Senate panel plans 1.4 billion in defense cuts
The Senate Armed Services Committee plans 1.4 billion in defense cuts including retiring 22 destroyers and deactivating Air Force interceptors. Chairman John Tower said the reductions target validated military needs and followed a meeting with Defense Secretary Weinberger and Joint Chiefs chair Gen. Jones.
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U S Embassy Officials Expelled From Poland
In Warsaw AP reports two U S Embassy officers were declared persona non grata after meeting with scientist Ryszard Hercules and receiving materials. Poland denies aims to undermine the state while reciprocity is expected, with possible retaliation against Polish diplomats in Washington.
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John W. Zerolis
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Oland
Washington intrigue meets Labor Secretary Donovan links
Investigative columnist Jack Anderson questions if Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan lied about ties to the underworld. Opinion pieces note Canadian auto industry talk, media education friction, circus evolution, and the power of a vote. Farming focus covers Soil Stewardship Week and dairy advertising perspectives.
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Eugene Goll
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Don Graff
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Dan Bard
Ken Wisner
Weather forecast for Western Maryland and mountains
Weather outlook shows warm, dry conditions through mid week with highs around the mid to upper 70s and cooler nights. Maryland mountains expect sunny skies today and Wednesday with similar daytime temperatures and light overnight warmth.
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Britain Intensifies Falklands Siege With Naval Fire
Britain pressed its Falklands blockade as a British frigate fired on an Argentine supply vessel in Falkland Sound near Bold Cove West Falkland. Argentina warned of hostile action against any British ships or planes approaching the South Atlantic war zone while Thatcher's inner War Cabinet met in London amid talks of a potential assault on Stanley.
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Parents hear explanation of new school leveling plan
Parents of Monocacy Middle School students met to learn about Frederick County’s leveling program set to start next fall. Robert Devaux and Donna di Grasis outlined four focus areas math science social studies and language arts with four levels to match student ability. Level I targets high interest and aptitude while Level IV supports functional skills. The program aims to raise expectations for all levels and aligns with the five year plan approved by the Frederick County Board of Education under Superintendent Gordon M. Anderson and refined by Dr. Berger. Leveling determinations will use report cards teacher recommendations standardized tests and current grades to assess incoming students.
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FOP Eyes Move Toward Unionization in Frederick
Frederick City police and county sheriff's deputies show interest in forming a union to win collective bargaining and binding arbitration. FOP president Andrew Baum says goal is professionalism and salary gains, with city officials not recognizing the FOP as bargaining agent yet. A decision on a potential union follows years of bargaining gaps and officer turnover concerns.
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Frederick Realtor Gilmore R Flantt Jr dies
Frederick Realtor Gilmore R Flantt Jr of 315 Rerkweil Terrace Frederick died Monday May 10 at Veterans Hospital He was husband of Mrs Herel Flantt Arrangements announced by Smith Keenney Basford Funeral Home 108 Church St Frederick
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Emmitsburg Parents Seek Injunction Against Busing
Emmitsburg parents ask Circuit Court Judge Samuel W. Bar Tick to sign a temporary injunction blocking Frederick County Board of Education and the superintendent from implementing a busing decision to Thurmont until a June 2 hearing with the State Board of Education. The suit cites costs for buses and staff and claims the board acted without action at an April 26 meeting. Names include Donna Andrew Polly Kittinger Joseph Zanella Eric Glass Ale d Brauer Donald F Fitzgerald and Jop Pittmen.
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le Guetige
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Dems outline new tax plan in contrast to Reagan plan
House Democrats proposed a 1083 budget emphasizing higher tax hikes over three years while preserving Social Security. Rep James Jones framed the plan to appeal to the broad middle, targeting reduced defense buildup and tighter care for Medicare and Medicaid, with deficits of 102.9, 70.8, and 31.1 billion for 1983 84 and 85.
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Thomas P. O'Neill
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James Wright
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Bill Green
New York
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Hood College to hear Elizabeth Tidball as commencement speaker
Hood Trustee Dr M Elizabeth Tidball will deliver Hood College's 87th commencement on May 22 in the Hudson Outdoor Theatre. Pearl Bailey cancels all engagements until September due to illness, while graduates and undergraduates anticipate degrees for 350 students. Dr Tidball, physiology professor at George Washington Medical Center, is renowned for her studies on women in higher education and leadership outcomes for women graduates.
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