U S Pushes U N Observers in Lebanon amid Syria Veto Threat
The United States urged UN observers to monitor Lebanon's ceasefire between Druze and Christian factions, hoping Syria would drop its opposition. The UN Security Council met behind closed doors and deadlocked as the Soviet Union vetoed potential action. Secretary of State Shultz failed to sway Syrian Foreign Minister Khaddam in a one hour meeting.
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Soviet Peace March Draws 10000 In Moscow Protest
About 10,000 Soviets chanted anti American slogans as they streamed past the U S Embassy on a city wide peace demonstration led by the Communist Party. A mile long procession moved to Gorky Park while Radio Moscow reported 500000 taking part in state organized marches nationwide.
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AFL-CIO poised to endorse Mondale at meeting
In Hollywood Florida the AFL CIO gathers about 500 officials to seek labor consensus for president. Mondale, long rated atop the group’s political arm, appears certain to win a two thirds endorsement from 14.5 million union members with roughly 9 million votes needed to secure victory. If no candidate reaches two thirds after two ballots the board will declare no endorsement.
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Rainstorm pounds California and Arizona with flooding
A record rainfall drenched parts of California and Arizona. Power outages affected about 100000 people as two tornadoes ripped through Los Angeles neighborhoods. Arizona saw eight inches of rain, lifting mobile homes and causing damage. East of the coast Tropical Storm Dean weakened after landfall in Virginia, moving into Chesapeake Bay. Beach erosion varied from North Carolina to New Jersey. A Los Angeles meteorologist said the event broke a 1916 one day rainfall record with 1.21 inches.
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Nuclear protest follows U S carrier Vinson visit to Sasebo
Twenty six boats circled the USS Carl Vinson as it entered Sasebo port in Japan for an official visit. Police kept demonstrators at least 100 yards away and no clashes were reported. Protestors urged the ship to go home over alleged nuclear weapons aboard the carrier. U S officials did not disclose weapon details. The Asahi Shimbun noted ongoing questions about U S ships carrying nuclear weapons.
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Words of wisdom from a Norwegian proverb
Noted quotation features the saying The lazier a man is the more he is going to do tomorrow. This compact line reflects a cultural wit and reluctance to delay tasks.
Personal Profile Mary Fouche Profiles Pat Bush Beauty Salon Owner
Mary Fouche profiles Pat Bush of Bush Wackers Beauty Salon detailing how she pursued and achieved her dream of owning her own business. The piece highlights Bush's path, challenges, and the steps taken to establish the salon.
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Weather outlook as Dean fades with mild weekend return
Cloudiness breaks today as tropical storm Dean dissipates over the Appalachians. Western Maryland regions including Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties see partly sunny skies and warmer conditions with highs in the 70s, mild nights in the 50s, and Sunday in the mid 70s. Maryland mountains expect partial clouds through Sunday with highs near 70 and lows around 50. Farm forecast notes light variable winds, improving drying conditions by today, then good Sunday. Yesterday readings: Frederick 63 48, Hagerstown 70 44, Unionville 68 41, Westminster 66 47, Mount Airy 65 51.
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Watt's waning support among Western senators grows
An Associated Press survey shows nearly half of Western senators no longer back Interior Secretary James Watt. Despite Watt's Western base and claimed regional backing, ten Western senators urge him to stay, eight want his resignation, two hedge, and four remain silent.
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EPA bans pesticide amid cancer and birth defect risks
Washington AP EPA issues emergency ban on ethylene dibromide halting 90 percent of uses and ordering phaseout of remaining applications. The action targets nematodes and tropical fruit flies, affecting crops from citrus to peanuts, with a possible two year extension if appealed by farmers groups. William Ruckelshaus stated health risks outweigh the benefits of delay.
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Maryland Women Campaign founders seek local chapter
About 25 Frederick area women gathered to gauge how they could influence politics. Barbara Hull Foster said the Maryland Women's Campaign does not back men and emphasized women’s leadership and electability. Timmerman Daugherty noted 1982 turnout and women’s rising role, while both stressed a non-partisan fund backing women with leadership traits.
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Loophole in pension plan could cost millions
An Annapolis study panel warned that the state health insurance for retirees could rise from 10 million to over 50 million in ten years and near 750 million next generation. A five year vesting rule allows early retirees to keep full medical coverage, worsening an already underfunded system with over 5 billion in liabilities.
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Church groups reach historic faith accord in dialogue
New York AP report says Roman Catholic and Lutheran theologians announce a fundamental consensus on justification by faith, acknowledging Luther's core claim that salvation is by faith alone while accepting Catholic insights on good works as essential results. The joint statement hopes to guide churches toward confessing shared faith and eventual unity, noting remaining subtle differences need not divide the church.
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