Three dead as bridge collapse near Greenwich shocks city
A 100 foot span of Interstate 95 near Greenwich, Connecticut, collapsed early today sending vehicles into the Mianus River. Three people died and at least three were injured. crews searched for additional motorists trapped in cars.
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Greenwich, Conn
Mianus River
Coast Guard
Greenwich
New York City
Chet West
Greenwich Fire Department
John McLeod
Greenwich Hospital
Joan Grey
Maryland Weather Forecast for Today and Wednesday
A weak cold front drifts south across Maryland bringing showers and cooler temperatures. Western Maryland areas expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms and highs in the low 80s. Maryland mountains show showers with highs around 80, while farm conditions remain dry with southwest winds around 10 mph turning northerly.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
David Lesher
Disraeli Quote Caps Youth Is A Blunder And Manhood A Struggle
A quotation attributed to Disraeli appears: youth is a blunder, manhood a struggle, old age a regret. The line is presented among a TV listings and lifestyle section featuring weather maps and words of wisdom for general life advice.
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Disraeli
Iranian hostage crisis threat of war outlined in column
Washington columnist Jack Anderson analyzes the Iranian hostage crisis and its potential to spark broader conflict. Agricultural note highlights include advice from extension agent Terry Poole on crop management and farm organization news from local groups.
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Washington
Jack Anderson
Terry Poole
Eastalco Could See Wastes Declared Hazardous
Maryland may reclassify Eastalco aluminum wastes as hazardous after tests on cyanide and fluoride. The Buckeystown plant recently gained a permit to bury smelting byproducts in a plastic lined landfill on its property, with neighbors opposing the plan due to potential drinking water contamination. State officials note higher toxin levels in carbon waste than in brick linings, and will act if dangerous results appear.
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Maryland
Health Department
Buckeystown Aluminum
Eustalco
William Chicca
Industrial Waste Division
State Health Department
Chicca
Mutt and Jeff retire after 56 years in News
The News marks the end of Mutt and Jeff, America's oldest continuous daily comic strip, which began in 1907 on the San Francisco Chronicle sports pages. Created by Bud Fisher and drawn since 1981 by George Breischer, the strip debuted in The News in 1927 and will be replaced by Friscilla's Pop in Frederick papers pending a new daily strip.
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Frederick
City Officials Design Long Range Water Conservation Plan
Frederick city officials, with Michael Sowell and Bill Cecil, strategize a long term study to cut water use by up to 30 percent instead of expanding the plant. A survey will select 120 homes by age, plumbing, and residents. owners receive free inspections and devices, monitored for 18 months to gauge incentives.
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Frederick City
Michael Sowell
Cooperative Extension Service Office
Bill Cecil
Maryland Energy Extension Program
Carolyn Greiner
Roger Eyler Sworn In As Frederick County School Board Member
Roger C. Eyler 34 of Frederick was sworn in Monday at the county courthouse to serve a five year term on the Frederick County Board of Education replacing Frances W. Ashbury. Eyler, a EAI Corp. operations researcher, pledged to serve without partiality and to engage with administrators and teachers as he learns the system, and he discussed communication with county commissioners and plans to visit all schools. He was appointed by Gov. Harry R Hughes on May 12 after a party-nominated list. Claude DeLauter remains the only Republican member on the board.
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Roger C. Eyler
Frederick County
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Sara
Boe
Sterling E. Bollinger
Bok
Commission
Galen R. Clagger
Harry R Hughes
Claude R DeLauter
County Buys Linganore Water and Sewer Systems
Frederick County Commissioners voted to acquire the Lake Linganore water and sewer systems from Phoenix Properties Inc. in exchange for 367 future taps valued around 517000. All three supporting commissioners plus one abstaining vote approved. the option to purchase had expire July 1.
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Lake Linganore
Phoenix Properties Inc
Richard L. Grossnickie
Galen R Clagett
Charles C Smith
J Anita Stup
Sterung
Three Named to Frederick County Ethics Commission
Frederick County selects Dick Horst Sanford Blum and Bruce Courtney as the first Ethics Commission members. From five applicants, the county readvertised after only two letters of interest were received. The commission will oversee conflicts of interest among county officials and employees and may extend to various board and commission members.
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Kenneth R Coffey
Dick Horst
Sanford Blum
Bruce Courtney
Ethics Commission
Commission
Board of Commission
Steven K Smith Named Director At County Animal Shelter
Steven K Smith was chosen to lead Frederick County's Animal Control Center replacing Wilbur Athey who resigned after less than six months. The $22,000 per year post drew more than 20 applications. Smith could not comment Monday.
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Steven K. Smith
Wilbur Athey
Mitchell L. Hose Hose
Athey
Hose
Russell S Schantz
Smith
July Fourth Weekend Store Hours Across Frederick Area
Stores and malls publish festive weekend hours as July Fourth approaches. Downtown Frederick shops like Routzalen’s open 10am to 4pm, Key Mall 9am to 5pm, Hess’s 9am to 5pm, Sears extended by one hour, and local centers such as Frederick Towne Mall 10am to 3pm. Major outlets list 8am to 7pm at Giant and 9am to 5pm at Kmart. several groceries close earlier. public offices and post offices observe holiday times.
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Sears
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Montgomery Ward
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J¢ Penney's
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Giant's
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Spm
Martin’s
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