Sadat Assassination Triggers Arab Rejoicing and Western Mourning
Arab states celebrated the killing of Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat while Western leaders mourned a peacemaker. Reactions varied from praise in Tripoli and Damascus to restraint from moderate governments. U S forces were placed on alert and leaders lamented the loss of peace efforts. Pope John Paul II condemned the assassination in a telegram to Cairo.
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Egypt
Anwar Sadat
United States
Mediterranean
Middle East
Menachem Begin
Sadat
Jerusalem
America
Jimmy Carter
Earth
Henry
Damascus
PLO
Yasser Arafat
John Paul II
Cairo
Assassination of Sadat Sparks Foreign Affairs Fears
Residents of Frederick and surrounding towns react to the Sadat assassination. Comments reflect worry over Middle East peace prospects and potential repercussions for U S foreign policy. Observance of Columbus Day noted with holiday closures and officials commenting on historical context and peace process momentum.
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George Bush
Laura Trumbull
Walkersville
Frederick
Sadat
Cyndi Richards
Hood College
Iran
Carol Robertson
Kelly Gouker
Middletown
Middle East
Maryland PSC set to decide fuel rate case E
Commissioner Lilo K Schifter heads a panel to rule in case E about Potomac Edison fuel rate increase. The proposed 5.68 percent rise to 1.692 cents per kWh would lift bills under a two tier base plus fuel structure, with June adjustment cited. Majority support from PE attorney Winter and People’s Counsel Alexander, while Badger dissented over who should bear costs of a damaged turbine outage.
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Lilo K. Schifter
Western Maryland Electric Utility
Potomac Edison
Schiffer
Wayne B. Hamilton
William A. Badger
Alexander
Badger
Bryan Moorhouse
PSC
Moorhouse
First crack in House GOP unity on budget
Reagan battles House Democratic majorities as moderate Republicans break ranks to back an 87.3 billion appropriations bill. Senate resistance looms as GOP moderates oppose 12 percent non-defense cuts and back bigger military cuts, while leaders claim enough votes to sustain a veto. The package funds Labor Education and Health and Human Services for 1982, second to defense in size, amid split party vote dynamics and warnings from Michel. Gary Kaetzel hosts a student picnic at Pinecliff Park Sunday Oct 11 from 1 to 4 pm. contact at 84-1453 after 3:45 pm.
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Washington
Reagan
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Departments of Labor, Education and Health and Human Services
GOP
Trent Lott
Mississippi
Robert H. Michel
Ilinois
Michel
Ralph Regula
Rohio
Congress
County Considers Bond Issue Amid Tax Hike Plan
County officials face deficit financing as they plan a bond issue to fund capital road projects with a 5 cent tax increase to 2.78. Critics call the move madness while supporters cite dwindling state funds for highways and ongoing projects. The board approved several IRB actions and budget plans and proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week.
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Harold K. Keller Jr
Highway Department
Myersville
Elliott Haines
Haines
Fox
Charles C. Smith
Adrian McC. Remsberg
Remsberg
Baltimore
Mary G. Williams
Board of Education
Maryland Eyes Auto Inspection Plan With Statewide Rollout
Gov. Harry Hughes is poised to move forward on a limited motor vehicle exhaust inspection program starting Jan 1, 1983. The law requires annual inspections, with repairs mandatory for cars failing pollution standards, and funding via a $9 fee split between the contractor Systems Control Inc. and the state. Inspections will cover Baltimore City and seven counties including Montgomery and Prince George's.
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Annapolis
Harry Hughes
Avery Alsenstark
Reagan
Maryland General Assembly
Aisenstark
Senate Constitutional and Public Laws Committee
Veuny Harrison
Hughes
Torney General
California
Harrison
Maryland
Washington
Fred Dewberry
Board of Public Works
Systems Control Inc
Palo Alto
Calif
Dewberry
Systems Control
Baltimore City
Montgomery
Prince George’s
Anne Arundel
Howard, Harford
Carroll
Baltimore Counties
Sadat Assassination Sparks Regional Unrest Rumors
Reports say Egypt arrested over 1 500 in the wake of Sadat’s death stirring fears of upheaval across the Middle East. Libyan leader Khadafy allegedly financed leftist groups and praised the shooters while Syrians and Palestinians celebrated. Sudan mourns for 40 days as Begin vows peace pursuit. Hospital notes list admissions births and discharges in Gettysburg and nearby towns.
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Kissinger
Middle East
Foreign Office
London
Sadat
Moscow Radio
United States
Tripoli
Muammar Khadafy
Khadafy
Beirut
Palestine Liberation Organization
Moamma Khadafy
Libya
Chad
Egypt
JANA
Damascus
Jerusalem
Ministe Menachem Begin
Sada
Annie Warner Hospital
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