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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1996
Page
1
In Australia, the deadliest modern massacre ends with police capturing a 22-year-old gunman who killed at least 34 people at the Port Arthur historic site and near a bed and breakfast before a 12‑hour standoff and a blaze. Two bodies were found in the inn ruins, with a third hostage believed dead, potentially raising the toll to 35.
Two Frederick teens, ages 17 and 14, were arrested after they allegedly set off a pipe bomb and tossed a Molotov cocktail, leading police on a 90 minute chase. Police found components for 17 more bombs and several Molotovs at their homes and car. They are held on multiple felony counts, with State's Attorney Scott Rolle saying they will be charged as adults. The blast damaged East End Park's wooden baseball dugout after 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
The fourth annual Civil War Show and Sale drew 5 000 attendees at the Frederick Fairgrounds over the weekend but will move to Hagerstown. Organizers cite a leaky Building 9 and unsatisfactory facilities as reasons. Next show slated for September 1997 to align with Antietam anniversary. 131 exhibitors attended, matching 1995.
Emmitsburg seventy one year old Margaret Mary Saffer received a new furnace and home repairs from Christmas in April volunteers. The ex teaching nun on 300 a month had fumes and heat issues from a previous furnace, but a recent installation should fix the problem. Volunteers from Carroll Creek and Fredericktowne Rotary Clubs and Frederick Air helped with painting, porch repair, and landscaping at her two story house. Continued on Page A1.
Frederick lawyer Diane Poole has been named Regional Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for her seven years guiding Tammy Hall and other local teens. Poole won over nominees from Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware and Washington DC as executive director Sushil Bhattacharjee confirmed. The Frederick chapter serves about 120 matchups between young girls and Big Sisters in need of guidance.
Hood College students staged a lively Hood Olympics with six teams taking part in quirky events. Michelle Bailey received a root beer dump as part of the Chug and Choke stunt while teams prepared for a relay race.
Former CIA director William Colby, famed for leading Saigon operations and heading the CIA from 1973 to 1976, disappeared after his canoe capsized near his Rock Point home in Maryland. Coast Guard and sheriff searched the Wicomico River for hours and planned to resume near the Potomac junction. authorities found no foul play as a continuing investigation began.
In a tight contest the Orioles faltered as Cr Sarre of Te Fpid delivered pivotal moments. Sip Da OC Repl crafted strong offensive runs while Steve Se added critical defense. The loss marks a setback in a season with several bright spots for the team.
The trial of Mr Garris opens with the jury and public gallery in the courthouse. Prosecutors outline charges including first degree murder with multiple offenses as the defendant appears in court dressed plainly and attended by his attorney and assistant. a date for continuing hearings is noted.
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