Unemployment rises to 5.7 percent in July
The U S unemployment rate climbs to 5.7 percent in July from 5.6, with nonfarm payrolls up 55,000. Manufacturing weakness and inventory corrections slow job growth, while economists see a potential rebound later in the year amid wage gains and mixed stock market responses.
Frederick County jobless rate falls to 4.2 percent in June
Frederick County's jobless rate dropped 6.1 percentage points in June to 4.2 percent with 91,975 people employed of a 96,028 labor force. The rate was higher than June 1994 by 0.4 points but lower than Maryland and national rates. Other counties showed varied changes while manufacturing layoffs and seasonal hiring influenced rates.
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Heat and drought hit farms in Maryland area with 100 degree day
Thunderstorms loom as temperatures reach 100 at the paper’s downtown headquarters and 97 at the State Police barracks. Mid 90s forecast with a chance of storms Sunday. Heat reduces poultry and dairy yields, touches corn and soy crops, while some fruit like peaches and cantaloupes benefit from the heat. Farmers report flock losses, stunted soy growth, and hay crop damage. Local growers note varying rainfall across Buckeystown and Monrovia areas.
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Dan Nowell
Thurmont
Hillside Turkey Farm
Ross Smith
Frank Gladhill
Monrovia
Paintball at Beaver Splatz as a Friendly Adrenaline Ride
A visitor tours a woodland paintball facility with NPPL teams and safety rules. The experience covers goggles, a chronograph limit of 245 fps, gear, and staged games like Defend the Town. The writer notes adrenaline, strategy, and teamwork while observing players and referees.
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NPPL
Mike
Beaver Splatz
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Randy Gesell
Harmony
Veterans discuss atomic bombs and war decisions
Veterans recalled Pacific duty when the atomic bombs fell and debated Truman's choice. They recalled Peleliu and invasion odds, while some scholars argued alternatives to Hiroshima and Nagasaki existed. They stressed not diminishing veterans' sacrifice and reflected on moral burdens of the bomb.
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Japan
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Peleliu
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Kunming
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Nagasaki
Len Latkowski
Hood College
James F. Byrnes
Sweden
Switzerland
Russia
Latkovski
United States
Dr. Latkovski
New Fees Planned for Travelers Entering From Canada and Mexico
U S government plans new processing fees for foreigners needing U S documents to cross from Canada and Mexico. INS will charge $4 to $32 for six forms enabling extended stays broadened travel areas and boat landings beginning Oct. 9.
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The
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S
Canada
Mexico
INS
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