Cutback in benefits protested by FC Joint Veterans Council
Frederick County veterans joined ex-GIs from across the country in Washington to oppose proposed cuts in veterans benefits. Frederick County Joint Veterans Council Chairman Larry R. Marshall led a bus to urge Congress to protect promised aid, arguing benefits are part of wartime costs and must be preserved for those who served.
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FC Joint Veterans Council
Frederick County
Larry R. Marshall
Washington, D.C
DAV
Sherman E. Roodzant
House of Senate
Marshall
America
Congress
Britain reports eight more Argentine planes down as warship loss acknowledged
The British government said eight Argentine planes were shot down in Falklands action, while confirming the loss of a major warship, the frigate Ardent. Despite fierce fighting, Pope John Paul II planned a visit to Britain, with talks at the UN on a 72 hour cease fire. Argentina warned of widening war and sought support from Latin allies and the Soviet Union.
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Falkland Islands
Arinione
Vatican
John Paul II
Argentina
Amadeo Frugoli
United States
Falkland
British Defense Ministry
Nott
House of Commons
Snch
Washington
Canberra
South Atlantic
London
Ian McDonald
P and D Lines
Mdbitl
Deuis Suuibiadavil
Stanley
Falklands
East Falkland
Pepper and Sarbanes Attack Reagan at Democratic Dinner
U S Rep Claude Pepper and Sen Paul Sarbanes harshly criticized President Reagan at the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner in Frederick County. Pepper praised Franklin D Roosevelt as a reformer while Sarbanes denounced cuts by Budget Director David Stockman. Gov Harry Hughes urged support for Democrats and presented Pepper with honorary Maryland residency as others were honored for service.
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Frederick County
U.S
Claude D. Pepper
D-Fla
Pepper
U.S. Senate
Roosevelt
White House
Ronald Reagan
Paul 8
Sarbanes
Reagan
OMB
David Stockman
Stockman
Oscar Wilde
Harry R. Hughes
Maryland
Washington Merry Go Round and Other Views Skim
Columnist Jack Anderson profiles Yasser Arafat as compromising and vacillating. Suzy Brett notes joys of moving. Holmes Alexander shows how to quit alcohol. Eugene Goll urges better coordination of vocational education. Kenneth Scheibel questions agricultural economy prospects. David Handler previews fall TV programming. Ken Wisner advises on cereal leaf beetle control. Dan Bard urges city and suburban gardeners to care for their yards.
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U.S. Intelligence
Yassir Arafat
Teader
News-Post
Suzy Brett
Holmes Alexander
Eugene Goll
Kemmeth Scheibel
David Handler
Ken Wisner
Dan Bard
Maryland Weather Outlook for Several Days
Western Maryland counties expect mostly cloudy skies with gradual warming and drier air from the southwest. Highs near 70 today, near 80 Wednesday, with thundershower chances late Wednesday. Maryland mountains see 70s today and mid 70s to near 80 Wednesday. Farm forecast shows southeast winds 5 to 10 mph today turning southerly Wednesday with drying conditions improving. Yesterday’s temps ranged Frederick 61 to 54, Hagerstown 66 to 55, Westminster 54 to 50, Gaithersburg 62 to 51, Leesburg 64 to 53.
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Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Hagerstown
Westminster
Gaithersburg
Leesburg
Inside The News The One Serious Conviction
A fragmentary piece centers on Samuel Butler and his warning not to take things too seriously. The enigmatic line invites readers to ponder wit and philosophy.
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Samuel Butler
Close Oe Aseeys
Rousselot budget plan targets immediate deficit balance
The House debates Rep. John H. Rousselot’s plan to balance the budget next year through large domestic spending cuts and higher tax revenues, rejecting liberal Democratic proposals and signaling a decisive shift in fiscal strategy.
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Washington
House
California
John H. Rousselot
Hhegatuiéssus Ue Gui
Ashbury Enters County Commissioner Race in Frederick
John W. Ashbury, 43, homeowner and owner of a property management firm in Walkersville, declares entry as a county commissioner candidate. He pledges fewer regulations and more government harmony. His mother Frances W. Ashbery leads the county board of education and his brother M Dunbar Ashbury is an auditor at the county audit firm.
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Frederick County
John W. Ashbury
Ashbury
Walkersville
Winchester Hall
Frances W. Ashbery
Board of Education
M. Dunbar Ashbury
Reagan calls housing aid bill a bailout for industry
President Reagan denounces a 5 billion mortgage subsidy plan as a budget busting bailout for housing. Senator Lugar praises it as a jobs measure for the economy. Reagan warns that single sector bailouts invite broader cost and seeks colleagues’ support against the measure.
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Reagan
Washington
Reagano
Richard Lugar
R-Ind
Iran claims capture of Khorramshahr in pivotal victory
BEIRUT AP Iran said its forces routed the last pockets of Iraqi resistance in Khorramshahr and Baghdad conceded the fall of Khuzistan last stronghold in Iran. The Iraqi withdrawal from Khorramshahr marks Iran's major victory in the 20 month war and the loss closes Iraq's only outlet to the Persian Gulf.
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Lebanon
Iran
Khorramshahr
Iraq
Khuzistan
Baghdad
Shatt-al-Arab Waterway
Persian Gulf
Senator Edward T. Conroy Dies at 53 in Washington
State Senator Edward T. Conroy of Maryland, a veteran and long time reform advocate, died after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis following surgery on April 13 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He served 19 years in Maryland legislature, chaired the Senate Constitutional and Public Law Committee, and was a decorated Korean War veteran with three Purple Hearts. He had been a prominent Democratic reform figure in Prince George’s County and resided in Belair Bowie.
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Edward T. Conroy
Maryland
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Conroy
Senate Constitutional and Public Law Committee
Bernard Terry Devaney
Sonroy
U.S. Senate
Charles McC Mathias Jr
Gladys Spellman
Steny Hoyer
Senate
Heartbreak Ridge
DAV
Prince George's County
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