U S and China weigh fall summit prospects
Beijing silent after Tarnoff’s October summit hint as U S and China seek a unified agenda at the United Nations. Tarnoff cites progress yet cautions work remains before Clinton Jiang talks. Indicators of cooling tensions emerge with deportation and diplomacy steps.
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Maryland Economy Trails National Gains Amid Budget Fears
Maryland's economy lags behind national gains with looming federal cuts hurting job growth. Analysts say job losses in government and reduced government contracting, plus factory shutdowns, threaten Maryland's outlook. April to June jobs average 2.17 million, below the pre-recession peak, with modest annual gains and signs of a potential turning point.
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MBG Information Services
Washington
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Orioles
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Wefa Group
Pennsylvania
Robert Sweet
First National Bank of Maryland
Pilots Display Vintage Aircraft at Wings of Freedom Show
Dozens of pilots showcased vintage planes at the Wings of Freedom Air Show at Frederick Municipal Airport. The B-17 Flying Fortress, owned by the Confederate Air Force, operated without combat duties but is kept airworthy by about 300 Arizona Wing CAF members. Maintenance is handled daily by CAF volunteers as the show travels across venues before returning to Mesa, Arizona in the fall.
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Mr. Houdashell
Frederick Municipal
Germany
Confederate Air Force
Houdashell
Arizona
CAF
J.R. Brockhart
Aviation-minded volunteers prep new circus wing shop
Mr. Brockhart notes a minor overhaul while machinists build a plane wing. Mr. Houdashell says the shop is capable of manufacturing sheet metal parts and many helpers are lifelong aviation enthusiasts. He flies for Southwest Airlines and jokes this is their hobby instead of golf.
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Mr. Houdashell
Southwest Airlines
Storm Claims Three In Carolinas As Floods Rage
Floodwaters killed an 8 year old boy and two adults in Gaffney and left another person missing in upstate South Carolina as Tropical Storm Jerry drenched the Carolinas with up to 15 inches of rain. Two traffic crashes were blamed on the weather. Christoffer Douty, 18, was found in the morning.
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Donna Eagle
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Aviation history comes alive at Wings of Freedom Air Show
Thousands attended Frederick Municipal Airport to see World War II era and modern aircraft perform aerial stunts. Vintage planes including three B-17 Flying Fortresses and a P-51 Mustang drew crowds while the Thunderbirds closed the show with a midair routine. Veteran and family spectators described the display as a rare lifetime experience.
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Frederick
Siva
Frederick Municipal
U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds
David Sexton
Sharpsburg
Kerry
Shayn
Lowell Howard
Chemical Chase to merge in largest U S banking deal
Chemical Banking Corp and Chase Manhattan Corp agree to a 10 billion dollar stock merger forming the largest U S bank by assets at 297 billion. The combined group will serve 25 million customers, rank high in mortgages and cards, and expect 12 000 job cuts by 1996 end.
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