Judge rules Susan Smith competent to stand trial
Judge Howard found Susan Smith competent to face two murder charges for the deaths of her sons Michael 3 and Alex 1. Doctors conflicted, with one urging sanity and another fearing she might sabotage her defense. Smith acknowledged understanding the state seeks two death penalty counts. No plea entered. earlier an innocent plea was entered for her as lawyers said she was not ready.
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City debates antenna tower placement in Frederick
Frederick Planning Commission weighs text amendment to allow low powered antennas on water towers and new sites. APC cites need to locate in approved areas while officials warn against influx of similar requests. Commission suggests special exception path with criteria to deny if visual impact rises.
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Former wartime enemies establish diplomatic ties
Washington AP reports President Clinton extends diplomatic recognition to Vietnam despite congressional criticism over missing Americans. Support from Sen. John McCain cited as progress on POW MIA accounting. critics call Hanoi unaccountable. Clinton denies personal service history influenced choices.
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Commissioners debate billing Braddock residents for bad water
Frederick County Commissioner David Gray opposes billing Braddock Water Co. customers for two weeks in March when water was unusable. Courts may appoint a trustee to prorate bills, and officials discuss meter readings and how to handle the $2.1 to $11 million landfill budget increase amid EPA concerns.
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Consolidation cuts Fort Detrick civilian staff
Detrick reduces 17 person civilian personnel office to five as part of a Pentagon backed consolidation. The unit will become the Civilian Personnel Assistance Center under directorate chief Norm Covert, with 13 offices folded into a regional center at Fort Belvoir Virginia. Automation and regional centers drive the shift. some workers have accepted retirement packages. An end of September overhaul is planned, with duties moving to Belvoir and Rome NY as others reassigned.
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Nomo Makes All-Star History On Major League Mound
Hideo Nomo becomes the first Japanese pitcher to start an All-Star game and will face top hitters tonight. The game highlights include Counta Queen’s appearance on Friday night as part of the baseball page features.
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Local boy wins Right Stuff Award at Space Camp
Blake Trettien, 11, from Ballenger Creek, out of 400 students to win Space Camp's Right Stuff Award at NASA Kennedy Space Center. The camp runs six days a week with simulators, including the Manned Maneuvering Unit, zero gravity, and a six gravity chair, as he trained alongside other top trainees.
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