17 000 firefighters battle western wildfires across North America
An army of at least 17 000 firefighters battled wildfires across 14 Western states and Canada, with 1.2 million acres scorched and many homes destroyed. Officials noted progress in some areas while emphasizing tough conditions and dry weather. Fire crews continued to contain the Lexington blaze near Los Gatos as evacuation orders remained in effect.
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Walkersville to Adopt Official Town Flag in Vote
In a 4-1 decision the Walkersville Town Council adopted an official town flag requested by the Walkersville High School Band Boosters Club. Flags would be 3 by 5 feet, double faced with the town seal, and cost $365 each under a verbal offer, with formal bid due in August.
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Help needed to complete Yellow Springs ball field
Yellow Springs youth baseball seeks volunteers to dig foundations for a concession stand and dugouts. A backhoe and operator are needed, plus someone to lay concrete block. Lions Club sponsors urge help to have the field ready for next season. contact Calvin Stewart at 662-6750.
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Two-Vehicle Crash Injures Seven In Frederick County
Seven people were injured Tuesday morning in a two car crash at the Md. 19 and Md. 26 intersection. A 1979 Lincoln driven by Mary Dorsett of Dickerson was rear ended by a 1971 Pontiac driven by Barbara Abrecht of Walkersville. Dorsett and a passenger Mildred Ayler were treated and released from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Abrecht and several passengers including Nancy Hatfield Toshika Brecht Keith Crampton and Henry Crampton were hospitalized briefly for minor injuries.
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Second Air-India black box found by deep sea robot
A submersible Scarab 1 recovered Air India Flight 182s flight data recorder from 6,700 feet off Ireland, pairing with the cockpit voice recorder found earlier. The two recorders will be sent to India for analysis as investigators seek the cause of the June 24 crash that killed 329. Authorities in India and Canada weighed bomb and data concerns while Britain and the U.S. offered technical help.
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