Clinton picks Ronald H. Brown for commerce secretary
President-elect Clinton selects Democratic Party Chair Ronald H. Brown to be commerce secretary making him the first black named to his Cabinet. Brown, 51, heads the DNC and has been a high profile lobbyist. a transition source says formal announcements may come today as Clinton shapes a diverse, capable team.
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Marine escorted convoy heads out for Mogadishu aid
The first food convoy with U S military escort leaves Mogadishu's northern half in four half filled trucks, shielded by helicopters. It carries 20 tons of rice beans and oil donated by France, moved amid raids and weather delays as warlords threaten to widen the crisis beyond the capital. Aid officials urge extending relief to Baidoa and other stricken areas.
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Smelser Leads In Maryland Business Votes Ranking
Maryland Business for Responsive Government ranks Sen. Charles H. Smelser atop the Maryland Senate for business votes. Frederick delegates Stup and Lattrell also high, while Delegate Hattery ranks lowest among six Frederick County members.
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Shoppers Boost Christmas Sales Across Local Stores
With under two weeks until Christmas, area shops report strong sales and brisk shopper activity. Mona Decker at Country Wares says business is real good and busier than last year despite Friday rain. Fran Tersillo at Square Corner Bookshop calls the season OK with many last minute buyers. Trai House notes more buyers than browsers and shoppers with lists. Sears manager Dick Orty] calls sales terrific with double digit gains since October driven by advertising and eager customers.
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Snowstorms Closes Schools and Paralyzes Frederick County Roads
Heavy snows along South Mountain and east of the Monocacy caused road slickness and school closures in Sabillasville Wolfsville and Myersville. Crews battled flooding from the Monocacy and Potomac rivers while 21 county roads flooded or closed and 8,000 power outages were reported as crews restored service after high winds and heavy rains.
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Atlantic Coast storm leaves towns flooded and transit paralyzed
An Atlantic storm roared from Massachusetts to Virginia causing widespread flooding and power outages. New York City subways halted by high water and electrical issues as 6,000 residents sought shelter in New Jersey. National Guard assisted evacuations across several states while 12 deaths were reported and coastal areas faced 10-foot tides and storm surges.
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No room at inn for alleged flimflam man in Thurmont
Thurmont police report a man posing as a munister called Cozy Motel to rent a room for a supposed payer and was charged with attempted services. the suspect Gan L Wirt, 39, of Chestertown, fled as a stolen vehicle was involved. Wirt was wanted by Maryland police in Westminster for forgery and uttering. He was held at Frederick County jail awaiting further processing.
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