Four hurt in collision near Myersville
Four people were injured two seriously when two cars collided head on on U.S. 40 near Md 17 Saturday afternoon. Gerald Raikes and two passengers Laura Divito and Charles Rouzee were treated at area hospitals with Raikes in good condition and Divito listed in fair condition. State police continued investigating with no charges filed.
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Myersville
Angela Jean Shaffer
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Maryland
U.S. 40
MD. 17
Harmony Road
Serial killer suspected in four cases in Virginia
In eastern Virginia over four years six young people were slain and a young couple disappeared in isolated roadways. A serial killer, possibly posing as an authority figure, is suspected as investigators from Norfolk police and a FBI state task force prepare to disclose latest findings at a July 23 briefing. Det. Johnson and Cpl. Haynes say another attack is expected around September or October.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Colonial Parkway
Jamestown
Yorktown
Bob Haynes
FBI
Cholesterol Screening Offered at Ames Department Store
Ames Department Store announces cholesterol screening at the store on July 10 and 11 from 10 AM to 6 PM. The finger stick method uses a disposable pin, results in five minutes, and costs $8 per test with HDL cholesterol also available.
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Ames Department Store
Mount Airy Man Escapes After Vehicle Fire Crash
A 21 year old Mount Airy man, Brian Richard Gerlach, drove west on Fingerboard Road near Prices Distillery Road, struck a guardrail, traveled 285 feet with the car on fire, then entered the eastbound lane and continued 240 feet. He escaped with possible injuries. Sheriff’s report notes a tire blowout and loss of control. Guardrail had moderate damage. car was totalled. No charges filed.
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Mount Airy
Frederick County
Gerlach
Three family members die in suspicious early fire
In NORGE Virginia a two story home burned during sleeping hours killing Ernie Metcalf 62 Loretta Morgan 26 and Drew 6. Fire officials say the fire is suspicious though arson is not ruled out as investigators examine every angle. Dennis Metcalf says he sees no motive. Memorial for Mitch Snyder set for Tuesday in Washington D C with a free bus from Frederick awaiting passengers.
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Norge
Ernie Metcalf
Loretta Morgan
Drew
James City-Bruton
Bill Gibbs
James City
Mitch Snyder
Second
D Streets
N.W
Washington D.C
Frederick Community Center
Market St
Frederick
Michael Spurrier
MD poster notes rare dystrophy in child patient
The article discusses an eight year old with a rare muscular dystrophy affecting the nervous system, distinct from the common form that targets muscles. Researchers seek a cure, while the family notes Bobby's condition is more severe and progresses toward wheelchair use, with limited walking ability currently.
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Ms. Thena
Bobby
Larson Elected Leader Reflects On School Board Role
Larson stresses guiding government policy while maintaining education goals as school board president. He chairs meetings to keep them efficient and relevant while continuing work with the Elks Lodge and its community programs. Born in North Dakota, he earned a microbiology degree from Iowa State in 1949 and worked at Fort Detrick for 32 years.
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Pearu
Larson
Elks Lodge
Western leaders weigh aid to Soviet economy at summit
Western leaders across major nations prepare to argue over aid for the Soviet Union as Gorbachev urges Western help. Bush hosts a Houston pre summit event amid heat while Thatcher, Kaifu, Mulroney attend, with debate centered on economic reform and military spending.
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Mr. Bush
West Germany
United States
Houston
Thatcher
Toshiki Kaifu
Brian Mulroney
Nashville
Minnie Pearl
Grand Ole Opry
Kaifu
Mr. Mitterrand
Giulio Andreotti
Kohl
Rome
Andreotti
Paris
Berlin
Japan
Britain
France
Italy
Canada
Bush
Gorbachev
Margaret Thatcher
NATO
London
Foreign Ministry
Gennady Gerasimov
Moscow
Cuba
Kremlin
Fidel Castro
Israel jets raid at least one more time in Lebanon
Israeli jets struck Sunday's targets amid a rising toll this year to 19 dead and 51 injured from air strikes, with Iran's agency reporting a Western hostage may be freed soon. Hezbollah factions are believed to hold most hostages, while a Shiite source tied to Iran urged restraint to aid negotiations.
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Iran
Lebanon
Hezbollah
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Frederick Towne
Ego
Hightop
Richard Asnton
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