Ford undecided on future campaigning in tight nominating race
President Ford weighs whether to stay in Washington or continue campaigning as California and New Jersey primaries loom. Reagan blasts winner take all formats while Carter leads Democrats with delegates. Udall and Church clash over Ohio strategy amid calls for unreconciled three way race.
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Pritchard Appears in Court After Car Crash Case
Pritchard fled east on Md 26 at high speed after sideswiping a vehicle and injuring two motorcyclists. State police said Cpl Beaumont shot Pritchard in the left side when he refused to exit the car, and Pritchard later appeared in court in a wheelchair. He agreed to plead guilty to four of nine counts as sentencing was deferred pending a presentence report.
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Beirut Battles Raise Toll in Fierce Street Fighting
Christians and Muslims fought floor to floor in Beirut as rockets and grenades lit the port area. The National Bank of Paris safe vaults were breached and hundreds feared killed as clashes deepened between factions. Efforts for armistice talks continued amid heavy fighting and cross-line obstruction.
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Housing Bill Passed In House To Aid Unemployed Localities
The AP reports the omnibus housing bill received House approval by a large margin to provide federal funds to local governments hit by high unemployment. The measure authorizes billions in aid for public works in distressed areas to boost economic activity and housing initiatives nationwide.
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Mt Olivet with Key Post veterans
Memorial Day events hosted by Francis Scott Key Post 1 American Legion include a wreath ceremony at Mt Olivet Cemetery in front of the Key monument and a procession to the World War II memorial with the Thomas Johnson High School Band. A firing squad from the Maryland National Guard will fire salutes and TJ student Michael Spurrier will be bugler. The flag will be changed over Keys grave and a 50-state display by the 698th Reserve Unit Flair Armory is planned. Weather calls for damp, cool conditions with showers Saturday and Sunday, highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 60s.
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Damascus Rotary Spelling Bee Set At John T BakerJunior High
The Damascus Rotary Club hosts its annual Spelling Bee at John T Baker Junior High on Thursday May 27 at 8pm. Elementary contestants come from Cedar Grove Woodfield and Damascus Elementary Schools with multiple named participants. Trophies and cash awards will be given to the top three in each division. public invited.
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Probation Works When Supervision Is Strong Says GAO
A GAO report finds many offenders on probation commit new crimes due to overburdened systems and limited supervision. It argues probation can be effective with adequate supervision, job counseling, and drug treatment, urging federal leadership and local budget fixes.
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Congress vows to prevent Social Security default
Congress lawmakers and Social Security officials testified that a default is unlikely, with figures showing the reserve fund could be depleted by the mid-1980s if trends continue. Cardwell warned of a possible 1981 deficit and urged stabilization around 28 billion by 1980 or 1981.
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Minnesota faces worst drought since 1910
Minnesota farmers report 600 million dollars in crop losses as drought deepens across the state. We Fald warns losses include 200 million each in hay corn and small grains with subsoil moisture vanishing and little rain forecast. Cloud seeding begins around St Cloud but results unclear as forests and farmland suffer.
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FTC proposes use charge on full warranty refunds
The FTC proposes allowing manufacturers to deduct a use charge from refunds on full warranties when goods were used before returning. The plan, not mandatory, targets only full warranties and would not affect replacements. Hearings could start in late summer as the FTC balances consumer rights with marketplace fairness.
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Amtrak to Run Washington Cincinnati Route in West Virginia
Amtrak will restart passenger service across northern West Virginia this October with daily stops in Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Keyser Howlesburg Grafton Clarksburg and Paykersburg. The route from Washington to Cincinnati received board approval and $100 000 in planning funds.
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