Hood College grants 360 degrees at commencement
Joy Pittman Gurley reports Hood College awarded 360 bachelor and master's degrees at morning ceremonies in the Hudson Outdoor Theater. About 2,000 attendees heard keynote speaker Commodore Grace Hopper, with honorary degrees conferred on Dr. Krnesel Boyer of the Carnegie Foundation and Lugue Maurer, plus Aute G Pindernusghes.
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Diplomatic hope wanes over Persian Gulf ship attacks
Washington officials say prospects for stopping Iranian and Iraqi assaults on Gulf shipping are bleak. A senior U S official notes limited diplomatic options while urging other nations to use influence. Reports claim two more ships were hit near Iran, though confirmation is pending.
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Sunk ship Fidelity in Persian Gulf amid regional tensions
Reports from Manama Bahrain say the 17 000 ton bulk carrier Fidelity sank southwest of Kharg Island after a possible Iraqi air strike. The vessel carried steel for Bandar Khomeini, Iran, with Bahrain and Dubai sources noting another tanker escaped attack. U S officials discuss protection and a possible end to fighting while Iran insists on Iraq withdrawal.
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Desperate Vigil For Kendra Hawthorne Liver Transplant
In Germantown two year old Kendra Hawthorne fights for life as a new liver fails after a recent operation. She is back on the transplant list at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh and doctors hope a donor weighing about 25 pounds becomes available. Neighbors report the family has raised funds and appeals for donations to cover surgery and care costs as Kendra remains in critical condition in intensive care.
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Hood College Commencement at Hudson Theatre Honors 91st Ceremony
Hood College held its 91st commencement in Hudson Theatre on Saturday morning. Graduates celebrated after four years of study with family and friends. The event featured speaker Commodore Grace Murray Hopper N. USS.N. and honorary degree recipients LeRoy Boyer Maurer Pinderhughes.
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Inside The News FRETMS Words of Wisdom
A compact line cites Shakespeare to note varied paths to greatness. Some are born with it, others earn it through achievement, while some have greatness thrust upon them in unexpected ways. The quotation frames a reflection on merit and circumstance.
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Weather Forecast For Western Maryland This Weekend
The warm front yesterday shifts north, bringing warmer air for the weekend. Partly sunny for Western Maryland with highs in the mid 70s, near 70 by Sunday. Ocean City expects partly sunny days with water around 59, winds west to southwest 10 to 15 mph, and generally drying conditions. Temperature yesterday included Frederick 68, Cumberland 67, Hagerstown 68, Oakland 89, Westminster 68.
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Rescued man injured in crash near Linden Avenue intersection
William Brown, 36, of Frederick, was listed in intensive care at Washington County Hospital after a Saturday morning crash at the S Ml Linden Avenue intersection. The Frederick County Sheriff's Department vehicle, driven by Deputy Robert Lind, was eastbound on US 10 responding to a call on Hall Road when the collision occurred.
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