Maryland farmers seek long term relief from drought and low prices
Governor Glendening and Rep Glickman press for a crop price stability program and federal drought aid as farmers face record low prices and shrinking land bases. They endorse a new farm bill and disaster support to stabilize income amid 1996 policy changes. Farmers urge straight cash payments and action beyond more credit.
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Vaughn Harshman
Glendening
Glickton
Maryland
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Glickman
USDA
Theodore Sullivan
Congress
U.S
Sullivan
Sarbanes
Ers
Cap Stine Road
Roscoe Bartlett
Roth
Joe Free
Rocky Springs Road
Robert Ramsburg
Stauffer Road
Ramsburg
Harshman
Train Crash Kills and Injures Passengers in Dawn Collision
A wrecked passenger train heap with cranes lies at the site after a collision before dawn on Monday. Passengers slept as coaches spiraled and plunged. A pantry cook described the scene while railway officials cited a wrong track. Railway Minister Nitish Kumar called it criminal negligence and offered to resign. Three signal operators fled. authorities vow a commission to probe recent crashes plaguing India’s rails.
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S. Chettry
Indian Express
Nitish Kumar
India
Bear feeds on birds as Maryland county sees more visits
In Frederick County the number of bear sightings rises with many animals attracted to bird feeders. Gem Ahern reported a bear invaded near Hamburg, stepping through open doors but focusing on feeders. The bear eventually left after photos were taken, marking at least the third visit to her home. Ahern plans to remove feeders to protect birds.
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Hamburg Road
Gambrill State Park
Frederick County
Gems Ahern
Montes Et de Dance
Hamburg
Gambrill
Memorial service honors five Fort Bliss soldiers in Colombia crash
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Fort Bliss Texas for a tearful memorial service for Capt Jennifer Odom Capt Josef Santiago Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Moore Pfc Ray Krueger and PFC Bruce Chuff killed July 23 when a U S spy plane crashed during an anti narcotics mission in Colombia The service featured a 21 gun salute floral tributes and a roll call. Remains of two soldiers have been returned. three bodies are still sought by Colombian searchers.
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Texas
Colombia
Jennifer J. Odom
Josef Santiago
Thomas G. Moore
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Bruce Chuff
Pfc
Ray E. Krueger
United States
America
Coil
Mark W. Perrin
Col. Perrin
204Th Military Intelligence Battalion
204Th
Peach Prices Rise at Rock Hill as Costs Grow
At Rock Hill, peaches fetch 16 dollars a half bushel, a bit higher than last year. Mr. Biggs cites higher production costs, five years without a price increase, and stressed trees as factors. Picking earlier this year boosted fruit size, though heat reduced other berries. Dry year improves taste, but rain is needed.
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Rock Hill
Mr. Biggs
Biggs
Mr Biggs
Dogs Continue Community Service for Degrange Case
A judge ordered Dogs Continued from Page A-1 to perform 100 hours of community service and held Ms Degrange responsible for the dogs' care with no excuse for her actions. In a separate Frederick County case, Kimm Beltz and Wanda Beltz face eight counts of animal cruelty and four counts of failing to provide adequate provisions and inflicting unnecessary pain after a raid on their West South Street home. They posted $3,000 bail each. Officers found four dogs chained in various locations and 26 cats, including kittens, and placed them at the shelter on Rosemont Avenue. The owners have 10 days to petition for return. if denied, the animals will be put up for adoption.
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Stevenson
West South Street
Kimm Beltz
Wanda Beltz
Steve Fogle
Frederick
Frederick County Central
Sgt
Fogle
Door
Rosemont Avenue
Water rescue plan eyed after sewer break in Walkersville
Officials discuss using water to push out the aquifer and measure raw sewage while awaiting Fountain Rock spring rise. Attorneys Severn and O Connor probe liability and insurance coverage for a sewer line break that has cost Frederick County over 100000. Walkersville residents sue for damages as construction remains halted through August.
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Severn
Frederick County
Walkersville
Passerle
Thurmont craftsman turns trash into art and memory
In Thurmont, a craftsman known as Outlaw trods a wall between junk and sculpture. He shapes odds and ends found around his neighborhood into art pieces, including a cane from an antique drapery rod and a snake motif. His totem pole from a poplar tree wowed locals but was eaten by termites and collapsed after delayed recognition.
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Outlaw
Naugle
Thurmont
Remington
Maxime
Mr Naugle
Emmitsburg Road
Women Business Institute Helps Female Entrepreneurs Grow
The Women’s Business Institute aids women starting or expanding ventures with mentors and counselor advice. Funded by a five year 750000 SBA grant, it features space donated by Faye Cannon of Farmers and Mechanics Bank and opens August classes.
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Faye Cannon
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
U.S. Small Business Administration
Wirth
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