This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1997
Page
3
The FCC plans a 24 month rollout for top markets with ABC CBS NBC and Fox affiliates. Other markets have longer timelines up to five years while HDTV will be station driven. The plan allows dual broadcasting on analog and a free second digital channel.
A London insurer says it halted alien abduction coverage after Heaven's Gate bought a $1 million per person policy for up to 50 members. The Heaven's Gate policy, carried by GRIP, covered abduction impregnation or death from aliens and remains in force only if a legitimate claim can be proven. The company notes such policies attract publicity and still sells other unusual coverages.
Boston AP reports a study showing long term vascular inflammation raises heart attack risk by threefold and stroke risk by twofold in men. The subtle inflammation detectable only by blood tests may coexist with normal cholesterol, aiding plaque buildup and explaining aspirin’s benefits. Dr. Paul Ridker notes many with events have normal cholesterol.
The Census Bureau weighs adding a separate multiracial category for the 2000 census amid debate. Supporters say it would acknowledge mixed heritage and pride, while critics warn it could shrink Black and Hispanic tallies affecting districts and funding. Ramona Douglass urges recognition for multiracial people. A final decision is expected from the Office of Management and Budget in June.
Amanda Bischoff’s hepatitis A illness highlighted a wider outbreak linked to frozen strawberries used in the USDA school lunch program. Authorities suspect about 1 million pounds may be contaminated with about 2.6 million shipped mid-December. 150 Michigan cases led to precautionary gamma globulin offers and investigations into Mexican-grown berries and distributor misrepresentation. Thousands more exposed across six states, including 9000 in Los Angeles and 2000 in Georgia.
The FAA directed operators of Boeing 767 jets to inspect takeoff and landing flaps within 15 days for cracked or damaged titanium bolts. The safety order follows a 20 foot flap section tearing loose from a Delta jet at Dallas Fort Worth but the aircraft landed safely with no injuries.
Washington AP Bowron 46 longtime Secret Service director who oversaw the White House area security review after a 1994 plane crash and a gun attack will retire next month and become Ameritech security monitoring division president. The review led to the closure of Pennsylvania Avenue to vehicles, a move Clinton approved for pedestrian access only.
A Navy petty officer third class, 21, was arrested at Yokosuka in Japan on accusations of rape and assault by a Japanese woman. The incident reportedly occurred Tuesday in base barracks. Investigations by the Navy Criminal Investigative Service are underway and Defense Secretary Cohen said details will follow.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.