Living history program at Antietam Battlefield draws reenactors
Authentic reproductions highlight August weekend programs at Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg Maryland. The 14th (Brooklyn) New York Militia reenactors in period uniforms explain rifles and camp life to visitors while preserving Civil War heritage and educating the public about the era. The event coincides with the International Year of the Disabled observance and features multiple reenactment groups each weekend.
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Antietam Battlefield
Sharpsburg
14Th
Brooklyn
New York
Antietam National Battlefield
Betty Otto
Otto
Antietam
Frank L. Blades
New Jersey
Blades
The
14Th Militia
Civil War Times
New York Militia
Joe Duffy
Panel May Recommend Baltimore Prison Site
A Maryland legislative panel weighs building a new prison in Baltimore city. Chairman Sen. Victor Crawford says odds favor Baltimore, while critics from Washington County warn a third prison should not be built there without sufficient funds and security. Local officials cite work release supervision concerns and historic overcrowding at Western Maryland facilities.
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Hagerstown
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Victor Crawford
Washington County
Gerald Keller
Maryland Correctional Institution
Paul Wageley
Maryland Correctional Training Center
Keller
Clinton Mowen
Mowen
Mower
Mowe
Big bikes spark crowd at Indian Motocycle Museum exhibit
In Springfield Massachusetts the Indian Motocycle Museum showcases the brand's legacy from 1901 founders George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom through peak production, the 1953 end, and enduring fascination. Visitors include veterans, collectors, and enthusiasts sharing stories from the Chief to modern reissues, with plans to revive Springfield manufacturing.
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Springfield
Mass
Basketball Hall of Fame
Indian Motocycle Museum
America
George Hendee
Oscar Hedstrom
Brooklyn
Indian Motocycle Co
Sondan Trucks
Lege
Lionel Huel
Granby
Kaiser
Connecticut
Paul Pierce
Oxford
Mich
Alexander Begg
Tom Richardson
Rochester
N.H
Louise Scherbut
Waterloo
N.Y
Mrs. Scherbye
Women's International Motorcycle Association
California
Manthos
Some lose some prosper during controllers strike
The air traffic controllers strike grounds about half of flights, hurting travel plans and FAA projections while aiding some groups. Amtrak reports increased rail demand, with 2,500 expected passengers from South Station, up from 1,300.
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Fred Frayer
Amtrak
Cincinnati
Brian Rosenwald
Boston
South Station
Gloria Bailey
TWA
St. Louis
Reagan
FAA
J. Lynn Helms
Montana
Missoula
Great Falls
Butte
Helena
O'Hare International
Community Carnival Fund Drive for Liberty Vol Fire Dept
The Ladies Auxiliaries of the Liberty Town Fire Dept seek donations to cover costs of the annual firemen’s carnival August 8 to 15. They request baked goods novelties vegetables staples and money, accepting deliveries at the tire hall after August 5 or by mail to P.O. Box 53 Libertytown MD 21762.
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Sunrise Sertoma Club
Thomas Johnson Drive
North Frederick
Sertomians
Lloyd Ramey
Don Briggs
Jack Wilhelm
Bill Mackley
Liberty Vol. Fire Dept
Tire Hall
Libertytown
P.O
Torrijos buried today in Panama City amid uncertainty
Omar Torrijos is laid to rest as Panama faces political uncertainty and opposition hopes for 1984 elections. The death raises questions about support from the national guard and army for President Aristides Royo, while US and regional figures attend the funeral and Castro's attendance is uncertain.
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Panama City
Panama
Omar Torrijos
Torrijos
National Guard
Aristides Royo
Royo
Amador
U.S
Joint Chiefs of Staff
David Jones
George Bush
Barbara Ellsworth Bunker
Sol Linowits
Thomas Enders
Fidel Castro
Carlos Rafael Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Castro
Latin America
Critica
Cuba
Nicaragua
Democratic Revolutionary Party
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Wageley
Maryland
Charles Manthos
New York City
Air Mail Courier Service
Holyoke
Northampton
Westfield
Jane Russell
Harley-Davidson
Col
Bronx Zoo
Ny, Zoological Society Park
Bronx
Associated Press
Logan International Airport
Phil Orlandella
Massachusetts Port Authority
Mat Slisworth Dinwiddie
Porter
Gers World Airport
Oklahoma City
Atlantic City
N.J
Barbara Pardue
Arkansas
Frank White
Gregory Bean
Birmingham
Alabama
Trenton
NSAP
Anthony Marfino
Regina Costal ‘Araita
Brendan Gary
Ian Gary
Rick Keys
Bee
Francis Hospital
Gary
Keys
Nancy
Frederick
White Swan
Eadow Road
Daly
Everly
B.D. Star
Everlys
Everly's
Frederick Towne Mall
HE News
Guy Fawkes
Bill James I
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