Rebels burn Nicaraguan border post and power lines
Rebels attacked and burned a Nicaraguan border post near Costa Rica, dynamiting power lines and abandoning the site amid wider conflicts with the Sandinista government. Meija Victores dissolved Guatemala's Council of State citing funds shortages as political tensions rise across Central America.
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Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Central America
Oscar Humberto Mejia Victores
Council of State
el Salvador
Defense Ministry
Tenancingo
Penas Blancas
Managua
Two Alarm Fire Destroys Showroom in Seabrook Lumber Co
A two alarm blaze gutted the Lumber Co showroom in Seabrook Maryland causing about 750000 in damage. Fire officials said firefighters worked about an hour to control the fire at 9513 Lanham Severn Head before confining it to the showroom. Two wood sheds were spared and no injuries were reported among employees.
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Seabrook
Destefano
Words of wisdom from Maugham quoted on death
A snippet quotes writer Somerset Maugham saying death is dull and dreary and advises avoiding involvement. The remark, attributed to Maugham (1874 1985), frames death as a tedious affair.
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Somerset Maugham
Frederick Ethnic Festival welcomed diverse cultures Saturday
Avelise V. Allen previews Frederick's Ethnic Festival highlighting the diverse cultures on display this Saturday. Health news notes breakthroughs at the NIA Clinical Center offering near miracles as Bethesda researchers push new life prospects. Brunswick High runner Tom Clark eyes Olympic hope as Cauley reports.
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Avelise V. Allen
Frederick
NIA Clinical Center
Bethesda Institutes
Brunswick High
Tom Clark
BM Cauley
Weather outlook mix of sun and clouds over mid Atlantic
Tropical Storm Desa tracks north off the East Coast keeping rain west of its path. Western Maryland counties see sunshine and high clouds with mid 70s days and 50s nights while Maryland mountains stay partly sunny near 70. Northerly winds 10 to 15 mph drying conditions good to excellent through Friday. Temperature readings across towns are listed.
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Desa
Maryland
Cerrall
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Dean
Hagerstown
Unionville
Westminster
Mount Airy
Braddock Heights
David Lesher
Frederick City plans first block party on North Market Street
From Square Corner to Seventh Street, Frederick City plans its first block party for Saturday October 8 on North Market Street between blocks one and seven. A large corps of volunteers and a paid staffer organize the event with broad public backing.
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Curty
North Market Street
Big wheel fair aims for 10 000 crowd in Frederick area
Area media and block party committee members expect up to 10 000 people if weather cooperates. At least 3 000 are guaranteed to attend as that many will supply food and entertainment. Donna Smyth of Catapeth Gallery notes the event aims to showcase Frederick as a weekend destination for visitors.
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Block Party Committee
Donna Smyth
Catapeth Gallery
Frederick
Sale of watershed to state remains in talking stage
Frederick City pauses on selling 8,000 acre watershed northwest of town to the state for park use. Mayor Ronald N. Young says no decision soon. potential $4 to $9 million proceeds would fund city recreation including a Baker Park pool. City would keep water and lumber rights. dam and sawmill stay city property. Nearby state parks Cunningham Falls and Gambrill border the watershed and could offer protection if joined. Hunters value the area for hunting and hiking, though hunting is restricted in many parks.
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Frederick City
Frederick
Ronald N. Young
Young
Baker Park
Cunningham Falls State Park
Gambrill State Park
Fred Eskew
Faren Gardner
Downtown merchants split over Frederick County blue laws
Frederick City Mayor Ronald N Young advocates abolishing the counties blue laws to boost downtown shopping and attract weekend visitors while Downtown Merchants Association leaders favor keeping them. County commissioners endorsed a proposal to let voters decide, with some officials predicting a strong abolition vote.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
Ronald N. Young
Merchants’ Association
General Assembly
Galen R. Clagett
Young
Carroll Creek
Frederick
Carroll Creek Park
Archie Rogers
Downtown Merchants Association
Cease-fire panel agrees to reopen Beirut airport
Lebanon's cease-fire committee said it agreed to reopen Beirut airport and secure roads to the terminal after clashes. The move followed threats to shell the facility and a later reversal by President Amin Gemayel. The airport hosts 1,600 U.S. Marines as part of a multinational peacekeeping force amid Lebanon's civil war.
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Beirut, Lebanon
Lebanon
Beirut
Amin Gemayel
U.S
Middle East
Walid Jumblatt
Progressive Socialist Party
Druse
Jumblatt
Saudi Arabia
An-Nahar
Ghassan Tuent
Gemayel
Water ban in Thurmont over gasoline-contaminated well
Thurmont mayor and commissioners impose an immediate water ban amid detection of isopropyl ether in new well No 5. The chemical entered via a gasoline pocket at Exxon on Frederick Road. Well 5 is shut off while tests proceed as reservoir levels drop and demand remains high. Health department and Exxon involved.
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James F. Black
Thurmont
Exxon
Frederick Road
Health Department
House approves War Powers measure on Lebanon for 18 months
The House passed a War Powers resolution by 77 to 161 to grant President Reagan authority to keep 1,600 Marines in Lebanon for 18 months. Speaker O Neill led with a firm warning against a Vietnam style escalation while promising close scrutiny of U.S. actions there.
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Democratic House
Reagan
U.S
Lebanon
Senate
House
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Gulf of Tonkin
O'Neill
Toby Roth
Wisconsin
Middle East
White House
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