than 100 killed during eight days of mourning and unrest. The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front vows to limit fighting except in defense.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Oscar Arnulfo Romero
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front
Romero
Senate votes on scrap of dairy price subsidy hike
Senate roll call set on a bill to cancel a scheduled dairy subsidy increase and cut costs. Administration says saving about 147 million dollars and shielding consumers from higher milk prices. Senate debate includes calls for amendments to halve the subsidy increase amid broader Reagan cost-cutting moves.
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Washington
Reagan
Senate
U S studies peacekeeping troops in Sinai Desert
The administration reports beginning consultations with Senate members on deploying a 1000 member US peacekeeping force to Sinai as a buffer between Israel and Arab states. The plan seeks a broader security shield amid Middle East tensions and may involve other nations contributing troops.
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U.S
Sinai Desert
Washington
Reaces
Israel
Arabia
Pakistan
Washington highlights and varied column summaries
A collection of opinion and feature notes spanning politics transport funding and education. Columnists discuss pre election commentary, school lunch needs, and national events. Regional sports wrap reports a Springfield Mass weekend and a 4k division championship update.
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Fovestigeuse Columist
Jock Apéerbon
Preebie Cemalis
Cope
Jeap-Clapde
Duveher
Eugene Gol
Sue Cate
Donald Lambrey
Frederict News
Economic aid package for Pakistan proposed
AP reports a proposed U S aid package for Pakistan stalled in Washington amid mixed signals. The measure aims to bolster economic stability and counter regional tensions while seeking congressional approval and aligning with U S strategic interests in Asia.
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Pakistan
Washington
Millep
Wwe
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