Bush surveys hurricane damage amid rescue efforts in Florida
President Bush toured a blown apart record store in Miami and pledged swift rebuilding aid after Hurricane Andrew. He cited billions in damage, promised federal disaster relief and possible military aid, and urged Americans to support Florida families returning to work and homes.
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County eyes tip jars and punch boards gaming plan
The county reviews a draft allowing tip jars and punch boards with 70 percent to the sponsor and 30 percent to the operator. The plan includes a potential $1 per bag fee, a new gaming coordinator in the planning department, and enforcement by the sheriff with penalties up to 1000 dollars and jail time.
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Education system braces for potential county cuts
The county school board weighs up to two million dollars in possible cuts as Superintendent Noel Farmer Jr and Commissioner Gali Bowerman press for balanced budgeting. Bowerman argues for a collaborative, thorough review of impacts and reorganized budgeting amid a slow economy.
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Hurricane Camille Strikes Gulf Coast Prompt Evacuations
Civil Defense Director Wade Guice warns Camille demand vigilance as Gulf Coast residents brace for impact. Evacuations urged for high risk zones while flooding raises concerns. rice farmers rush harvest and oil platforms evacuate. Gas stations crowded, shelters full, and hotels overrun from Baton Rouge to Jackson.
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Red Cross Urban Search Team Placed On Alert
A Montgomery County trained urban search and rescue unit was placed on alert Monday. They spent the day at Suburban Hospital packing medical supplies for rapid deployment within six hours to a disaster. The 17 state team assists with search rescue medical and technical details. Members do not know if they will be sent to Florida.
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Acupuncture for Horses Gains Ground Among Jockeys
Dr. Lewis, head of Monocacy Equine Veterinary Association, treats thoroughbreds at Charles Town Pimlico and Bowie charging up to 35 for travel 60 for first treatment and 40 for follow ups. He says acupuncture stimulates healing without masking pain and notes growing acceptance among riders and frequent weekly patients. He trained with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and has aided refugee camps in Central America and Cambodia describing war's toll and recovery efforts.
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Lenient indictment in case of mother who shot daughter
A New York case reports 68 year old Daisey Hutson indicted for manslaughter after she shot her crack addicted daughter Hennee Hutson outside a Queens crack house on August 4. Queens DA Richard Brown says the grand jury found extreme emotional disturbance. Hutson says years of abuse led to the killing. Evidence notes the daughter frequently abused her mother for money and broke into the home.
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