Primitive Taotbato tribe found in Palawan crater
Government says a 30 family Taotbato clan lives in volcanic crater caves on Palawan 430 miles from Manila. They farm roots, wear bark loincloths, and use simple tools. officials visited by helicopter and studies continue. Previous Mindanao Tasadays are referenced for comparison.
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Manila
Philippines
Palawan
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Long
Island
Manuel Elizade
Presidentisl
Jesus Peralta
National Museum
Mindanao Island
Ex-Marine convicted of murders in 1977 Fayetteville case
A Franklin County jury found Gary Lee Rock of Fayetteville guilty of two counts of first degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder for a July 1977 sniping that killed James W. Catchall, 33, chief of the Fayetteville volunteer fire department, and Wilbur Brookens, 54, as firefighters approached Rock’s cabin to fight a blaze. The panel deliberated about 24 hours before the verdict, with Rock’s defense planning an appeal and arguing insanity.
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Chambersburg, Pa
Franklin County
Gary Lee Rock
Fayetteville
James W. Catchall
Wilbur Brookens
Rock
Rock of the
Detroit
Mich
Emanuel Tanay
Close election predicted in Dominican Republic
President Balaguer, seeking a fourth term at 70, faces a tight race with Antonio Guzman of the PRD amid shifting support in Santa Vomingo and a possible PRD win of Congress. Former president Bosch and six others loom. Balaguer accuses the PRD of flirting with communism while Pena Gomez defends PRD moderation and US ties.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Joaquin Balaguer
Dominican Revolutionary Party
Balaguer
PRD
Antonio Guzman
Santa Vomingo
Guzman
Reform Party
Caribbean
Socialist International
League of Social Democratic Parties
Jose Francisco Pena Gomez
New Times
Gutman
Pena Gomez
Carter
U.S
Carter backs major arms sale to Saudi Arabia and Israel
The Carter plan proposes 60 F-15s for Saudi Arabia, 15 F-11s and 75 F-16s for Israel, plus 530 F-5E jets. Supporters argue aid stabilizes the region, while critics warn of risks in arming nations at war with Israel and rely on oil politics.
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Jacob Javits
H-N.y
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Kbrypt
Abraham Ribicoff
Dcoon
Middle East
Ribicoff
Carter
U.S
United States
Bob Dole
Brian
Weer
Robert Packwood
Africa
Muriel Humphrey
Dminn
Hubert
Rain (Continued from Page A-1) Rain totals in Maryland Monday
Weather notes report a slow moving low pressure system over Maryland and Virginia bringing rainfall. State police in Frederick logged 1.63 inches Monday with temperatures from 52 to 58. Other readings include 0.06 inches in Emmitsburg and 0.65 inches in Unionville, with a statewide mix of 50s and 40s.
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Barracks B
Frederick
Braddock Heights
Emmitsburg
Unionville
G. Plitt von Eiff
Westminster
Lori Foreman
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Maryland
Virginia
MontCo Council Approves 568 Million Budget for FY 79
The Montgomery County Council approved a 568.4 million operating budget for Fiscal 1979, up 2.4 million from the executive’s request. Increased funding goes to rent supplements and schools, though the school budget is 2.5 million below the board’s request. A small tax cut is expected after final revenue estimates and surplus allocations are set. The plan also provides a 6.6 percent cost of living raise for county staff, excluding teachers.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
James P. Gleason
Gleason
Tax rate workshop contends over county city sewer deal
Bollinger backed by others argues changes are minor and fit prior committee decisions. The agreement would allow county sewage to be treated at the city plant up to 1.3 million gallons daily by 1985 from 500,000 now, with the county paying debt interest and expansion costs unless a study says otherwise. Commissioners Dorsey Crum and Bollinger voted for approval after several discussions.
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Bollinger
Esteady
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Paul L. Crum Jr
Budget Compromise Sets Final Spending and Tax Limits
The final budget figures become binding with no rise in spending or fall in taxes beyond the outlined plan. Four years after a new budget process, House leaders struggle for a majority. Liberals seek defense cuts and bigger social programs while conservatives push broad cuts except defense. The conference committee trimmed Carter’s plans by about $600 million overall.
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Congress
House
Carter
Frederick County student council week promotes activity in May
Frederick County Association of Student Councils plans Student Council Week from May 15 to 19 in all Frederick schools. FCASC asks every school to dedicate time to highlight student government. Presidents and FCASC officers met Frederick County Commissioner President Lawrence A. Dereey at Winchester Hall. From left to right are Robert L. Piss.
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Frederick County Association of Student Councils
Frederick
FCASC
Frederick County
Lawrence A. Dereey
Winchester Hall
Fromeft
Rebert L. Piss
Presbyterians confront ordination of homosexuals debate
In San Diego the United Presbyterians opened their nine day General Assembly amid fierce contention over ordaining acknowledged homosexuals. A 19 member task force backed the proposal, 14 to 5, amid threats of schism while delegates heard appeals for unity and civil debate. Six candidates vied to be moderator as two voiced opposition to the recommendation. About 2,000 Presbyterians attended, with 60 voting delegates.
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San Diego
United Presbyterians
Roger Allen
Albert Lea
Minn
John Merchant
Sequim
Wash
Conner
Oregon State University
Convention Center
Manning
James Emerson Jr
Denver
Vahe Simonian
Pasadena
Calif
William Lytle
San Antonio
Texas
Alexander Meakin
Cleveland
Patricia Metcalf
Freeport
Denham
Santa Fe
N.M
Paroled felon charged in rape and shootings on Eastern Shore
Morris Odell Mason, 28, paroled two months ago from the State Penitentiary, faces charges of raping a 12-year-old girl and shooting her sister in Cheriton area. He is also tied to house fires that killed two elderly residents on the Eastern Shore. Mason, held on $100000 bond, had prior fire-related arrests since turning 18.
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Eastville
State Penitentiary
Northampton County
William T. Belote
Morris Odell Mason
Nassawadox
Eastern Shore
Mason
Belote
Birdsnest
Northampton-Accomac Memorial Hospital
Norfolk General Hospital
Cheriton
Simkins Siding
Belore
Mazon
Ursula Stevenson
Stevenson
Faruk B. Presswaila
Chfef
Tidewater
Margaret Keen Hand
Presswalla
Miss Hand
Chesapeake
Connie Fox
JAGGERS FILE FOR DIVORCE IN LONDON
London AP reports rock singer Jagger and Bianca Jagger have begun divorce proceedings after a year of marriage. The lead singer of the Rolling Stones is linked to a reported new companion model Jerry Hall. Bianca, 33, is in the United States. she filed suit in the London divorce court through counsel.
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London
Jogger
Bianca
Jeine Hae
Jagger
Jerry Ball
United States
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North Pole
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Walker
George C. Eppinger
Arms Sale
MontCo Council
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Leh
Jett Clegg
Denice Hadeem
Tracey Jenkine
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Tammy Seeaki
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Northampton
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