Subways Attack Probed As Cult Group Denies Involvement
Reports say a suspect placed a bag wrapped in newspaper near a train door. a passenger kicked it onto the platform, it released fumes, and two died at the station. Aum Shinrikyo denied links, while three members were arrested on kidnapping charges. Authorities probe motive amid odd stock surge and a related novel trend.
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Aum Shinri Kyo
Japan
Shigematsu Works
London
Paris
Maryland first medevac division marks 25 years of life saving flights
Lt. Col. Gary Moore recalled landing on the beltway during the maiden mission that launched the nations first medevac division. Since then Maryland state police helicopters have flown 62,000 patients to trauma centers with twin engine Dauphins and eight bases. Lt. Gov Townsend praised crews for saving lives and paying tribute to six troopers who died in service.
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Gary Moore
Bell
Baltimore
Washington
Frederick
Salisbury
Cumberland
Centreville
Maryland
Montgomery County
Bell Jet Rangers
David B. Mitchell
West Virginia
Allegany
David A. Goad
Bobbi M. Aldrich
Relics and Risks of Civil War Artifacts Looting
National Park Service warns of federal offenses for possessing or disturbing cultural resources found on park land. It cites penalties up to $100 000 and one year in prison for the Baders and stresses obtaining private landowner permission before searching private property. Park officials urge reporting finds to rangers to avoid penalties.
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FitzGerald
National Park Service
Eost
Carved Hobos Feathers depicted in early works auctioned spoons
The article traces Mr Feathers a transient carver dating to 1899 with stories of temper and menace. He reportedly killed a man and carved quietly, later employed by Moller Organ Co of Hagerstown. Five carved spoons sold at auction, one reaching 1275 dollars while two damaged spoons each surpassed 100 dollars.
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Mr Feathers
Meyers
Feathers
Hagerstown
McBride Convicted in Maryland Slaying Case
Jurors deliberated about three hours before convicting McBride of murder in the stabbing death of Mantack. Mantack, a resident of Upper Marlboro, was killed after a confrontation that began with a knife and ended with Mantack's throat cut and multiple chest stab wounds. Both men were born in December, McBride in 1969 and Mantack in 1968, and Mantack's body was traced to the West South Street area and 136 West South Street.
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McBride
Mantack
West South Street
Broadway
Frederick City
Donald Putman
Prince George's
Upper Marlboro
Temple Hills
County Delays Library Project Funding in CIP Plans
Frederick County officials reconsider the capital improvements plan to fund library architectural and engineering costs in fiscal year 1996 and construction in 1997. The project’s 5.4 million construction cost plus 425,000 for temporary moves raises questions about site options, including East Frederick Elementary School, a vacant grocery store, or other spaces. A board vote was postponed and is expected next week.
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Frederick County Planning Commission
Ms. Davis
CIP
El Niño Upsets Winter Forecasts Says Spessard
Spring business manager Gerald Spessard says warm air from El Niño disrupted winter predictions. He notes that weather forecasters and almanac prognosticator William O'Toole had conflicting forecasts. He adds temperatures will cool to the sixties today and Wednesday with a possible Frederick County thunderstorm before sun returns. The National Weather Service 90 day forecast shows above normal temps into June with normal rainfall.
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Gerald Spessard
National Weather Service
William O’toole
Spessard
Poole
Frederick County
Hoax gas alert locks Greek plane for hours
A Greece bound Olympic Airways 747 with 211 passengers and 21 crew was held over eight hours after a report of poison gas. Federal agents and investigators in protective gear searched the aircraft. no hazardous material was found. FBI and FAA say the incident appears a hoax and no one yet identified.
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New York
Greece
Olympic Airways
FBI
Federal Aviation Administration
Joseph Valiquette
Suit Dismissed After Mayor Grimes Says Employee Left
On Monday Mr Grimes stated the departing employee needed time to evaluate concerns about the new administration. Mrs Zimmerman said she dropped the suit due to emotional distress from lawyers and says she is now moving on, expressing frustration at the betrayal she felt.
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Jim Grimes
Senate approves 65 mph speed limit bill in Maryland
The Maryland Senate passed a bill to raise rural highway speed limits to 65 mph on the final vote of 32 to 15 after a brief debate. Gov. Parris Glendening supports the measure, and the House has already approved a similar bill. The longest affected stretch is 34.6 miles, with a 10 mph increase saving about 5 minutes 40 seconds.
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Annapolis
State
Senate
Maryland
House of Delegates
Parris Glendening
Brian Fresh
D-Montgomery
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