American detainee dies in Basra as envoys face expulsion
An unnamed American man in his 50s held in Iraq died reportedly of a heart attack in Basra. U S officials said autopsy plans were being arranged and the body would be turned over to the Baghdad embassy. CNN cited him among 63 hostages used as human shields. Iraqi envoys in focus as a Thursday expulsion deadline looms.
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Thurmont reservist faces life change as call to duty arrives
Thurmont resident Lt. Cmdr. Linda Littell who joined the Navy in 1977 will report to Bethesda Naval Hospital for active duty after Navy Reserve training. Her family braces for a longer commute and temporary leave from her health occupations teaching job as 800 staffers are sent to Saudi Arabia. The Bush administration ordered measures affecting Iraqi diplomats and visas in Washington, with 72 hour removal notices and tighter visa controls.
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Drugs and taxes dominate 3B Delegate race in Frederick
Five candidates vie for two open seats in District 3B with issues centered on drugs growth the environment taxes and education. Frederick Republican candidate J Anita Stup with 12 years as county commissioner says no single issue is dominant while Democratic incumbent Boyd Raymond Smith cites drug problems as a key concern.
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Education and drugs loom in local election talk
Farmers and residents cite education and drug access as key issues in the campaign. Mr Smith and Mrs Stup express urgency for education, treatment and enforcement. Growth and development emerge as another hot topic as Del James E McClellan, 64, runs for re election after 12 years.
Developer to get half of dumping fees back in dispute
Frederick County commissioners promised to reimburse half of the dumping fees paid by Howard Payne of HF Payne Construction for waste dumped at a pit he said wasn’t his. Health officials had ordered cleanup after complaints about a site at Buckingham Hills on Md. to Michaels Mill Road. Payne and Bible Brothers Construction hauled about 300 tons to the landfill in April and May, paying $5,414 in fees.
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Guardians initiate first arrest by Frederick Angels
Frederick County Guardian Angels take action on their first arrest week on the job. Leader Rex Whiteside filed paperwork after an assault against a fellow Angel. Two suspects faced warrants, including a suspended license charge for one, with bond set at 3500. The group operates from Sagner housing and John Hanson areas, conducting stings and community outreach.
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Frederick teen wins Maryland FFA volunteerism award
Amy Snowden, 17, of Adamstown and Frederick High senior, wins Maryland’s FFA Achievement in Volunteerism. She leads landscaping projects, helped plant trees for Earth Day, and worked on drug-free zones with lawmakers and schools. She will join 49 state winners in Washington for BOAC events next month.
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New coalition forms to promote educational issues
A new coalition forms to promote educational issues as Western Maryland weather maps and forecasts appear on Page A-2. The report also notes a 30 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms with highs near 95, followed by humid nights and a 40 percent chance of storms on Wednesday with highs in the lower 90s.
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