NATO plan for Kosovo and halt refugee sons
NATO intensified strikes across Yugoslavia amid warnings of ecological catastrophe, with missiles hitting Novi Sad Paracin and other towns. NATO claimed 13 military vehicles knocked out, two MiGs damaged, bridges and a TV transmitter hit, while 24 Apache helicopters were readied to support operations in Kosovo and Albania.
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Kosovo
Tanjug
Baric
Belgrade
NATO
Novi Sad
Serbia
Paracin
Kraljevo
Sremska Mitrovica
Croatia
Backa Palanka
Lok
Mokra Gora
Pristina
Javier Solana
U.S
Madeleine Albright
Clinton
Montenegro
Vladimir Lazarevic
Albania
Yugoslavia
Ballenger Creek Students Visit PS 128 In New York
Ballenger Creek Elementary in Frederick sent about 70 people on a cultural exchange to PS 128 Audubon School in Washington Heights. The trip featured a 74‑member fourth and fifth‑grade chorus, Mexican folk songs, a trove of donated supplies, and a mural gift.
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PS. 128
Washington Heights
Blanca Battino
Ballenger Creek
Shalom
Sarah Alderman
Morgan Monkou
Ms. Alderman
West 169Th
Broadway
St. Jesus Pharmacy
Frederick
Batting
Audubon
McLaughlin
New York
Tsunamis and life changes on Assateague Island and beyond
The article notes a tsunami alert near New Guinea caused by volcanos and earthquakes, with vivid accounts of crocodile legends and missionary praise. It shifts to the life of Mr. Myers on Assateague Island where a surfing accident led to weeks in hospital, homelessness, and eventual recovery through rehab. He now works for DR Shaffer Construction in Frederick, crediting faith and grace for his turnaround.
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Pacific
New Guinea
Myers
New
Papua
Mr. Myers
Point of Rocks
Frederick
Wheelchair Lift Vendor Aids Disabled in Frederick Area
A Florida company’s wheelchair lift helps a Frederick area student and others with mobility challenges. The vendor, now a certified supplier for the Department of Rehabilitation Services, works to make homes accessible and supports former patients through advocacy and counseling roles.
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Department of Rehabilitation Services
Frederick
Hansberger
4Cter
NATO moves into Albania as Kosovo crisis escalates
Troops arrive in Albania this week for possible strikes against Serb forces amid a Kosovo Albanian refugee crisis. NATO plans to boost air power to about 1,000 warplanes, with additional allies and 33,000 reserves possible, while Clinton calls Milosevic a belligerent tyrant and demands peace or autonomy for Kosovar Albanians.
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Albania
NATO
Kosovo
Tirana
Macedonia
Wesley Clark
Pentagon
U.S
Clinton
Milosevic
Refugees seek shelter in Tent 7 amid Albanian border camp
In Kukes Albania refugees endure cold rain and crowded tents as families like Afrim and Isem Emraj cling to hope. Mothers recall loss in Mitrovica while aid workers struggle to locate relatives and provide food and dry clothes.Residents blame Serb forces for displacement and await safety, while Bahuri family hopes to return to Kosovo once Serbs are driven away by Americans and Europeans.
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Kukes
Albania
Red Cross
Feutnere
Afrim
Brardan
Kosovo
Yrs
Rabhert
Drenica
Zylfi Kuci
Isem Emrajs
Sevdie
Bahuri
Mitrovica
Farigher
Hisa
Mother Teresa
Fatmira
Germany
Holland
Amtrak Fire Delays Metroliner Northbound From Washington
An electrical fire aboard a New York bound Amtrak Metroliner delayed travel for several hundred passengers as fire crews battled the blaze in Harford County Maryland. Amtrak workers transferred riders to other trains with no injuries reported by spokesman Russ Hall. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on a train traveling north from Washington about 20 miles northeast of Baltimore.
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Abingdon
Amtrak
Russ Hall
Washington
Harford County
Baltimore
Inman Home Service Arranged for Derick
Dan Manuel will officiate the service with interment at Herrington Land of Memory Cemetery in Paletine. Local arrangements are handled by Keeney and Bastor Funeral Home at 106 East Church Street Derick.
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Dan Manuel
Herrington Land of Memory Cemetery
Palestine
Keeney and Bastor Funeral Home
Two Arrested on Heroin Charges in Thurmont
Thurmont officers arrested Joseph S. Sherrill 20 and Amanda L. Woelfel 21 after a call about a suspicious vehicle on North Carroll Street. They were charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia. Woelfel also faced a destruction of property warrant. Both remained jailed with bail set at 25,000 and 35,000 respectively.
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Thurmont
Shawn Tyler
North Carroll Street
TN. Frushour
Joseph S. Sherrill
Amanda L. Woelfel
Ms. Woelfel
Mr. Sherrill
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