Rostenkowski Indictment Expected As Plea Talks Fail
Federal prosecutors prepared to indict Rep. Dan Rostenkowski on corruption charges after he rejected a plea offer and vowed to fight in court. The Illinois Democrat, 66, planned to stay in Congress and seek a 19th term while a grand jury prepared to act. If indicted, he would vacate the Ways and Means chair, with Rep. Sam Gibbons poised to take over.
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Vets recall chilling D-Day memories on Memorial Day
D-Day veterans recount hellish scenes as Memorial Day sunshine and mild temperatures mask stark memories of the invasion. Survivors describe fear, chaos, and the brutality faced on the beaches and beyond.
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Mt Airy honors four Vietnam fallen with twin monuments
In Mount Airy a Memorial Day service at Pine Grove Chapel unveiled two monuments. The new one lists Russell M. Amoss Everette E. Justice Ronald M. Kenney and Herbert E. Mulkey who died in Vietnam 1966 to 1971. The old monument was rededicated to Korean War dead. The ceremony featured veteran recollections including D Day memories at Frederick and Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Middletown honors county's only Vietnam War MIA
Frederick County mourns missing Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jimmy Caniford, a 1966 Middletown High School graduate, lost with an AC 130A over the Ho Chi Minh Trail after a March 29 1972 crash. AMVETS Post 9 dedicated a monument on Green Street in a solemn service attended by townspeople.
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From the Keys to fast food and back by Constant
Andres Constant once played minor league baseball for the Frederick Keys and pitched a forkball feared by batters. Now 27, he manages a Frederick Burger King from dawn to 2 PM, then cleans tables at Shoney's all night, seven days a week, after a tough fall from a potential major league career.
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Harriet Chapel Flags Stolen On Catoctin Furnace Road
The 48 star U S flag and a Maryland flag were stolen from a pole in front of Harriet Chapel overnight Saturday. Rector Father Jacob Beck urged informants to call 271 4945 or 271 4554 with any tips. The flags included a D Day era flag slated for retirement after observances.
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Clinton's 1986 report questions campaign donations tied to Whitewater
Washington AP reports that Bill Clinton's 1986 gubernatorial campaign filed a partial May 1986 report omitting four donations totaling 12000 from a fund-raiser linked to Clinton's Whitewater partner James McDougal. Federal investigators alleged funds diverted illegally from Madison Guaranty S&L. the Whitewater probe is led by Whitewater prosecutor Robert Fiske. Rep. Jim Leach called the disclosures perplexing, suggesting possible use of insolvent S&L funds for political financing.
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Arkansas
Jim Leach
Iowa
Congress
City man killed in auto crash near Frederick
Grayson Herbert Mercer, 78, of 7914 Wormans Mill Road, died after a two vehicle collision at Md. 26 and Md. 355 Sunday night. Jackie Lee Cline Sr., 58, of 6236 Manor Woods Road, was charged with driving while under the influence and held on 50,000 bond.
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Wormans Mill Road
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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MD. 26
Jackie Lee Cline Sr
Manor Woods Road
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Frederick County
Daily Night Returns to Grove Stadium This Weekend
Portions of The Frederick News Post are printed daily on 100 percent recycled paper and are recyclable. Weather outlook partly cloudy tonight with lows in the 60s and Wednesday showers possible with highs in the 80s. Agriculture notes refer readers to Page A-2 for more.
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