Columbia makes first return trip to space shuttle test
Columbia lifted from Cape Canaveral on a five day orbital test with astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly aboard. The mission aims to prove the shuttle can operate in space using a robotic arm and open its cargo bay doors while completing 83 orbits before landing at Rogers Dry Lake, California.
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Fed chief urges more belt tightening to curb inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker called for further federal budget cuts and strict credit controls to slow inflation. He warned tax increases may be needed to offset a rising deficit and growth in federal spending, as Senate Republicans push for tax hikes and cuts to benefits amid President Carter’s policies.
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Polish students call six hour strike at 91 universities
Student leaders announced a six hour strike in all 91 Polish higher education institutions in support of engineering students in Radom amid an 18 day sit in protesting a new rector. Dairy cooperative workers planned a one hour stoppage and newspaper vendors nationwide joined a four province strike. Zielona Gora workers reached four weeks with no talks scheduled.
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Gunman Fires on U S Charge dAffaires in Paris
A lone gunman of Middle Eastern type fired seven shots at U S Charge dAffaires Christian Chapman outside his Paris apartment near the Eiffel Tower. The bullets missed. the attacker fled on foot after Chapman ducked behind his car. Chapman expressed disbelief at the attack, which occurred about 8:45 a.m. local time. no group claimed responsibility.
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U N Suspends Balloting In Secretary General Race
The United Nations Security Council halted further balloting in the secretary-general contest amid a deadlock between Kurt Waldheim seeking a third term and Salim Ahmed Salim. China and the United States vetoed eight rounds, with Russia noting possible indefinite Chinese veto of Waldheim.
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City and county share cost of Ballenger Creek pipeline
Frederick city and Frederick County tentative agreement to fund up to 50 percent of a 130000 pipeline linking Ballenger Creek water system to the city southern water loop. The plan aims to improve system pressure and emergency sharing, with future billing terms to be negotiated.
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Frederick High School Completes Three Phase Renovation
Renovations at Frederick High School are complete and the dedication is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Alumni, parents, students and the community are invited to attend as the long evolving school marks new additions since 1877. The article traces the school’s history from its 1640 commencement at the present building through later mergers and name changes.
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Veterans honored for service in Veterans Day ceremony
Maryland National Guard adjutant general Ma. Gen. Warren L. Hodges spoke at Veterans Day events in Frederick. The ceremony at Memorial Park included a parade to the courthouse lawn, wreath placements by local figures, Scout and Girl Scout participation, and remarks on national defense and democracy.
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Inside The News EERE Aorta BRR ORE He that riseth late
A fragment from Inside The News presents a quip attributed to Benjamin Franklin. It notes his era and stature as an American statesman while echoing the era’s wit and literary voice.
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Forgotten max and Capra interview in News-Post
News-Post highlights include Suzy Brett uncovering a forgotten max and Ron Adair, designer of the John Hanson stamp, with Walter Mears explaining how a balanced budget pledge affects votes. Douglas Bakshian talks with Frank Capra and Paul Aurandt offers the rest of the story. Molly Dunham notes Frederick County athletics funding approved by Dr. Stuart D. Berger. Del
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Weather forecast for Western Maryland region
Sunny cool days and clear cold nights dominate the week into the weekend. Western Maryland counties forecast mostly sunny with daytime highs in the 50s and 60s, colder at night in the 20s to low 30s. Maryland mountains expect sun and mild temps, with highs in the 50s to near 60s and lows around 20s to 30s. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from mid 30s to mid 50s across Frederick Hagerstown Westminster Gaithersburg Leesburg.
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