World waits for word from Waite in Lebanon crisis
Anglican envoy Terry Waite and West German ambassador pressed captors in Beirut for the release of American hostages Terry Anderson and Thomas Sutherland as new kidnappings shook west Beirut. A radio report claimed progress then cast doubt. Bonn sought Iranian leader mediation over two Germans held by a hijacker linked to Hezbollah. Waite reportedly met representatives in Baalbek as reports of possible executions surfaced and faded.
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Terry Waite
West Germany
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Terry A. Anderson
Thomas Sutherland
Antonius Eitel
Organization of the Oppressed On Earth
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Sewor
Bonn
Associated Press
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Hay de MouIvea
Rudolf Cordes
Alfred Schmidt
Abdul Hadi Hamadi
Hezbollah
Anderson and Sutherland
Waile
Bekaa Valley
Baalbek
Voice of Lebanon
Islamic Jihad
Local youth drowns in backyard pool
Michael Scott Shaffer a 12 year old from Walkersville Maryland died Friday after falling through ice on a snow covered backyard pool He was pulled from the water by volunteers and CPR continued to FMH where he died at 7 12 pm He attended Rock Creek School and authorities warned against walking on suspected ice reminding that the pool ice was only about a half inch thick.
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Mews-Post
Frederick County
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Taurus Court
Walkersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Tpr
Scott Yinger
Winger
Terry Shaffer
Yinger
Scott Campbell
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company
Campbell
Greg Eyler
Walkersville Volunteer Rescue
FMH
Rock Creek
Cool cleanup ahead for county
After dumping nearly 14 inches of snow, Frederick County faced freezing winds up to 40 mph and closed nearly 100 roads. The highway director said drifts made openings lag, urging travelers to stay home unless necessary as crews work to clear ice and snow from affected routes.
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Susan C. Nicol
News-Post
Old Man Winter
Frederick
Frederick County
Ron Linton
Roper inventor rolls into rodeo fame with Roll-O-Roper
Denver man Bob Runner markets the Roll-O-Roper a spring loaded calf roping trainer. The device uses a model horse and a spring loaded calf to simulate roping moves. It targets families schools and rodeo enthusiasts with sales across 42 states and Canada. The deluxe model with horse frame sells for 1400 dollars while the basic frame is 795 dollars.
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Pennsylvania
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Frederick delegation stalls on local bills in slow General Assembly
The Frederick County delegation remains divided over major local measures and failed to meet as gridlock delays passage of requests from county commissioners. Chairman James E. McClellan says progress exists on a water billing reform but warns many issues, including a state dollar request for a new Frederick Health Center, remain unlikely this session. He cites planning secretary Constance Lieder to explain state limits on funding and notes unresolved details for a Lake Singapore tax district project. Continued on Page A-ii.
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Frederick County Teachers Fight Smoking Ban Dispute
Frederick County teachers challenge the school board over a smoking ban, filing a grievance that likely heads to binding arbitration. FCTA president Jack Patterson says the contract may be violated and the appeal could be decided in executive session, with a third party possible if unsatisfied. A prior survey showed over half of 745 respondents opposed the ban.
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Inside The News Jig Saw Puzzle With Most Pieces Missing
Anonymous notes fragmentary coverage describing a complex situation as a jig saw puzzle with many pieces missing. The quote frames uncertainty and the challenge of understanding the full story.
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