Andrew Leaves Two States in Ruin After Killer Storm
Hurricane Andrew devastates Florida and Louisiana leaving 20 dead and more than 250,000 homeless in Florida. In Louisiana winds reach 160 mph with widespread flooding and tornados. Power outages, damaged homes, and blocked roads hamper relief as President Bush surveys the disaster.
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No-Fly Zone Appears to Hold Against Saddam
Washington ABC appearance by Brent Scowcroft suggests Saddam Hussein will not challenge the no flight order for southern Iraq. Pentagon officials vow decisive response to any violation as U S surveillance and escorts monitor moves just north of the 32nd parallel.
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Lawmen bid farewell to faithful police dog Pete
Frederick County Sheriff's Office honored its 7 year old K-9 Pete a German shepherd assigned to Badge 904 with a flag draped coffin at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Pete retired at 8 1 2 years due to a ruptured spleen and a twisted intestine dying weekend. Cpl William Johnson his handler said Pete died in his arms after years of tracking missing people and pursuing criminals. The service included the sheriff's office honor guard and local K-9 units as family and colleagues saluted the loyal partner.
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Weather forecast and sports brief blurbs
The forecast calls for hot and humid conditions with afternoon showers possible and highs in the upper range. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a chance of evening showers and a slight risk of storms overnight. In sports, the Frederick Keys fell 6-3 to Kidlen, ending their title bid in the half season race.
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Hood College marks 100th year with convocation
Hood College began its centennial year with a convocation as President Martha E. Church urged service and learning. About 200 students and faculty attended in heat, while 327 new students joined an overall enrollment around 1,200. The event highlighted a shift toward older students and international enrollment, and a renewed honor code oath was signed by 160 newcomers.
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City man charged in July 30 shooting
Merrick J. McDonald of Hobnail Court Frederick faces six counts of attempted murder for firing three shots into a parked car at Westridge Square on U.S. 40 on July 3 at 11 53 p m. Six victims included visitors from Europe and the United States. He was arrested Aug 6 and held on 250000 bond after an initial bail of 1 million was set. A preliminary hearing is set Sept 4 in Frederick County District Court.
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