Ordinary gay man seeks publicity to dispel myths in Frederick
Wes Andrews, 64, a Triangles founder and biologist at Fort Detrick, argues ordinary gay people deserve visibility. He stresses myths about sexual orientation persist, including stereotypes of limp wrists and associations with sex at overlooks. He recounts his life, coming out after marriage, and his current work with teens and AIDS volunteers while advocating acceptance over tolerance.
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Wes Andrews
Hawaii
Mrs. Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Frederick
Triangles
Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center
Fort Detrick
Frederick County
Andrews
The
County Mental Health Association
Floods Kill 520 in Heavy South China Flooding
In a rare flood disaster, south China faces some of the heaviest flooding this century. Official reports say at least 520 people have died as soldiers and rescuers rush to shore up dikes while the north endures drought.
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Beijing
North China
South China
North and South Korea discuss summit amid tensions
North Korea proposes a summit in Pyongyang on August 15 to mark liberation but faces South Korea’s resistance over a unification rally. Public opinion shows support for accepting talks yet doubts they’ll occur. China backs dialogue while Seoul cracks down on militant student protests and arrests hundreds.
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Korea
North Korea
China
U.N Security Council
Foreign Ministry
Kim
South Korea
Contamination study targets 18 sites on Army ground
Col Ryczak notes trichloroethylene found in a well near the Detrick site in 1987 and urges further study. Of 14 sites in the new contract a former landfill with pesticide disposal and several former facilities raise potential risk, while MD environment officials drop six low risk sites and plan future probes for water plants and a Fire Protection building.
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Col. Ryczak
Maryland Department of the Environment
Tragic water danger as creeks claim more lives
Creek north of Williamsport yields another drowning after a man climbed a tree over the water and fell in. NRP divers retrieved the body around 2 12 p m. Authorities warn against diving without depth checks and advise never swimming alone amid a deadly start to summer. In Woodbridge Washington State a separate drowning occurred in the Potomac near Sandy Hook with 23 year old Scott Anthanas among the victims after a party.
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Woodbridge
Potomac
Sandy Hook
Maryland
NRP
Scott Anthanas
Manowa
FDA clues cigarette maker hid nicotine manipulation
FDA Chief David Kessler warned of possible tobacco industry tactics to keep nicotine at addictive levels. He cited Brown & Williamson’s alleged development of a super potent leaf Y-1 used in light cigarettes. Congress and public debate focus on regulating nicotine or restricting access to curb teen addiction.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
David Kessler
NBC
Kessler
Henry Waxman
D-Calif
House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee
CBS
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Joycelyn Elders
Congress
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp
Heat drives Pep Boys busy with air conditioning repairs
Ken Haas and Steve Kline of Pep Boys on the Golden Mile report a heat related surge in AC work up 50 percent from last year. The most common issue is bad thermostats and neglected cooling systems. Mechanics urge following regular maintenance to catch problems early and save money.
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Ken Haas
Pep Boys
Golden Mile
Haas
Steve Kline
Kline
Biffle
Waynesboro Construction and school board clash over asbestos removal
The school board and Waynesboro Construction face a dispute over asbestos removal at TJ Middle. Waynesboro alleges delays and improper work, claiming the board withheld payments that affected subcontractors. Waynesboro countersued for $800,000 while alleging late instructions and last-minute changes.
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Waynesboro
TJ Middle
Brown
Waynesboro Construction
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Ray Harner
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