Abortion Front and Focus in Supreme Court Nomination Debate
Washington lawmakers weigh the next Supreme Court pick after Justice Brennan's resignation. Key figures urge a candidate with solid experience, balanced temperament, and relative youth, yet abortion remains a central issue in the confirmation fight. Senate leaders warn the Roe v Wade stance could shape the battle.
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Supreme Court
William J. Brennan
Senate
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Ohio
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Utah
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Bob Dole
Kansas
Aftershocks Hit as Quake Toll Tops 1000 in Philippines
In Baguio strong aftershocks forced residents into the streets as search efforts for quake victims stall. The death toll passed 1,000 with official figures at 1,055 and expected to rise. President Aquino urged Congress for a $500 million relief package to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the 7.7 magnitude quake. House Appropriations Chair Andaya proposed suspending debt payments for two years to free funds for reconstruction.
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Corazon Aquino
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Maryland trooper named outstanding pilot for Potomac river rescue
Trooper Bart J. Gottschall will be honored in Buffalo, N.Y., as outstanding pilot of the year by the Airborne Law Enforcement Association for a daring August rescue that saved 12 youths from swift Potomac River rapids. The award recognizes flying bravery and professionalism in service to rescue from the air.
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Maryland
Bart Gottschall
Potomac River
Bart J. Gottschall
National Airborne Law Enforcement Association
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ALEA
Gottschall
Steven Proctor
Emerson Barnier Road
Unionville
Bell
Shenandoah River
Potomac
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Proctor
Camp teaches kids peace through art and games
In Sandy Spring, 52 children from 16 countries gather at the Friends School for a month long peace program. They learn through activities like War and Peace, draw global understanding, and plan a Camp Parliament to discuss issues with leaders.
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Sandy
Carol Daniels
Children's International Summer Village
Sandy Spring
Sheila Advani
Rockville
Washington
Children’s International Summer Villages
Argentina
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Israel
Jamaica
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Brazil
Costa Rica
Japan
United States
Soviet Union
Advani
James Kavanaugh
Two Frederick men die in Virginia crash returning from softball tourney
Dennis G. Passaglia and Wyatt Eichelberger, both linked to Frederick County women's softball, died Saturday when their car was struck by a tractor trailer and then another car on U S 340 near Berryville. Four vehicles were involved. A state police spokesperson said games were canceled this week. The Donegan's Liquor team sponsors the pair. officials may seek to name Ballenger Creek Park fields after them.
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Clarke County
Dennis G. Passaglia
Elmer
U.S. 340
Berriville
Passaglia
Vicki Bill
Mbt
Donegan’s Liquor
Frederick
Donegan
Ballenger Creek Park
Heart attack cited as cause of accident in Md. crash
A Frederick man died after suffering a heart attack before a collision on Md 26 Saturday afternoon. Richard Bartgis 69 crossed the center line and struck a pickup driven by John Rippeon 24 who swerved but escaped injury. Police say autopsy could determine timing, but evidence suggests the heart attack caused the crash.
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MD. 26
Maryland
Steve Jesse
Richard Bartgis
Quinn Road
Bartgis
Chestnut Grove Road
John Coleman Rippeon
Westminster
Rippeon
Sat
Jesse
George Armitage Champions for ADA Signing
George Armitage, longtime advocate for handicapped access, will attend the White House ceremony signing the Americans with Disabilities Act. He has pushed for legal routes and compliance since marching in Washington for stronger access laws. The Frederick County activist emphasizes enforcement of federal and state provisions and welcomes the national recognition.
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George Armitage
Washington, D.C
White House
Frederick County
Armitage
Disabled Citizens of
Georgy Armitage
Inside The News Weather Update
Partly sunny and very warm today with humidity and a 30 percent chance of afternoon storms. Highs reach the upper 80s, tonight partly cloudy with lows in the mid to upper 60s and light winds. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s. Western Maryland weather and map on page. one eA?
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