Airliner crash kills at least 67 on approach to JFK
A Colombian Avianca Boeing 707 carrying more than 140 people crashed in heavy fog while on its second approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport. At least 67 died, with bodies scattered on a wooded hillside and passengers evacuated to hospitals by helicopter. A priest offered prayers and rosaries as survivors cried and sought news of their families.
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Nassau County
Bush wins Senate clash over China policy
President Bush claimed a mandate after the Senate rejected an override vote on his veto of a bill shielding Chinese students from deportation. The 62-37 result fell short of the two thirds needed, while the House vote stood 390-25 against the president, signaling intense cross party opposition to his approach with Beijing.
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County ordered to fix landfill conditions in Frederick County
Maryland officials continue probe of Reid's Ford Road landfill after videotape claims of leachate seeping into Bush Creek. Ronald Nelson says 20 to 30 tons of dirt were moved to shore up a hill and state remedies will be mandated within one to two weeks.
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Frederick County
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Frederick
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City Hopes North Market Site for Social Services Move
Frederick city and county officials agreed on a site for relocating 165 Department of Social Services employees from crowded offices on North Market Street to a city owned rail yard near Carroll Creek. The plan requires state approval by March 1 to budget space, with the department needing 45 000 square feet, over twice its current 17 000 square feet, as staff numbers grow.
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N. Market St
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Carl Gaites
Social Services
Stephen Mood
Frederick County’s First Female School Board President Mary Hodgson Dies
Mary Condon Hodgson, 86, longtime Frederick County school official and FCC trustee, died Thursday. The first female school board president served 1964 to 1975 and chaired FCC’s Board of Trustees. The Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery honors her legacy. she never missed a board meeting.
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Frederick County School Board
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Dill Ave
Frederick
Frederick Community College
FCC
Homewood resident walks again boosts local hope
Clear and cold tonight with a mid-20s low. Saturday should be mostly sunny with highs near 40s. Western Maryland weather map appears on page A-2. Bill Wesbrooks brings energy to theater audiences, spurring excitement. A Homewood resident regains mobility after being told she’d be invalid for life. Page inside.
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Maryland
Bill Wesbrooks
Homewood
Surprise Snow Slows Traffic in Frederick County
Snow fell in the northern western and eastern ends of Frederick County during Friday morning rush hour turning what was to be rain into snow. State salt trucks began treating roads by 5:30 a.m. and a fleet of 35 trucks were salting streets within two hours, officials said.
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Frederick County
Richard Keeney
Keeney
Veteran Fort Detrick worker keeps lively Army career
Walkersville resident Steven Zaharoff has spent 50 years in the Army community at Fort Detrick. After 21 years on active duty and 29 years as a civilian, the 69 year old administrator in the Army's automatic digital communications network remains driven. He supports the Washington to Moscow hotline and other top secret systems, saying he plans to work until the commander says stop. Fort Detrick officials recognized his long service and dedication.
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Walkersville
Steven Zaharoff
Fort Detrick
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Zaharoff
Army
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