Vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk dead at 80
Jonas Salk, the vaccine creator who defeated polio, died at 80 in La Jolla California from heart failure. His work at Pittsburgh and the Salk Institute saved countless lives and inspired bold medical pursuit despite skepticism. The 1955 polio vaccine breakthrough reduced fear and altered views on public health.
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Life Magazine
Frederick Festival of the Arts opens amid light rain
The second annual Frederick Festival of the Arts opens on the Carroll Creek promenade with 130 craftspeople from across the nation. Despite showers, artists and festival organizers anticipate strong attendance and revenue, highlighted by a Frederick Youth Orchestra performance and ongoing events through Sunday.
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Nikki Boyle
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Frederick
Vasold
Hawkins
Tennessee
Maryland
Fort Ritchie to close after BRAC decision
BRAC voted to close Fort Ritchie with a single National Guard enclave. About 900 jobs move to Fort Detrick, the rest to Fort Huachuca. President Clinton or Congress unlikely to reverse BRAC. Knickmeier laments lack of supporters. Shalikashvili letter cited as damaging to Ritchie.
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Lonnie Knickmeier
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Knickmeier
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John Shalikashvili
Pentagon
C-Span
Fire Academy vendor injunction denied in sex material case
A federal judge declined to uphold an injunction allowing Donald Morris to sell Big Johnson T-shirts at the Emmitsburg campus. Judge William Nickerson ruled the material was clearly sexist and offensive and that public interest favored National Fire Academy officials. The ruling addressed only the injunction. a full case decision remains possible months away as First Amendment rights clash with a hostile learning environment concern.
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William Nickerson
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Nickerson
Carrye Brown
Morris
Moarris
Donald Freeman
FEMA
Donna Sanger
Big Johnson
Walkersville crash 1981 cover up claims by Time and Post
Reports allege the 1981 EC-135 crash near Walkersville Maryland was misrepresented by Air Force officials. Time and The Washington Post cite a confidential report asserting pilots were not in control and a co pilot’s wife was seated in the cockpit.
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Ohio
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New Mexico
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Maryland
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Maj Bob Watson
Pentagon
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General Accounting Office
Frederick City Police Lt Fraley retires after 26 years of service
Frederick City Police Lt. John Fraley, head of investigations since 1988, retires after a 26 year career. He recalls joining after leaving a manufacturing job, early shifts, and memorable cases, including the Tracey Kirkpatrick murder, while planning time at home with family.
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Fraley
Thurmont
Tracey Kirkpatrick
Mussina Leads Orioles Past Red Sox In Strong Pitching Victory
Mike Mussina pitched effectively as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox. The game featured solid pitching and timely hitting, delivering a decisive win for the Orioles on the day’s sports page.
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