Unlucky Friday the 13th in Frederick County Heat fuels superstition and talk
Weather rises to mid 90s with heat index near 105 as Friday the 13th stirs superstition in Frederick County. Mac Siates of the Frederick Public Library notes the date has no supernatural link, explaining calendars are human constructs while cautioning personal nerves may affect behavior.
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Friday the 13th by the numbers and the Gregorian calendar
Numerologist Dudley Underwood of DePauw University explains the 400 year cycle of the Gregorian calendar. In 400 years 170 years have one Friday the 13th 171 have two and 59 have three. 1999 has the year’s only Friday the 13th.
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USDA Foresees Record Crops Losses Across States
USDA projects crop losses totaling 72 million dollars statewide as drought shrinks yields. David Knopf, the USDA statistician, notes corn production at 36 million bushels, down 17 percent from last year and the smallest since 1993. Indiana soybeans at 11.7 million bushels, down 18 percent, mark the state’s smallest harvest in years. Farmers in Maryland and Delaware also face their smallest corn and soybean crops in at least six years amid the dry conditions.
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Water tower renaming and six story office project approved
The Historic District Commission unanimously approved two controversial projects in Frederick: painting The City of Frederick on a water tower and final plans for an 11 million downtown six story office building. Supporters expressed elation while opponents vowed continued challenges.
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Grimes urges joint efforts on city county projects
Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes called on the Frederick County Board of Commissioners to back cooperative projects benefiting both jurisdictions. He pledged a more user friendly city commissions system, outlined water conservation steps and Y2K readiness, and announced immediate interviews for commissions to ensure accessible procedures and accountable rules.
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Fires Start by Children With Lighters Endanger Homes
Two fires sparked Thursday by children playing with matches and lighters caused about 100000 in damage. In Libertytown a barn near 15102 New Wind sor Road suffered major damage while a lower area was saved. Julie Steele sustained a minor burn, officials said. In Jefferson a bedroom fire at a Cambridge Farms home destroyed the room but left other areas and the family unharmed. Across Maryland last year fires from kids with lighters rose, with more than 200 incidents reported nationally.
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Mooney defends fund raising letter on homosexuals
State Senator Alex Mooney defended a fund raising letter alleging a militant homosexual group was targeting his seat. He said the letter linked to conservative tactics and described opposition to a workplace agenda. The bill mentioned passed the House but died in the Senate.
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