Nixon dies at 81 after stroke at home in New Jersey
Former president Richard Nixon, 37th in line, died at 81 after a stroke at his Park Ridge home. Daughters Julie Eisenhower and Tricia Cox at his side. Clinton led national mourning and flags at half staff. Nixon, who resigned in 1974 after Watergate, left a living will and will be buried in Yorba Linda beside his wife Pat.
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Hundreds mourn Spec Colbert in Taneytown funeral
More than 200 mourners gathered at Skiles Funeral Home Taneytown to honor Spec Jeffrey Colbert 22 who died in Iraq from friendly fire. Relatives survived by wife Laura and two young children attended as Army honors included missing man formation and three flags presented to family.
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Maloney to be brought home after Coast Guard death
The body of 19 year old Coast Guardsman Shane Maloney was found after an extensive search in the Waccamaw River near Georgetown. His father described the community tears and effort as more than a job as Maloney’s body is en route to Frederick for burial. The accident occurred Sunday when a pickup swerved and knocked him into the river. Also attending the service was the truck driver James Springs. Continued on Page A-2.
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Court bars autistic girl's testimony in rape case
A Frederick County judge ruled that facilitated communication is not scientifically accepted and cannot be used to obtain evidence, forcing the state to drop its case accusing David E. Ross of raping a 10 year old at Rock Creek School in 1991. The girl’s parents remain anonymous to protect identity, and Ross was transferred from direct contact with students while the investigation continues.
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Planes ready to bomb Gorazde as NATO warns Serbs
President Clinton announced 200 warplanes ready to strike around Gorazde while cautioning Bosnian Serbs against defying NATO. He backed a disciplined approach with NATO and Russia to save lives and push for a negotiated settlement, as embassies warn staff to leave Belgrade.
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