Local EMS honored for life saving acts and safety work
Two Frederick County youths Jake Longo and Mark Mellon rescued a boy from a pool bottom last year and received attention at a ceremony. EMS Despatcher of the Year Phil Lambert was praised for guiding a choking nephew to safety. Jane Boyd earned EMS for Children recognition for extensive child safety training and seat check efforts.
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Frederick County
Jake Longo
Mark Mellon
Phil Lambert
Nancy Boyd
Ur Mother Bane
Maryland Institute For Emergency Medical Services Systems
Frederck County
Miemss
Dena Duss
Mark
Parkway Elemen
Tary
Enee
Lambert
Frederck Poyynty Comunications Center
Ar Laenbert
de Bass
de Ee
Mand
Janean Boyd
EMS For Children
Fredenck Memorial Hospital
Bass
Survivor Hart recalls brutal WWII Bataan and POW ordeal
Hart describes capture after Philippines fall, brutal transfers, crowded holds aboard ships, and a mining camp in Japan. He recounts hunger, fear of execution if invaded, and a long return voyage to Manila and San Francisco. He notes reunions, correspondence with Tom Brokaw, and his view that he is a survivor, not a hero.
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Fies
Mr. Hart
Bataan
Loucks
Japan
Oeyama
Hawaii
Andrews Sisters
San Francisco
Hart
Mr. Brokaw
Mae
Brokaw
Soldier Jack Wallace remembered by family and friends
The account recalls Jack Wallace, a Marine Corporal, dying in action and being hailed as one of America's finest. His brother Joe Wallace preserves memories through letters from 1950s battles, noting his growth from a boyish recruit to a hardened soldier who sent money home and kept in touch with family.
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Mr. Tagg
America
Jack
Mr. Justice
Mr. Wallace
Joe Wallace
Wallace
Chosin Reservoir
Tax cut details widen relief and schedule slashed rates
The tax cut plan, praised by Bush and GOP leaders, lowers the top rate to 35 percent by 2006 and introduces a 10 percent initial rate for individuals, with significant changes to IRAs and deduction limits. Debates highlighted concerns over fiscal restraint and marriage penalty relief as four lawmakers from both parties negotiated the measure.
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Sander Levin
Grassiey
Iowa
Max Baucus
Montana
John Breaux
Louisiana
Baucus
Treasury Department
Congress
City approves higher pay for appointee amid process questions
Aldermen approved an annual salary of 70,837 for Heather Smith, $5,780 above the top of the advertised range 65,493 to 70,837, with officials saying she exceeded qualifications and could hit the ground running. Mayor's spokeswoman Jeanette Eleff defended the pay as reflecting the true range and city practice. Kazemchak questioned the selection process citing late start and limited interviews. Smith previously earned 49,447 at quit time, city records show.
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Ms. Smith
Kazemchak
Jeanette Eleff
Heather Smith
Ms. Kuzemchak
Ms. Eleff
Andy in every school sparks court hearing plan
The report notes abuse may have fed alleged shootings and quotes Danny and Danielle urging victims to confront peers and seek help. They plan to attend a July 17 California court hearing in Williams' case and stress standing up for oneself to prevent further harm.
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Danny
Willams
Danielle
Andy
Mr. Williams
California
Everest team halts trip to rescue two groups
A break in the weather amid Everest season spurred rescue efforts for two groups in trouble on the world’s highest peak. Erik Weihenmayer, 32, of Golden, Colorado, became the first blind climber to reach the summit, while Sherman Bull, 64, from New Canaan, Connecticut, became the oldest to do so. Mount Everest rescues continued as Eric Simonson’s team aided three Russian climbers and a Guatemalan. one Russian climber died near the peak.
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Scieit Tanev
Everest
Nepal
Erik Weihenmeyer
Golden
Colo
Eric Simonson
Mount Everest
Neear
Andy Politz
Simonson
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Saint John’s Literary Institution
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Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Samantha Dundon
Kristen Schultz
Amanda Hane
Amanda Tarner
Associated Press
Dave Hahn
Taos
Frederick Netus
Tsay Hough
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