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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1979
Page
1
A U N pledge totals 210 million in emergency aid for Cambodians facing starvation and disease both inside Cambodia and in refugee camps in Thailand. About 160 million would go to Cambodia, with the remainder mainly for Cambodian refugees in Thailand.
Hua Guofeng tours France West Germany Britain and Italy presenting China as reform minded and open to the West while warning against Soviet expansionism. He stresses European unity NATO and the Common Market as counterweights to Moscow during a push for modernization reforms. Rowney counters SALT II on Capitol Hill urging changes before approval.
Sen Ed Kennedy stopped in New York for a Monday night fundraiser attended by about 100 corporate presidents and chairmen who each paid 1000 to attend at the Halloran House. He offered no comment beyond See you on Wednesday when he will formally announce his candidacy.
Iranian demonstrators threaten to execute about 60 Americans held at the U S Embassy in Tehran if rescuers act. Prime Minister Mehdi Bazargan resigns amid Khomeini pressure as anti American stance tightens. United States backs no military intervention while diplomat L Bruce Laingen negotiates at the Foreign Ministry.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied rehearing in the Mandel case, leaving intact the 1977 mail fraud and racketeering convictions of former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel and five co-defendants. Sentences ranged from 18 months to four years, with fines of up to $40,000 for several defendants. Mandel and Cory faced no fines due to poverty.
In Tehran, about 60 American officials held by Iranian student protesters challenge the Carter administration. Diplomacy is pursued with Iran and allies as no military option seems feasible. Iran backs the students’ demands to return the ousted shah and put him on trial.
Frederick County commissioners formed a six member committee to draft a procedure for including homebuilders input before building code revisions. The plan calls for a formal timetable, an ordinance, and a public hearing, with the committee to report by December. Builders say they want voice and awareness of revisions and their cost impact.
Incumbent Sixth District Congresswoman Beverly Byron drew about 299 fellow Democrats at Martin’s West in Catonsville for her first major fund raiser of the reelection bid. The $75 plate event netted roughly $22,000, guided by adviser Robert Atkinson, with top state Democrats in attendance and several heavyweights voicing support for the incumbent amid a likely tight race against Republican Raymond Beck.
A distorted weather note discusses cloudy conditions today with light showers, breezy to windy periods, and a shift to the northwest later. It mentions a high near 92 mph in error and ends with a misattributed quote from American humorist Meth Gweth.
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