Turbulence Causes Fatality on United Flight 826 to Honolulu
A United Airlines Boeing 747 en route to Honolulu encountered severe clear air turbulence over the Pacific near Narita Japan. One woman died and 102 people were injured as passengers and crew were thrown about the cabin. The plane returned to Narita and landed safely with 393 aboard.
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Narita
Japan
Pacific
United Airlines
Honolulu
Tokyo
Toru Kawai
Nanta
Kiyotaka Eto
Osaka
Hawai
Yuji Takahashi
United
Kawai
Konomi Kataura
Candlelight tour at Trinity Chapel bell room
Visitors experience a warm red glow from heat lamps as bell chimer Matt Hueting explains the bell system including handles wires clappers and bells. The story and photo appear on page A-4.
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Trinity Chapel
Drought Ravaged Maryland Delaware Farms in 1997
The 1997 drought devastated Maryland and Delaware agriculture with 80 percent of Frederick County’s corn and two-thirds of crops ruined. Farmers face feed shortages as hay and oats fail, triggering loan requests and budget cuts. Local action includes a hay drive aiding cattle farmers amid ongoing losses.
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Land
Delaware
Frederick County
Myron Wilhide
Michael Wilcom
Woman declines help at Christmas Eve service
At Fairview Chapel on Bogers Mill Road an appeal was made for a woman with multiple sclerosis whose vision was failing and facing eviction. The name and address were not obtained. Ms Nelva Mount of New Market said an envelope with the person’s name was left with the offering but the woman refused assistance. Officials will forward concerns to potential helpers.
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Fairview Chapel
Bogers Mill Road
Frederick
Nelva Mount
New Market
Pes
Mont Sai
Track owner eyes off-track betting in western Maryland
Joseph DeFrancis, owner of Pamlico and Laurel tracks, seeks land in Allegany County to build a 10 000 to 20 000 square foot off-track betting parlor with a restaurant and parking. He notes Maryland needs such facilities to boost racing, with current off-track venues in Charles Town and elsewhere. Local officials in Allegany County say no proposals have been heard and Frostburg mayor opposes legalized gambling. decision hinges on state rules and a Maryland Racing Commission filing.
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Cumberland, Md
Pamlico
Laurel
Maryland
Joseph DeFrancis
Allegany County
Frostburg
Cumbesieri
Fredenck
Charles Town
W.va
DeFrancis
Maryland Racing Commission
Ken Schertle
Abegany County
John N Bambacus
Rostburgen
Brunswick to get new look in bold city plan
Brunswick outlines a downtown redevelopment including a new City Hall a police station and two parks aimed at revitalizing the Potomac town without tax increases. Bids for Square Corner park came in around 70000 but officials seek cost cuts through phased contracting. Mayor and council praise strong finances while maintaining tax rate and lowering trash fees as Brunswick coordinates with nearby towns on greener, joint projects.
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Brunswick
Potomac
Benue
Square Corner
Brent Bell
Ste
Bell
Tom Smith
Linton, Shafer & Co
Public Accounting Agency
Burkittsville
Rosemont
Jefferson
Middletown plans road water projects and sewer site
Middletown officials say widening Green Street, revamping the water system and locating a new sewer plant are top 1997 priorities. The town will spend about 500000 of its own money on street upgrades while seeking a 15 million state loan for the water system. A street widening includes new curb gutter and a south side sidewalk, with completion hoped this spring.
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Middletown
Green Street
Safeway
Niee
Burgess William Thompson
Thompson
Hit
Hollow Road
End of the line as boys collide during snowy incident
An accident on a hill involves brothers Brock and Brent Sattelmeier. Brent attempts to stop a rolling snowball or snowman piece but slips, taking a winded fall. The younger Brock collapses nearby, appearing helpless as the incident unfolds and both boys react to the mishap.
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Brock Sattelmeier
Brent
Maryland teachers nearing retirement age threaten staffing shortages
In Baltimore Maryland one in five teachers will be eligible to retire within five years. Anne Arundel County officials warn the exodus could strain hiring, especially in special education science and math. Many retirees work part or full time, with NEA data cited on post retirement employment.
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Baltimore
Maryland
David Lombardo
Anne Arkcnes County
National Education Association
Bernhard Bodroff
Orangs Mills
Baltimore County
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Candlelight
Temothy Jacobsen
James Voss
Federal Farm Service Agency
Columbia
Carroll, Fredenck
Washington
Wiliam Walmsley
Farm Service Agency
Mary
W. Md
Kate Leckie
News-Post
Timothy Jacobsen
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