Shuttle crew eye Monday return as weather quirk eyed
NASA officials weighed a Monday landing for the Columbia mission at Northrup Strip New Mexico after a favorable look at weather. Astronauts Jack Lousma and Gordon Fullerton reported clear skies and hoped a storm would not force an earlier return, with contingencies if other conditions deteriorate.
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Bangladesh appoints figurehead president after coup
Coup leaders claim to cleanse government of corruption and detain 22 officials including former Finance Minister Saifur Rahman and deputy ministers. Retired Justice Abul Fazal Chowdury named president. real power stays with Lt. Gen. Ershad as chief martial law administrator who vows a ceremonial presidency.
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House rejects funding limits on abortions in Maryland
Annapolis AP reports the Maryland House of Delegates rejected a bid to restrict Medicaid abortion funding 60-44 despite plans for a new attempt. Eight undecided delegates could swing support as a prayer vigil of women and children preceded the session, with rapid passage after the budget amendment was offered.
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U S and Nicaragua to hold high level talks in Mexico City
Mexico's UN envoy Porfirio Muñoz Ledo announced at the UN Security Council that the United States and Nicaragua plan high level talks in Mexico City next month to discuss main issues separating them and improve ties. The Reagan administration called the statement premature.
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Personal profile of poet Mary Foeche discovers why Rose Hooper chose non career life
Mary Foeche profiles Rose Hooper explaining why she chose life as a non career woman. The piece explores personal motivations and public expectations while noting Hooper's stance on professional identity and independence. The column reflects a contemplative tone about career and self.
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Parks urge dog owners to clean up in public spaces
Police Chief Richard J. Ashton urges Frederick residents to curb pet waste in city parks, citing a 25 fine for defecation without cleanup. Citizens may report sightings and must be prepared to identify violators in court. Mayor Young backs the effort amid ongoing complaints and enforcement challenges.
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Bill to ease school prayer barriers in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers push a bill requiring one minute of silent prayer or meditation at the start of each school day. Sen. Joseph Bonvegna and Del. Louis Cavallaro seek to restore voluntary prayer amid historic court rulings, with committee actions and floor debates ongoing.
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Maryland Home Education Case Dropped Against Dirks Parents
Charges against Mr and Mrs LeRoy Dirks of Minnietown Maryland were dismissed in Frederick County District Court with an official nolle prosequi. The couple had faced allegations their home instruction of their daughter Melissa via a satellite program did not meet Maryland compulsory education standards.
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Lindsay Browning longtime Mount Airy merchant dies
Lindsay L Browning 4 a retired Mount Airy merchant died Friday March 26 at Frederick Nursing Center husband of the late Mary Viola Browning born Mount Airy April 5 1897 he was 4 00 of the late Edward E and Eliza Lightfoot Browning operated a grocery store many years and was WWI veteran active in community groups including Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co Carrel County Volunteer Firemen Assn and Predence Lodge 190 AF&AM Surviving are four children 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren services 2 p.m. Sunday March 2 at Olin L Molesworth Funeral Home with local memorials and Masonic services to follow.
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Weekend chill with sun fills Western Maryland
Cold Canadian air grips Western Maryland with mostly sunny but cold conditions today and Sunday. Highs reach the low 40s in most counties, with teens at night and Sunday’s highs in the low 40s. warmer and fair on Monday. In Maryland mountains, highs in the 30s and lows around 10. Yesterday’s temps: Frederick 65 to 35, Hagerstown 66 to 38, Westminster 64 to 37, Gaithersburg 65 to 38, Leesburg 68 to 37.
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