Inflation funds eyed for Maryland transport program
Gov. Harry Hughes told Maryland lawmakers and business leaders that new inflation-proof revenue must be found for the transportation program. Proposals include changing the gasoline tax from 9 cents per gallon to a variable rate tied to price or inflation and possibly creating separate transportation districts with taxing power to cover metro and subway deficits.
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Former PM votes against Rhodesian proposal
Former Prime Minister Ian Smith said he opposed a British constitutional settlement proposal because whites would lose control of the military and judiciary. He argued Parliament would reject the plan, while the Salisbury delegation at the London peace talks accepted it, despite his dissent.
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Computer picks Pirates in Series
A Johns Hopkins Yale computer model projects the Pirates to beat the Orioles in the World Series by seven to six odds. Researchers Thomas Lamb and Joyce Kim Hopkins and Steve Schwartz built the model over 18 months, rating teams on fielding pitching hitting and infield play.
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Viet Nam accuses U.S. of distorting events in Cambodia
In Bangkok Viet Dam denounces American distortions of Cambodian events and calls U.S. talks on normalizing Vietnam relations a farce. The Nichan Dan declares Washington and Beijing are colluding against Vietnam while spreading fear of a Vietnamese threat to boost military aid to Thailand and other non communist Southeast Asian nations.
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Explosion closes Cove Point plant for 30 to 60 days
Federal officials say the Cove Point natural gas facility will be closed 30 to 60 days after an weekend explosion that killed one worker and seriously injured another. A spokesman indicated the plant would resume full operations in the coming months.
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Washington rings with Castro claim and brief notes
A stray round of items covers Washington rhetoric on Fidel Castro, mixed views from analysts, and a tourist tip segment. Also noted are mine reopening, barbecuing tips, and a family exchange story from Australia with a feature on family stress and Dr Willem Brown's approachable column.
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Women demand full church rights after pope visit
On the final day of Pope John Paul II's U S tour thousands gathered in Washington for worship with 275000 at the Capitol. Women including Sister Theresa Kane urged the pope to allow full participation in church ministries, including the priesthood, while nuns petitioned at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The pope signaled consideration but offered no direct ruling, reiterating church hierarchy limits. A-8 continued.
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Hughes dampens hopes for sharing $320 million surplus
Maryland Governor Harry R. Hughes warned Saturday that the current state budget's large surplus would not translate into ample local funding next year. He cited extended obligations including pension costs and Social Security, plus potential cuts in federal revenue sharing, as reasons for reduced grants to counties and municipalities.
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Third Ethnic Festival at Lutheran Church showcases global foods
The third annual Ethnic Festival at East Church Street's Evangelical Lutheran Church offered samples from about 20 nations. Italian, Black American, Filipino, Korean, Japanese, Hawaiian, French, and other cuisines highlighted community heritage and neighborly spirit through volunteer tables and homemade dishes.
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Geraldine Baker Williams Dies at 91 in Frederick
Geraldine Baker Williams aged 91 of Frederick died Saturday morning October 6 at her residence Waverley Farm in Frederick after a life spanning New York City birth on May 1 1882 and Baltimore and Frederick associations. She was the widow of Holmes D Baker and later married Robert Williams of Baltimore. She served on the Rome for the Aged board and was active in the Red Cross in Frederick. Survived by son Joseph TD Baker Frederick daughter Mrs Geraldine Cooper Lourtville seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private funeral from the late residence with interment at Mount Vynet Cemetery Frederick. Flowers omitted per family request.
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Volcker opposes tax cuts amid new Fed restraint
Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker rejected tax cuts as the economy slows and inflation remains a concern. The Fed lifted the bank lending rate to 12 percent and changed credit controls to curb money supply. President Carter backed the moves, signaling a tougher stance against inflation and speculative markets.
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Weather outlook with partial showers and warmer midweek
Readable weather snippet notes chances of showers today around three percent tonight and higher into Tuesday. Mentions midwest and Canadian connections with warm trend possible later in the week.
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