Nevada Test Site Cave-In Injures 13 Workers
An underground blast at the Nevada Test Site collapses a mountain chunk above Rainier Mesa injuring 13 atomic workers. One in critical condition, eight hospitalized. Officials say the detonation was less than 20 kilotons and a full investigation will follow.
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Avian flu scare eases in Northwestern Virginia
Northwestern Virginia reports no new avian flu cases for two weeks as 72 farm tests in the central Shenandoah Valley come back virus free. However 219 more farms remain under a 2.5 million flock quarantine spanning Augusta Warren Page Rockingham Shenandoah and part of Frederick counties.
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Meat import ban from six Latin nations announced
The Agriculture Department barred meat imports from the Dominican Republic El Salvador Haiti Mexico Nicaragua and Panama due to inspection gaps and unsafe residue controls. The ban is immediate and affects less than five percent of U S meat imports under a rule that foreign inspection must be at least equal to U S standards.
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Inside The News Words of Wisdom
A compact reflection notes that some people reveal themselves through words while others resist being silenced. The quote attributed to Anonymous highlights contrasting communication styles and the challenge of understanding others.
MSD Wrestling Program Ranked Among Frederick County's Best
News Post writer Bill Canley highlights the MSD wrestling program as one of the area’s most successful in Frederick County. A two part business piece examines a proposed new power plant and its county impact.
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Weather Guide Returns To Mild Today Then Storms Loom
The forecast calls for partly sunny and mild conditions in Western Maryland today with highs 52 to 56. Rain and chilly air arrive Friday with highs 45 to 50, followed by a bland weekend with sun Saturday and rain possible late Sunday into Monday. Maryland mountains expect rain Friday with highs near 50 and 30s tonight. Yesterday’s temps ranged Frederick 59, Cumberland 58, Hagerstown 56, Oakland 59, Westminster 58.
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Hughes seeks temporary 5 percent surcharge on income tax
Maryland Governor Harry Hughes called a joint session to propose a temporary two year five percent surcharge on personal income tax. The plan would raise about 175 million to fund Chesapeake Bay cleanup and education while aiming to preserve the triple A bond rating. Critics predicted it would not pass, though supporters warned against dismissing the proposal and noted the need to ease bond rating pressures.
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City to buy land tonight for Carroll Creek and airport work
Frederick City moves to approve three land purchases totaling 272000 for airport expansion and Carroll Creek project. Purchases include 2 acre parcel near Frederick Municipal Airport for 155330, East Patrick Street lot for 66750, and a 15000 square foot tract plus brick building behind the C Burr Artz Library for 50000. Mayor Young says more land may be sought beyond tonight.
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News-Post
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Springlike warmth returns after heavy rains in Frederick
After three days of rain, Frederick sees sun as high water recedes. Monocacy River crested at 20 feet. Potomac at 27.7 feet in Washington County, with gradual declines. C&O Canal Park remains closed. damages being assessed. Forecast calls for 50s, partly cloudy conditions and cooler highs in the upper 40s.
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Allegany County
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Iraq says Iranian assault crushed near Baghdad border
Iraq claims its forces repelled a 12 hour Iranian offensive along the border near Baghdad while Iran says its troops pressed advances in the ongoing border war. Both sides reported heavy fighting and significant casualties as retaliatory strikes and air raids continued across the region.
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Gemayel Accepts Saudi Plan for Lebanon Settlement
President Amin Gemayel accepted an eight point Saudi plan to resolve Lebanon conflict by scrapping the Israeli Lebanese withdrawal accord and shifting to a UN force. The plan requires all parties to agree and faces skepticism amid regional pressure and opposition from Druse leader Walid Jumblatt.
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