27 Dead 48 Injured in Harrison County Jail Fire
A mattress fire set by a prisoner in Harrison County Jail near Biloxi Mississippi filled the one story jail with thick smoke. Officials report 27 inmates dead and at least 48 injured including prisoners and rescuers as crews used air packs and wreckers to free trapped detainees.
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Harrison County
Ritnvi
Chiat Cov Rohart
Friter
Bruce Marie
Marie
Roberts
Biloxi Regional Medical Center
Tom Gee
Gee
Census to gauge Maryland farm shifts in 1982 survey
The Agriculture Census begins nationwide to compare Maryland farms with national trends. Maryland operations span 2.7 million acres with 1.5 million acres harvested, valued at about 1800 dollars per acre, above the national average. Women more often own Maryland farms, while profits run near national levels despite smaller farm sizes noted in prior data.
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Maryland
U.S
Commerce Department
Corn Department
Census Bureau
Hogan Likely to End Maryland Public Office Pursuit
U S Maryland Republican Lawrence J Hogan says he probably will not seek statewide or local office again after losing to Sen. Paul Sarbanes. Hogan, 54, who served as Prince George’s County executive and six years in Congress, plans to retire from politics December 7 and focus on private sector business work as a national Republican committeeman.
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Congress
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Brezhnev Warns Aggressors of Retaliation on Revolution Day
Brezhnev, marking 65th Bolshevik Revolution anniversary, warned aggressors would face a crushing retaliatory strike as Moscow staged a massive Red Square parade. Ustinov presided while new missiles and armored personnel carriers were shown to the crowd.
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Mariana
Vladimir I. Lenin
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Kremlin
Pope May Visit Poland in June
Martial law chief Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski agreed to allow Pope John Paul II to visit Poland starting June 18 following a meeting with Archbishop Jozef Glemp. The move aims to preserve social peace amid Solidarity tensions as Poland marks the court registration anniversary.
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Poland
Wojciech Jaruzelski
John Paul II
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Jozef Glemp
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Spain
John Paul
Glemp
Jaruzelski
Communist Party
Solidarity Labor Union
Rape suspect linked to Aspen Hill crimes in 18 months
Police tie Burbee to 16 rapes in Aspen Hill over 18 months. Arrested at Eden Drive home, paraphernalia seized. No prior record. parents live in Flower Valley. Last assault dated Oct. 2 with victims aged 12 to 38. Court hearing set after 94 hour surveillance.
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Barry Hamilton
Michael Mason
Aspen Hill
Eden Drive
Frederick City
Paul W. Mossburg
Montgomery County
Bernard Crooke
Montgomery Coastage
Crooke
Busbee
Bushee
Buzbee
Waverley Good Citizen fete blends magic and Halloween
Waverley Elementary marked October with the Good Citizen program ceremony on Oct 29. Students named as October Good Citizens across grades received certificates in a schoolwide assembly, then dressed in costumes for a Harvest Fun House and playground parade. An illusion show by Kandy & Company entertained, followed by cider and cookies for attendees.
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Tommy Robbins
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Richard Baker
Gary Thompson
Tresa Hersick
Kyon-Teka Watts
Kristen Keaton
Jamaal West
Travis Henson
Sharmeika Dorsey
Ula Jaber
Kip Siedling
Diane Glickman
Kristen Haslam
Jeremy Garner
Aimee Grafstrom
Margaret Contreras
Ronnie Wages
Kristie Mercer
Kimberly Ranney
Shawn Zimmerman
Jennifer Frasure
Nathan O’dell
Celeste Connine
Alexa Leekins
Vance Bhiehessee
Angie Cecil
Joseph Arr
Solveig Mortenson
Amy LeDuc
Cathy Rippeon
Robert Hartman
Mai Chung
Carleen Brown
Danny Robbins
Jay Main
Scott Campbell
Donnie Waterman
Lynn Spencer
Karen Dobbs
Sherri Gulley
Sherri Fritz
Todd Kelley
Doug Via
Annette Morrison
Adrienne Inter
Waverley Pta
Kandy & Company
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Yaron recalls halted operation amid mass atrocity fears
Yaron describes a delayed halt at 11 o clock and a 4 p.m. meeting with the chief of staff. Supreme Court Justice Barak questions whether the operation resumed. Yaron says he learned of the massacre only from reporters and warned militiamen not to harm civilians. they promised to behave.
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Supreme Court
Aharon Barak
Commission
Carriage Carriages Shine In Frederick Parade Display
Frederick residents and visitors describe a carriage parade as a vivid showcase of historic vehicles. Mrs Virginia Woodman recalls seeing houses and architecture along the route while Robert H Rennenberger explains how his museum grew from a carriage repair shop. Carriages owned by Sante Benshokh Middlestown and Ruth Goeb reflect restoration and adaptation for riders with back injuries, with participants praising elegance and beauty over cars.
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Fort
Virginia Woodman
Frederick
Moodman
Robert H. Rennenberger
Rennenberger
Sante Benshokh
Ruth Goeb
Glen Rock
Susan Hartenstein
Teachers Push for Pay Increases Amid Tight County Budget
Mrs. Preston says salary requests are reasonable and notes past salaries were not. Mrs. Stonestreet argues the economy is solid and the county values education. Both say bargaining hinges on county commissioners funding the package and board of education approval.
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Preston
Boe
Maryland Weather Outlook Midweek Warmth Returns
A large high moves offshore and warmer air returns to the area through Tuesday. Western Maryland counties see sunny skies and pleasant highs in the mid 60s, with clear cool nights and 40s lows. Maryland mountains expect highs near 60 and cooler nights, rising to low 60s with increasing cloudiness Tuesday.
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Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
David Lesher
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