Libyan conflict erupts amid Tripoli bombardment
Anti-aircraft fire and gun battles broke out in Tripoli as Libyan officials claimed U S reconnaissance jets were attacked and four planes were shot down on a night bombing. Reporters witnessed skirmishes near Khadafy headquarters as Libyan authorities denounced the raid and reported casualties among residents and Khadafy’s family.
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Tripoli
Libya
U.S
Muammar Khadatv
Libya Radio
Tarhounsh
Allous
Rade
Pentagon
Fred Hoffman
Khadafy
Associated Press
Robert H. Reid
Late tax filers trade excuses at deadline
At the Frederick post office last night final day filers crowded the desk as a rush to meet the midnight postmark deadline continued. The IRS estimated about 10 million of 104 million filers waited for the last day and people joked about extensions and late filings while several self employed individuals explained delays and misadventures. The scene blended routine busy night with the usual humor and relief as returns were finally mailed.
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Frederick
Internal Revenue Service
Tate
Katharine
Bob Sigler
Monrovia
Don Butt
Frederick Post Office
Butt
Academic views polarize over Tripoli bombing impact
Local Hood College academics weighed the Tripoli strike, debating whether violence will curb or fuel terrorism. Sociology professor Roger Reitman urged opening channels of communication while historian Len Latkowski pressed for public proof of Libyan involvement and direct presidential answers. Fort Detrick security tightened as officials noted heightened vigilance and new directives from Health Services Command.
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U.S
Tripoli
Roger Reitman
Hood College
Reitman
Khadafy
United States
Achille Lauro
Len Latkowski
Reagan
Fort Detrick
Norm Covert
Health Services Command
Texas
Covert
James Cannon
East Coast
Taste of Frederick showcases local foods Sunday
About 200 people sampled a variety of dishes prepared by local residents at the Taste of Frederick event sponsored by the Heart Association on Sunday. The feature includes photos and a page reference.
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Frederick
The
Heart Association
Keude
Matt Lagretieria
Louisiana Purchase
Walkersville district approved for agriculture preservation
Frederick County commissioners unanimously approved creating an agricultural preservation district within Walkersville to protect the Zimmerman family 115 acre farm at Biggs Ford and Dublin roads from development. The move aligns with the county plan to guide growth, though staff notes the site lies inside town limits on light industrial land. The board also approved two additional ag preservation districts and a continued discussion on land use as they voted last night.
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Frederick County
Walkersville
Carroll Zimmerman
Biggs Ford and
Dublin Roads
Board of Commissioners
Zimmerman
Whittaker/M.A. Bioproducts
Maryland
Ques
J. Anita Stup
Timothy J. Blaser
Galen R. Clagett
Emmitsburg treatment center sold to new board
Mountain Manor Treatment Center in Emmitsburg was sold for 2.5 million on April 1 to the Maryland Treatment Center Inc. A new board led by Charles Nabit takes over. The facility will be renovated and expanded to 80 beds with plans for an adolescent treatment program within nine days. The change preserves the substance abuse program and staff continuity.
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Mountain Manor
Emmitsburg
Mary Roby
Ms. Roby
Pew
Pew Board
Charles Nabit
Nadir
South
Roby
Maryland Treatment Center, Inc
Frederick Memorial Hospital Faces Growing Charity Care Costs
Frederick Memorial Hospital spent 343000 last year on charity or bad debt and expects over 31 million this year. Vice president of finance Ban Bowman says Maryland’s regulated policy spreads losses across paying patients and that care is not refused regardless of ability to pay. The hospital aims to cover services through adequate charges, with charity and assisted rates for the destitute, sometimes using liens or extended payment plans, while prioritizing insurance use and donor intent. Continued on Page 4-4.
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Bowman
Maryland
Frederick Memorial
Health Services Cost Review Commission
Commission
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Ibrahim. Seger
Foreign Informate Department
Seger
al Kabir
Tripol
Abot Sur
Ubal
Mohammed Muafa
Fatah Vaiserstts Hospital
Khadafs
Khadaf
OIG
Haga
Kanis
Seph al Arab
Sam Yu
Latkowski
GSI
Reiauesar Lune
Inside the News
OBAS
Richard Kirkpatrick
Kimmel Road
Old Annapolis Road
John and
Vickie Stroh
Keysville Road
Four Points Road
Gwen McEntire
News-Post
Janet Veree
Mountain Manor Treatment
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Gwen Wcentire
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