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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1998

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Woman survives four days snowbound in Colorado car

Ladeane Long, 42, was found exhausted but safe after four days trapped in her Jeep Cherokee on a back road near Greeley. She survived by stocking fuel and snacks, staying warm with two pairs of socks and plastic bagging, while a 25 member rescue team in snowshoes and a Sno-Cat searched for her after she failed to meet relatives at the airport.

Greeley Colo Ladeane Ms. Long The Denver Post Denver International

Fire and Lotto Notes from Maryland 49 Hours

Fire calls logged over 48 hours ending 8 p.m. Sunday report multiple house and chimney fires at addresses in Middletown Green Valley Libertytown and Fort Detrick area along with gas leak and wires down incidents. Lotto results show no jackpot winner with next draw at an estimated 35 million. Baltimore Zoo polar bear Anana dies after surgery and anesthesia complications.

Ridge Road Independent Braddock Heights Middletown Sunflower Drive New Market Green Valley Montgomery County Young Place Junior Fort Detrick Market St United Citizens Rimrock Road Libertytown Walkersville St. Main Rosemont Ave Seventh St Schley Avenue Maryland Maryland Lottery

North headlines Annapolis fundraiser for Sauerbrey governor bid

Oliver North will headline a $125 per person fundraiser at a private Annapolis residence to aid Ellen Sauerbrey’s Maryland governor campaign. An extra $500 allows photo opportunities with North. His appearance follows other national Republicans helping Sauerbrey aim for at least $4 million.

Annapolis Oliver North Ellen Sauerbrey Maryland North

Mormon Missionaries Freed After Kidnapping in Russia

Two Mormon missionaries, Andrew Propst and Travis Tuttle, both 20, were kidnapped in Saratov on Wednesday night and released on a southern Russian country road four days later. Church officials said a $300,000 ransom was not paid and expressed joy and prayers answered. The site lies about 450 miles southeast of Moscow near Samara where officials commented.

Moscow Russia Meldin DuPaix Samara Andrew Lee Propst Lebanon Ore Travis Robert Tuttle Gilbert, Ariz Saratov

Mt Airy Man Wounded by Gunshot in Garage Accident

Mt Airy resident Charles Brian Shugars, 32, was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the left arm after a shotgun fell from a rack in his garage. He was flown by helicopter to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore in serious but stable condition. Police say the investigation is continuing.

Mount Airy Maryland Westminster Charles Brian Shugars North Towne Court Shugars R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore

West Virginia man charged with DWI and gun violation

Craig Moffitt 21 of Falling Waters was charged after a traffic stop near Terrace Lanes in Frederick City. Police said he failed to yield, moved nervously in the truck, and a .44 magnum handgun with rounds was found during a search. He remained jailed Sunday night in lieu of $3,000 bail.

West Virginia Frederick City Scott Stinnett Terrace Lanes West College Terrace Stinnett Craig Moffitt Falling Waters W.va Moffitt Frederick County

Weather forecast for Frederick County and Maryland Mountains

Frederick County expects sunny highs near 50 Monday then cloudy with lows around 30. A Tuesday snow flurry chance and continued upper 40s. Maryland Mountains show 40s today, 30 percent light snow tonight, and similar cold, partly sunny to milder conditions through Friday.

Frederick County Maryland

Churches cope as storms devastate North Carolina towns

In Mayodan North Carolina the West Side Baptist and Mayodan United Methodist churches were destroyed by a Friday tornado. Congregations vow to rebuild as two fatalities occur in nearby Stoneville. Duke Power reports about 1500 outages. FEMA adds Rockingham County and Hall and White counties to aid list.

Mayodan N.C North Carolina Georgia Paul Sisk West Side Baptist Stoneville Sims Cromwell Duke Power James Lee Witt Federal Emergency Management Agency Rockingham County Hall and White Counties Clinton Greensboro Tve Witt

Two Frederick Men Charged With Selling Crack

Frederick police charged James B. Parker 22 of Regal Court and Vernon Jacob Smith 23 of Drawbridge Court with distribution of cocaine and related offenses after they were arrested at 7 45 p m at East Second and East Street. Parker also faces marijuana possession charges. Parker held without bond. Smith jailed in lieu of 150000 bail at Frederick County Adult Detention Center.

Frederick Frederick City East Second East Street James B. Parker Regal Court Vernon Jacob Smith Drawbridge Court Parker Frederick County Smith

Undercover Sting Nets Drug Arrest in Frederick City

Frederick City Police say a tactical unit member bought crack cocaine at 12 30 a m Sunday near West Seventh and Motter Avenue. Gregory Richardson 29 was charged with distribution of cocaine and possession of cocaine and was released on own recognizance.

Temple Hills West Seventh Motter Avenue Frederick City Gregory Richardson Richardson Frederick County

Spring Warmth Returns as Week Promises 70s Highs

National Weather Service forecasters predict a warming trend after a cold weekend. Temperatures will rise from the 50s today to low 70s by Friday with sunny skies. A 30 percent chance of snow exists Tuesday morning, then partly sunny conditions resume.

National Weather Service Maryland State Police Frederick

Mexican laborer claims forced labor at Maryland restaurant

Leo Majick-Lara said he was brought from Texas to Maryland and sold for 450 dollars to Happy Garden in Glenn Dale. Owners Michael Ming Chung Cheng and Yong Qin Chen faced first degree assault and armed robbery charges. Cheng released on 100000 bond, Chen held without bond. Federal probes consider links to a broader smuggling operation of Chinese women. Majick-Lara says 12-hour days, seven days weekly with pay of 650 dollars monthly but only 200 received.

Glenn Dale Leo Mujick-Lara Michael Ming Chung Cheng Maryland Texas Cheng Yong Qin Chen Majick-Lara Happy Garden

Clinton welcomed by Ghana president in Accra ceremony

President Clinton began a six country Africa tour with a grand Accra welcome. President Rawlings led a libation ritual at the airport and dancers in leopard skins cheered as Clinton prepared to address Independence Square. Clinton then met Rawlings at Osu Castle before heading to Uganda for the Entebbe Summit.

Accra Ghana Jerry Rawlings Clinton Kotoka International Rawlings Independence Square Akwaaba Bill Clinton Osu Castle Atlantic Ocean Africa Sandy Berger Uganda

Fire kills 11 in central Pa mountain cabin

Eleven people including high school and college students died in a mountain cabin fire in Miles Township near Centre County. The fire began about 5:20 a.m. and there were no survivors. Line Mountain High School opened counseling for relatives and friends as the community mourns.

Miles Township Pa Pennsylvania Line Mountain High School Herndon Harrisburg John E. Wehry The Centre Daily Times Centre County Scott Sayers Ee College

Clinton, GOP spar over spending and UN IMF funding

President Clinton and Republicans clash over a 2.5 billion midyear spending bill funding Bosnia operations, Gulf missions, El Nino relief, and IMF UN dues. A separate UN dues bill faces a House vote, tied to abortion restrictions critics call veto bait. Senate GOP hints at offsets in domestic programs.

Washington Clinton Republican Congress House Senate United Nations International Monetary Fund Bosnia Persian Gulf International Financial Agency IMF U.N Christopher Smith R-N.j Smith State Department Mr. Smith Trent Lott Mississippi Kofi Annan Michel Camdessus France Lott Camdessus House Gop Iraq House Appropriations Committee

Netanyahu rejects U S plan on West Bank redrawing borders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu framed the 13.1 percent West Bank withdrawal as unsafe and said Israel must decide its security needs. He argued any land handed to Palestinians could host attacks, stressing Tel Aviv scale implications. The Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee session grew tense as opposition leader Barak warned ties with the United States could be damaged.

West Bank Netanyahu Israel U.S United States Parliament Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee Tel Aviv Washington Potomac Jordan Ehud Barak

McKinney says his reputation is lost after trial

Sgt. Maj. Gene McKinney, acquitted of 18 sexual harassment counts, says he may retire without respect. He was convicted only of obstruction for coaching an accuser, demoted to master sergeant, and plans a libel suit against Brenda Hester seeking damages. He cites racism and questions why harassment cases often involve race.

McKinney Army Times Fort Belvoir Charles Gittins Maj Brenda Hester Hoster Susan Barnes Army Aberdeen Proving Ground

Insurers ride demand for sexual harassment protection plans

Hartford area insurers say employment practices liability coverage for sexual harassment has surged since the 1990s. The Hartford has sold about 1,000 policies since 1996 with average premiums around 3000 dollars for firms of about 40 workers. Legal actions and rising settlements have spurred growth, as seen in Astra USA's 9.85 million harassment settlement involving allegations against male supervisors.

Hartford, Conn Clinton Jeffrey P Klenk Executive Risk Inc Simsbury Hartford Financial Services Group Hartford Toby Levy Levy U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Astra USA Inc Westboro Mass

Pope urges Nigeria to embrace rights and democracy

Thousands gathered as Pope John Paul II urged Nigeria to build a new reality based on respect for human rights during his three day visit. He condemned military rule and called for tolerance between Muslims and Christians, stressing that true religion rejects violence.

Abuja Nigeria John Paul II Sani Abacha Onitsha Abacha Moshood Abiola

Spring Cleaning Brings Fresh Decor and New Hours

Local shop announces spring cleaning with redecorated walls and a refreshed selection. New hours posted to boost shopping convenience as spring approaches. Shop promises neat treasures and inviting displays to draw customers in today.

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