Lightning kills Westminster couple at Dover race
Two killed and two injured when lightning struck nine spectators after the Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs. Victims were David Fowble, year old, and his wife Sandra 22, of Westminster Maryland. William Eddy 48 of Seaford and his son Brian 14 were treated and in fair condition. Steven Eddy 16 released. Four other Marylanders treated and released.
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Reagan to Hold News Conference Tuesday Night
The White House says President Reagan will hold his seventeenth news conference since taking office Tuesday night. His last 30 minute session was Feb. 16. The Reagans returned to the White House Sunday after a weekend at Camp David in Maryland.
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UAW Officials Question Bieber Leadership Prospects
UAW members at the Dallas constitutional convention express concern over Owen Bieber succeeding Douglas Fraser as president of about 1 million active and 380,000 retired members. Delegates worry Bieber may be less forceful and softer in his duties, while Fraser retires at 66 after reaching the 65 age limit.
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Missing oil seals cause multiple engine failures on Eastern planes
AP reports five or sixEastern Airlines engines failed due to missing oil seals in prior incidents. NPR says none of the others had seals missing on all engines as in the May 5 Night of the Eastern L-1611. NTSB prepares two day hearing into the L 1011 engine issue and related actions near Nassau.
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Hyattsville man charged after heroin smuggling seizure
Hyattsville Maryland resident Tbrahim Dende Borokinni, 32, was arrested at Dulles International Airport after customs found 144 pounds of heroin hidden in cigarette packs inside a carton of cigarettes. The estimated value reached about 1 million dollars, marking Dulles largest heroin seizure since 1974.
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Research group to study U S agricultural productivity
Resources for the Future in Washington will use a $300,000 Rockefeller Foundation grant for a three year study led by Kenneth R. Farrell to identify growth sources in recent decades and assess future changes. He warns that continued rapid growth may strain technology and natural resources as global demand rises into the 21st century.
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Words of Wisdom Quote by Oscar Wilde
A Wilde quip from 19th century Irish writer Oscar Wilde states that it is absurd to classify people as wholly good or bad. He argues that individuals are either charming or tedious.
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War in South America divides brothers in clash of nations
Investigative columnist Jack Anderson reports a South American conflict where brothers confront each other in a bitter war, highlighting its familial toll and geopolitical stakes. The piece contrasts this with domestic strains, noting ongoing family doctor calls and related scientific reporting by Douglas Tallman.
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Pot weather forecasts shift to fair, cooler Tuesday
A slow moving cold front exits offshore bringing fair and cooler air. Western Maryland counties expect mostly cloudy conditions with a few showers today and mid 60s highs, then clearing tonight and sunny cool Tuesday. Maryland mountains see showers ending today and a Tuesday high near 60. Winds NW 10 to 20 mph today, around 10 mph Tuesday as conditions improve.
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Israel and Lebanon weigh withdrawal pact amid security fears
Israeli and Lebanese parliaments considered endorsing a U S mediated troop pullout accord as Damascus and the PLO warned against it. In Beirut security was tightened and in Jerusalem parliament debated the pact ahead of a possible signing with Israel to withdraw 25 000 troops once Syria and the PLO pull out.
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Truce plan spurs white arm bands by Frederick teachers
FCTA members wear white armbands in classes to symbolize a truce between Frederick County board of commissioners and board of education. Participation was sporadic as talks over a 5 percent cost of living raise clash with the 2.5 percent offer. Beverly Stonestreet says teachers remain hopeful and plan to press officials to communicate while conflicts over pay continue.
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President urged to join budget stalemate efforts
Senate Republicans push for a budget breakthrough while a presidential role is urged by Sen. Dole and Rep. Wirth and Gephardt. The House and Senate debate and plan new proposals before Tuesday's deadline amid immigration and EPA confirmation actions.
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Police search for Taneytown hostage continues
The Taneytown Pharmacy clerk Patricia Hively remains missing after a Tuesday robbery. Edward Simpson and Olon Hill Jr of Littlestown Pa are suspects pursued by FBI and Maryland State Police. A brown 1978 Pinto wagon tied to the case was last seen in Frederick, a nationwide search underway.
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Wet weekend storms bring inch or more rainfall in Maryland
Heavy rains linger in Frederick County with up to an inch by noon Monday and 31 percent inch at 6 am. Braddock Heights logged one inch and Green Valley 1.35 inches from Sunday storms. Unconfirmed tornado sighting near Dover, Del. Tonight cool with mid 40s to 50s. wrap up week with sunshine and scattered showers.
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Dr Ulysses Bourne Jr Dies Local Physician at 77
Dr Ulysses G Bourne Jr 77 longtime Frederick physician died Saturday May 14 at Frederick Memorial Hospital He was husband of Yvonne Duckett Brown born in Frederick Aug 23 1905 son of the late Dr Ulysses G and Grace Lane Bourne Sr He trained at Storer College Lincoln University and Meharry Medical College practiced in Frederick 46 years retiring 1980 He belonged to Frederick County Medical Society and American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Littrell Wins Seat After Door Knocking Campaign
Frederick educator George H Littrell Jr recalls his Annapolis debut in District 4 A. He credited an elderly Brunswick couple for inspiring his run after the wife could not vote in person and Littrell arranged absentee papers. Littrell defeated incumbent Charles E Smith by about 65 votes and joined delegates Mitchel Owens and McClellan as he learned the legislative craft.
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