20 Apr 1993
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1993
Page
1
Authorities began inspecting the smoldering Branch Davidian home at dawn after a 51 day standoff ended with the deaths of more than 80 cult members. Reported that David Koresh's followers spread lantern fuel from room to room before perishing in a vast blaze.
In a sensational dispatch from Waco Texas AP reports David Koresh ascribes to be the Christ though years of preaching warning of an armed confrontation with law officers preceded a 51 day standoff. The siege ended in a blaze at Ranch Apocalypse with up to 85 dead including 24 children nine survivors identified by officials.
The Frederick County Health Department runs In the Old Ways a seven week senior center program led by Roger Bennett that aims at self discovery and personal growth. Kathy Olsen notes the value of seniors thoughts as the group discusses life stories and aging impacts including how medication affects older people. The sessions weave memory, culture, and practical lessons for passing on experiences to others.
Frederick officials including Mayor Paul Gordon will address loitering and related problems at Square Corner during a Wednesday workshop. Businesses report bench sitters, occasional panhandling, and some disturbances. police note one recent arrest and urge help seeking. Areas beyond Square Corner also face vagrant drinker issues according to local business owners.
Partly sunny and warm today with mid 70s highs. Tonight partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Wednesday brings more clouds and possible showers or thunderstorms with highs in the upper 60s. Refer to Maryland weather map on Page A-2. The Frederick News-Post notes reuse and recycling in its print.
The Maryland Racing Commission will hold two public hearings on the Cracked Claw Urbana Pike application to become Maryland’s first off track betting site. One session is at the Cracked Claw at 3363 Urbana Pike and a second at Winchester Hall in Frederick to gather citizen input and report to the full commission.
Sen Joseph Biden urged U S air attacks on Serb rebels in Bosnia and on Serb led government units aiding them. He said the situation is desperate and air strikes could impact the Bosnian war, while Secretary Christopher weighs additional measures and sanctions. Clinton plans European talks and sanctions enforcement.
Woodsboro exits longtime leader Charles Crum after 22 years in office. The retired state highway engineer served eight years as commissioner and 14 as burgess before announcing he will not seek re election. Commissioner Hartwood Cornell also won t seek another term with Trimmer unchallenged for burgess. Candidates for commission include Richard Sneadner and Gerald Kremer.
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