Reagan praises Spain for advancing democracy in Europe
President Reagan lauded Spain as a maturing democracy during a Madrid visit. He listed Paraguay and Chile as entrenched military rule and Cuba and Nicaragua as communist tyrannies. He toured El Pardo with King Juan Carlos, met Prime Minister Gonzalez, and predicted a golden age of freedom in Iberia while backing Spain’s EU entry and cooperation on Central and South American peace and democracy efforts.
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NASA says Spacelab crew overcomes spaceflight challenges
NASA officials praised the Challenger crew for salvaging a week long Spacelab mission after early problems such as rodent food, a broken drinking fountain, cage escapes, and an airlock issue. The seven astronauts completed 109 orbits, logging data, film, and three million videotape frames, with 14 of 15 experiments successful.
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Maryland Troopers Launch Rolling Roadblocks To Enforce 55 MPH
Maryland state police initiated rolling roadblocks across highways to enforce a 55 mph speed limit and deter even slight excesses. Troopers will use radar and varied vehicle types to identify violators, aiming to curb rising non compliance amid federal pressure on funding.
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Prisoner escape tragedy near Peshawar sparks protest
Soviet and Afghan prisoners of war were killed while attempting to flee from a guerrilla base in Pakistan near Peshawar. Ambassador Smirnov said the USSR may lodge a protest with Pakistan over holding Soviet prisoners on Pakistani soil. Separately in Beirut, heavy bombardment shattered neighborhoods as war raged, killing 28 and wounding over 100.
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Dwyer Takes Oath for Frederick County Circuit Court
Judge G Edward Dwyer Jr was sworn in as the third member of Frederick County Circuit Court. The ceremony featured his family assisting with the robes and included thanks to his wife Peggy Ann Forrester Dwyer and local supporters.
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Singapore High athlete eyes Class B State high jump title
Weather Wednesday appears sunny. Dave Ammenheuser previews regional sports as Singapore High's Jim Barger aims to win the Class B State high jump championship, highlighting local prep and upcoming national map details.
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Singapore
Jim Barger
V-E Day Interview With Eisenhower’s Last Family Member
Robert C. Reid interviews Mickey McKeogh the last surviving member of General Eisenhower’s military circle. McKeogh offers thoughts on wartime losses and a warning that wars might end if the dead could return. Stanley Baldwin delivers the closing remark.
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Hood College study assesses $10.7 million local impact
A six student Hood College economics seminar led by Dr. Joseph Dabms analyzed the 1984-85 academic year and found Hood generated $10.7 million in income and local spending for the Frederick area. The report cites 435 local jobs, a $19.2 million banking credit expansion, and Hood’s status as the county’s 13th largest employer.
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Hunt Ends For Crash Survivors Near Japan
The U S military abandoned the search for 17 Marines missing after a Marine CH 53 helicopter crashed off southern Japan near Yukushima. Debris was scant and officials said survivors were not expected. The incident marked the region’s deadliest U S military loss since 1984.
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