Special prosecutor named to probe Meese allegations
A three-judge panel will appoint a special prosecutor under the Ethics in Government Act to investigate Edwin Meese III on charges ranging from improper seeking of federal jobs for donors to his knowledge of how the 1980 Reagan campaign obtained opposition documents. The move drew broad support from Reagan, Meese, and the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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New York
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Briton shot dead at Athens near British Embassy
Police identified Ken Whitty, a British citizen and assistant cultural representative of the British Council, as the victim. A lone gunman opened fire at 3 p.m. near the British Embassy in central Athens, fled on foot after the shooting.
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Words of wisdom from David Belasco on showmanship
The famed American playwright and producer David Belasco, 1854 to 1931, is quoted on the art of showmanship. He states that the true craft lies in giving the public what it wants just before it realizes it desires it.
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David Belasco
Seton Center Fifth Anniversary Series Begins in Emmitsburg
Local coverage notes Kathryn Jenkins presenting videos for aes and Joy Pittman Gurley starting a two part series on the 15th anniversary of the Seton Center in Emmitsburg. Food markets report good fish supply and recipes for favorites.
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Joy Pittman Gurley
Seton Center
Emmitsburg
Spring storm brings chilly rain to Western Maryland
A large mid Mississippi Valley storm forecast to bring cool, damp conditions across Western Maryland with temperatures in the 40s for highs and near 40 overnight. Regions include Carroll Frederick Howard Montgomery and Washington counties, with possible sleet or snow Thursday night. Maryland mountains show rain and cool trend through Thursday with similar highs and lows. Yesterday temperatures ranged from 47 to 57 in several Maryland towns.
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Hagerstown
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Lack of quorum halts Farm Bureau meeting in Frederick County
Only 36 of 1,087 Frederick County Farm Bureau members attended the annual spring meeting at Independent Hose Company. The quorum shortage prevented action on eight by-law changes and on a proposal by Hal Zimmerman opposing a Point of Rocks Adamstown area power plant siting. The meeting was tabled for October or moved to the April board meeting. Barry Lucey, president, noted the issue.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
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Zimmerman
Point of Rocks
Adamstown
Standard workers to vote on new contract Thursday
Striking workers at Standard Building Systems Co. Point of Rocks will meet at noon Thursday, March 29, at the Community Center for a ratification vote on a new three year contract. Wage plan increases exist with adjustments to retirement via ESOP, and a majority approved bringing talks to the membership while picketing continues 24 hours.
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Standard Building Systems Co
Point of Rocks
Wayne Huffer
United Steelworkers of America
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Buffer
Maryland House approves panel to regulate land near Chesapeake Bay
The House tentatively passed a core Bay cleanup measure creating a 25 member Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission to set rules for land use within 1000 feet of the high tide line. The bill shifts some zoning powers from Maryland counties and requires legislative approval for commission actions.
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del. W
Timothy Finan
D-Allegany Garrett
Robert Neall
Anne Arundel
General Assembly
Neale
Finan
Hart Wins in Connecticut Boosts NY Push in Democratic Race
Hartford AP The Democratic presidential contest moves to New York as Hart seeks momentum after a Connecticut romp that gave him 53 percent support and 33 delegates. Mondale trails in delegates yet leads overall. NY polls show Mondale ahead, while Jackson appeals to black voters amid a tight race.
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Len Garr
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Walter F. Mondale
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New York State
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Jackson
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Senate House clash over five year school aid plan
In Annapolis the House and Senate passed conflicting versions of Gov. Hughes plan to boost public school aid by up to 616 million over five years. House Speaker Cardin and Senate leaders expect tough talks, with a conference committee to seek a compromise. Both houses agree on a 60 million raise next year but disagree on the remaining four years.
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Senate
Harry Hughes
Benjamin Cardin
Walter Baker
D-Cecil
Charles Smetser
D-Frederick
Card
Melvin Steinberg
Baltimore City
Dr. Thomas H. Quill Dies on Hood College Campus
Dr. Thomas H. Quill M D aged 75 a Frederick ophthalmologist residing at 207 Lindbergh Ave died suddenly Tuesday evening on Hood College campus He was married to Mary A Quill Arrangements are to be announced by Smith Keeney Basford Funeral Home 106 E Church St Frederick
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Frederick
Lindbergh Ave
Hood College
Mary A. Quill
Smith, Keeney & Basford Funeral Home
E. Church St
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