Purge contemplated in Poland after priest’s death
Western diplomats report Polish leader Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski may purge hardline Communists linked to the killing of Rev. Jerzy Popieluszko. Meetings with East Bloc officials, including Soviet Marshal Victor Kulikov, signaled possible action amid Solidarity tensions and police involvement in the priest’s abduction. In Florida, NASA says two satellites recovered by Discovery are structurally sound but require internal refurbishment before reflight.
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Libyan agents in Cairo plot to hijack fighter jet and assassinate leaders
Libyan agents arrested in Cairo confessed to plans to hijack a US F-16 and kill Egyptian leaders. The Mayo weekly quoted Interior Minister Rushdi as saying the four-man group, led by Anthony Gill, also sought to gather flight data and recruit Egyptian collaborators. Also arrested were Godfrey Chiner and two Maltese. the plot allegedly included informing Libya of the operation.
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Marcos undergoes major surgery amid health rumors
Manila sources say President Ferdinand Marcos had a major surgical operation last week and the procedure was reportedly successful. Tatad cites palace informants while medical officials dispute certainty about his full recovery as rumors spread of coma or US hospitalization. He allegedly received a kidney transplant in August 1983 that has since caused new organ issues including heart involvement.
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Dust explosion tears wall of Clifton mill leaving worker trapped
An early morning flour dust blast at Bay State Milling Co in Clifton toppled walls in four directions and set a fire. One worker remained trapped on a fire escape for hours while two others were found. Fire crews took about three hours to regain control as debris damaged nearby property.
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Words of Wisdom Wordplay and Weather Note
A cobbled quotation from Cosby frames a brief weather update noting light snow flurries and residual sleet near the area. The text blends wit with a casual forecast remark about lingering wintry mix in the region.
Court Street parking deck opens quietly amid faulty gates
The Court Street parking deck opened at 7 am on Monday with ticket dispensing and gate equipment not operating properly. No lines formed as drivers found the new facility accessible despite the initial technical issues.
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New City Parking Deck Opens In Frederick
Frederick opened a new parking garage at Court Street and Carroll Creek with 7 am access. The initial card and ticket machines failed causing a delay, but city public works fixed the kinks within an hour as monthly user Thomas J. Emory Jr. of Walkersville paid $30 for monthly parking and praised the facility’s convenience.
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County Records First Snowfall Of The Season In Fitterick County
Snow touched down across Fitterick County with traces in the city and up to about an inch in higher elevations. Meteorologist David Lesher notes lingering flurries this evening, then a shift to partly cloudy and colder conditions with lows near 25 to 30. Tuesday brings partial sun and breezy, cooler temperatures, with extended forecast showing 50s by Friday.
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Frederick County commissioners present 1985 legislative packet
The Frederick County Commissioners filed a 13 item legislative package for 1985 with the delegation to the General Assembly. Delegation members expressed cautious optimism noting many items might not be introduced. Controversial asks include referendums on blue laws and an elected school board.
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Israel Lebanon hold third round talks on withdrawal
In Naqoura Lebanon Israeli and Lebanese officers began a third round of talks to narrow gaps over security measures in south Lebanon after an Israeli withdrawal. The border town secured with blocks to deter attacks, while Lebanon pressed for up to 10 billion dollars in war reparations and accused Israel of repressing the south's 1 million residents.
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