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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1994
Page
2
A series of explosions sparked a spectacular fire at an Exxon chemical plant in Baton Rouge. Seven workers injured scrambling over a fence as about 200 evacuated by bus. Officials will let the fire burn out while investigating causes. nearby residents told to close windows and turn off air conditioners.
More than a dozen candidates for state and federal office shared similar views on education crime and health reform during a local forum sponsored by Concerned Women for America. Only one candidate expressed openness to a sales tax increase, while most opposed gay rights legislation and term limits.
Woodsboro commissioners vote to spend up to 5000 dollars on sewer plant repairs and hire another full time public works employee. They plan to start immediately if the candidate accepts. The panel also asks planning to set a developer fee to cover engineer and attorney reviews. They approve 700 dollars for a new fax machine and expand the discharge permit from 60,000 to 100,000 gallons per day.
Front Royal man Frederick Case, 32, was listed in serious but stable condition at the R Adams Cowley shock trauma center in Baltimore after being struck by a train Saturday night near Sandy Hook. He was crossing tracks from the Potomac River toward the Sandy Hook Grocery Store when the 7:23 p.m. accident occurred. He suffered head and leg injuries and was airlifted by Maryland State Police helicopter. Responding units included Brunswick ambulance and fire company, Boonsboro, and Potomac Valley companies.
Forty four events logged in 24 hours ending 8pm Monday list 34 emergencies and 7 routine calls. Details include automatic fire alarm at 1900 Rosemont Avenue Fort Detrick and several gas leaks and townhouse fires at 1306 W Seventh St 90 Waverley Drive 5568 Brittany Court 1604 Jennings Court. Fort Detrick Independent Junior United appear repeatedly alongside responding agencies.
Across the country clouds and fog linger as Tropical Storm Hector moves into Baja California bringing high humidity, scattered showers, and storms toward California, Arizona, and the Rockies. Highs reach 80s to 90s with severe storm risk in Wyoming and Montana and hot humid weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
In Los Angeles, Simpson awaits a hearing on access to telephone records and witness backgrounds as his defense seeks unsealed evidence. Media motions target trial coverage and closed transcripts, while a request to bar reporters from speaking with counsel unless monitored is considered. Simpson remains in a small cell while prosecutors decide on the death penalty.
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