Violent Thunderstorm Strikes Frederick County Area
A violent thunderstorm Tuesday night brought widespread outages, flooding, and minor damage across Frederick County. Maryland State Police logged 2.63 inches in Frederick City, with 1.33 inches in Braddock Heights and 344 inches noted by a local observer. Potomac Edison and Frederick Cablevision reported electrical outages and extensive downstream damage, while several roads and streets flooded. Crews worked overnight with most service restored by Wednesday morning. localized interruptions continued as repairs proceeded.
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David Lesher
Bill Everly
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George Martin
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Damascus
Poolesville
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Cole
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West Patrick Streets
Shookstown Road
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Bentz
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Highland Street
Cooper intoxication levels cited in fatal crash case
Easton Maryland AP report notes state toxicologist testified Kevin N. Cooper had a blood alcohol level around 0.14 at the time of a Christmas Eve crash that killed five family members. The prosecution planned to rest its case against the Glen Burnie man for automobile homicide while intoxicated and related offenses.
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Yale Caplan
Cooper
Maryland
Maryland to convene special session on unemployment aid
Gov Harry Hughes schedules a special General Assembly session for August 6 to preserve 11 000 Marylanders unemployment benefits that would end with federal extended benefits changes. The move aims to avoid gaps in payments as federal rules lapse and is backed by Senate President James Clark and House Speaker Benjamin Cardin who are abroad. The session could last one day pending Legislative Policy Committee approval.
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Smelser challenges costly rules in Maryland well drilling debate
In Annapolis, Michele Simms described his family’s move from Montgomery County to Monrovia and the collapse of their well during building as legislators weigh Piedmont geology and state rules. He linked dry wells and permit practices to bankruptcy and debt, urging the Well Drillers Board to rethink regulations affecting water supply assurances. The Piedmont region’s geology creates unpredictable wells, with water often found only where rock cracks gather moisture. The state’s 1960 regulation attempt aims to ensure adequate water but does not guarantee it, prompting ongoing controversy.
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Piedmont
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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office of Environmental Programs
Frederick County commissioners reverse support on six hour well flow test
Commissioners altered their stance on COMAR 10.17.13 delaying a county position until the health department studies the issue. A later briefing by DHMH and a push from local home builders prompted a letter to AELR backing the rule, then a retraction citing insufficient input time and the need for targeted testing only where historical data show past well failure.
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Frederick County
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Dane Bauer
Bauer
Galen R. Clagett
DHMH
Clagett
Area leaders weigh need for a special legislative session
Annapolis area officials voiced uncertainty about a governor called special session. Delphey and Sen. Smeiser said they’d heard of the plan through media reports, with Delphey noting the session could be expensive but potentially necessary. Smelser and others declined to commit, citing insufficient details and cost concerns.
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Smelser
Quote on disagreement causes progress in horseracing
A Mark Twain line in Inside The News It reflects the idea that differing opinions drive better outcomes, comparing to horseraces where variety of views fuels progress. The snippet emphasizes diverse thought over uniform thinking.
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L. Clemena
Mark Twain
Reagan bans cluster bombs for Israel in policy shift
The Reagan administration continues a ban on shipping 155mm cluster type artillery shells to Israel to protest its use in Lebanon. State Department spokesman Dean Fischer said the policy decision maintains the July 19 embargo despite ongoing arms shipments. Separately, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi arrives in Washington for a week long visit aimed at easing strained ties and forging a warmer relationship with the United States through White House talks and a state dinner.
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Lebanon
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House
George P. Shultz
Reagan Administration
Washington Post libel suit heads to the jury
A federal jury will decide whether two Washington Post stories about Mobil Oil Corp president William P. Tavoulareas and his son Peter were irresponsible journalism or the truth. After three weeks of testimony, Judge Oliver Gasch instructed jurors to begin deliberations following closing arguments by plaintiffs’ counsel John J. Walsh.
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Washington Post
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William P. Tavoulareas
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Oliver Gasch
Sun
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Post
Wife of Soviet hunger striker returns home
Elena Balovlenkov, wife of hunger striker Yuri Balovlenkov, says she fears his fast for an exit visa will continue to death if needed. She tells reporters after visiting Yuri in Moscow that authorities will not let him go and that he remains stubborn.
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Elena Balovlenkov
Yuri
Moscow
Africa Awakens Economically by John Starrells
John Starrells reports on an economic upswing across Africa signaling renewed growth and opportunities. Robert Reid journeys a rugged route to Ocean City while Tom Tiede notes Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn remains a private figure. Dick Kleiner fielding show business questions. Mary Fouche reviews McCormick Tio Sancho Mexican dishes. Kathryn Jenkins shares fresh vegetable recipes. Suzy Brett compares couponing to an absorbing game. Gail Cissna covers Mount Airy artist presenting a portrait to the president.
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Africa
Robert Reid
Ocean City
Tom Tiede
Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn
Dick Kleiner
Wepepee
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Mary Fouche
McCormick
Sara Woodfield
Frederick County
Kathryn Jenkins
News-Post
Suzy Brett
Gail Cissna
Mount Airy
Tees
Weather outlook for Western Maryland turns showery then clearing
A cold front brings showers and thundershowers across Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties with highs in the mid 50s. Skies gradually clear Thursday as humidity drops, with highs near the mid 80s and lows in the 60s. Winds shift from southwest today to northwest Thursday, with drying conditions improving.
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Montgomery
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David Lesher
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