Iran warns of U S aggression amid Mecca clashes
Tehran radio broadcast says Iran’s naval drills prepare for possible aggressions by the United States and its allies in the Gulf. It links the Mecca clashes where hundreds died to martyrdom, vows retaliation against Washington, while Saudi officials cite a stampede during an anti American rally.
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Cyprus
Mecca
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Ellicott City restaurant owner shot during robbery
Ellicott City restaurateur George Prassos, 59, owner of The Pirates Cove, was killed Sunday morning during a robbery at his restaurant on U.S. 40. A golfer and Eaglehead Country Club member, Prassos chased the assailant despite his wound and died at Sinai Hospital after surgery. Police description and tributes from Eaglehead co owners are included.
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New Market
George Prassos
Pirates Cove
U.S. 40
Prassos
Sinai Hospital
Howard County
Prasses
Evening Sun
Ron Hermes
Hermes
City police charge man with drug offenses
Frederick City police arrested Gerald L. Shern after a six week investigation yielding the largest drug seizure of the year. Officers seized cocaine valued at 7400 dollars and 1500 dollars in cash during a raid on his South Market Street apartment. Shern, 41, faces five counts including possession with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine and marijuana. Bond set at 45000 dollars. Michael Enright.
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Frederick City
Richard J. Ashton
Gerald L. Shern
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Shern
Michael Enright
Fewer Atlantic hurricanes forecast this season
The number of hurricanes expected in the Atlantic and Gulf regions drops from five to four, based on updated forecasts by Colorado State University meteorologist William M Gray. El Nino lingering effects lowered expected activity. peak season runs through November with August and September as peak months.
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William M. Gray
Colorado State University
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Gary
Gray
Seventeen Drunk Driving Arrests Tallied in Frederick
The Frederick Maryland State Police barracks reported 17 drunken driving arrests over the weekend in Frederick County, 6 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday. Lt. Francis Tully cited warm weather and picnics as possible factors and noted extra troopers aided highway surveillance.
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Frederick County
Francis Tully
Tully
Heat wave blamed for 83 deaths across nation
The heat wave entering its 18th day has been linked to 83 deaths as storms and high humidity sweep the Midwest and South. Temperatures cooled into the 80s in Iowa and Missouri, while Alabama extended heat alerts and Indiana hospitals treated heat-related ailments. Powers outages and strained utilities followed downed lines, and police noted rising stress amid unsafe roads and frayed tempers. Relief was forecast for the eastern two thirds by Wednesday with scattered showers and highs well above normal across many regions.
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Embezzler Buhrman Sentenced To Two Years In State Jail
Buhrman diverted daily deposits from social services into a secret account and altered deposit slips. He pocketed cash, substituted checks from his own account, and kept totals intact. Notes in his handwriting reveal plans to conceal the scheme, leading to sentencing and reforms at the agency.
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Buhrman
Social Services
Commission to discuss teacher salaries and incentives
The Governor's Commission on Teacher Salaries and Incentives will hold four public hearings to gather ideas on salaries and incentives to recruit and retain the best teachers. Chairman George B. Hess Jr. will lead as the panel studies funding changes and a competitive model, with a hearing near Frederick on August 11 at Hicks Middle School in Hagerstown.
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George B. Hess Jr
Hess Shoes Inc
Maryland
Frederick
Russell Hicks
S. Potomac St
Hagerstown
Middle East course offered at FCC
Frederick Community College adds a three credit course titled Public Policy Today The Middle East taught by Linda Funsch with over 20 years in Middle Eastern studies The class aims to explain the region history culture and current socio political trends impacting the United States The course meets Thursday evenings starting the week of August 24 for fall FCC admissions office at 694-1246.
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Middle East
United States
Frederick Community College
U.S
Linda Funsch
EPA checks finer dust monitors may lift Frederick County
State officials discuss new EPA particulate matter standards using a monitor that detects particles 10 microns or smaller. If readings show most particles are too large to be inhaled, Frederick County could return to compliance as readings become available in late September. Meanwhile citations will be issued for fugitive dust at housing sites.
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State Air Management Administration
State Environment Department
Ray Feldmann
EPA
Frederick County
Gillis
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