Skyjacked Capitol Air jet returns to Miami
A Capitol Air DC-8 with 212 aboard was hijacked to Cuba, grounded overnight in Havana due to jammed emergency doors, then returned to Miami after failing to leave Cuba. Flight 236 originated from Puerto Rico with 202 passengers and 10 crew. it landed in Miami at 6 16 a m. after the door issue was resolved.
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Capitol Air
Cuba
Havana
Puerto Rico
Grand Turk Island
Roger Myers
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta
United States
Jose Marti International Airport
British papers spoof Hitler diaries scoop
Rival newspapers mock the Hitler diaries by printing spoofs of Eva Braun diaries while The Times defends its purchase of excerpts and features an interview with historian David Irving stating a changed view of the diaries.
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London
Times of London
Adolf Hitler
Eva Braun
The
Times
David Irving
Ed Wetzel Banker Dies at 54 in Frederick Home
Edward J. Wetzel a Frederick banker and former U S Army Korea veteran died at his home Sunday May 1 at age 54 He was senior vice president and senior trust officer at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank born August 14 1928 in New Windsor son of Leola Wetzel and the late Raymond Wetzel He joined the bank in 1948 and served in Korea from 1952 to 1953 Dead at 54, survived by wife Phyllis Irmgard Eiler Wetzel.
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Phyllis. Irmgard Eiler Wetzel
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Frederick
New Windsor
Wetzel
Leola Devilbiss Wetzel
Raymond Jesse Wetzel
The
Bank
Trust Department
Korea
Libertytown High School
Columbia Business
Soviet plan to test weapons in the Middle East alleged
Investigative columnist Lee Anderson says the Soviets have a plan to test weapons in the Middle East. Gail Chapa visits Windsor's Good Life Center. The Stars of 83 fashion show is detailed by Martin Stup. Inflation is eroding real earnings per a government report.
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Lee Anderson
Mideast
News-Post
Gail Chapa
Ee Windsor
Good Life Center
Martin Stup
Weather forecast for Western Maryland and Maryland Mountains
A weak cold front approaches with warm temps and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms. In Western Maryland expect partly sunny skies today with showers this afternoon, highs in the low 90s, then showers and storms tonight and Tuesday with 60s tonight and 70s Tuesday. Maryland Mountains see late today shower development, highs in the 70s, lows near 50s, and lingering showers through Tuesday. Winds SW 15-25 mph, drying conditions trend fair to poor by Tuesday.
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Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
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Hagerstown
Westminster
Gaithersburg
Leesburg
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New commander named for East Coast Telecommunications Center
Lt. Col. Leroy A. Adam assumed command of the U S Army Communications Command East Coast Telecommunications Center at Fort Detrick. He became the units 16th commander, succeeding Lt. Col. David G. Fitz Enz who will serve at SHAPE Belgium. Fitz Enz received the Meritorious Service Medal as colors passed at a ceremony with Col. William J. Stephens overseeing. Over 120 ECTC troops paraded after the change as the 1st U.S. Army Field Band provided music.
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U.S. Army Communications Command
East Coast Telecommunications Center
ECTC
Fort Detrick
Adam
David G. Fitz-Enz
Fitz-Enz
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Europe
SHAPE
Belgium
William J. Stephens
Usacc Operations Command
Jerry P. Kimberley
Stephens
1St U.S. Army Field Band
Fort Meade
East Coast
U.S. Army Communications Command Operations Command
Sam Ya
Command change at ECTC staff at 7th Signal Command Fort Ritchie
A long service record outlines Idaho native and former enlisted man Adam who joined the Army via West Point in 1965. His career spans combat units in Vietnam, SHAPE Europe, NATO agencies, USAREUR and multiple command roles, with advanced schooling and degrees in engineering. He is married to Linda Rodriguez with two sons, Chad and Chance.
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Idaho National Guard
Signal Corps
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West Point
N.Y
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4Th Infantry Division
1St Batalion
20Th Infantry
1Th Light Infantry
523Rd
Vietnam
Airtorne Communications Electronics Board
Fort Bragg
N.C
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
SHAPE
Belgium
NATO Integrated Communications System Management Agency
Nicsma
Brussels
309Th Signal Battalion
Camp Darby
Italy
Communications Electronics
US Army Europe
Usareur
Heidelberg
Germany
Adam
Signal Officers
Command and General Staff College
Airborne
Ranger
University of Alabama
Linda Rodriguez
Mercedes
Texas
Chad
Chance
St. John’s School
Frederick
Fitz-Enz
Aurora
Marmion Military Academy
Motorins
Senate opens budget debate on 1984 plan amid GOP rifts
The Senate nears a vote on a 1984 budget as Republicans split over taxes defense and domestic cuts while Democrats wait to see if a bipartisan path to passage emerges. House actions include potential tax changes and a vow to limit debate on a nuclear weapons freeze.
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Senate
Reagan
Senate Gop
Lawton Chiles
Florida
Senate Budget Committee
House Rules Committee
House
Edward P. Boland
D-Mass
Intelligence Committee
United States
Nicaragua
Environment and Public Works Committee
Robert T. Stafford
R-Vt
William D. Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
Quote by James Barrie on work and choice
A Scottish writer James Barrie is quoted saying nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. The remark reflects a wry view on motivation and purpose attributed to the author.
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James Barrie
Miss Frederick 1983 crowned at Weinberg Center
Hood College junior Kimberly Brigerman was named Miss Frederick 1983 at the sixth annual pageant. She won a $500 scholarship and will advance to the Miss Maryland Pageant in Hagerstown next month. First runner up Cynthia Goad won $300. second runner up Jeannie Traynor received $200. third runner up Sherri Dennis earned $100.
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Hood College
Frederick Community College
Sherri Dennis
Dennis
Donna Carol Johnson
Frederick
Ronald C. Brigerman Sr
Middletown
Hood
Frederick County
Brigerman
Bach
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Christina Biigerman
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Ed” Jesse Wetzel
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