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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2001
Page
2
Tonight clear with lows around 30s to mid 30s. Sunday sunny with highs in the 60s to 70s, light winds. Thanksgiving and Friday look mostly clear with highs in the 50s to 60s and lows in the 20s to 40s across the region.
Rain systems linger over Texas and nearby regions with 7 flood deaths this week and rescues after cars swept from roads. Gonzales braces for an 8 foot crest as the pattern shifts slowly, while the northern Plains stay dry and warm.
Maryland officials say no drought now but warn lack of rain threatens next year. Groundwater and reservoir levels are mostly normal yet streams in Carroll and Harford counties are at record lows. November is critical for the 2001 growing season. continued dry weather could endanger winter wheat and spring crops.
ANNAPOLIS AP NASA scientists say a rare Leonid meteor shower could light Maryland skies early Sunday as Earth passes through debris from comet Temple-Tuttle. Peak viewing is expected between 4 a.m. and dawn with good conditions, drawing amateur astronomers to Soldiers Delight Nature Area for pre shower programs and telescope viewing.
Lt Gov Townsend announced a $400,000 state grant to connect police, fire and rescue via cross band connectors enabling instant communication at disasters. The system covers from the eastern Shore to Frederick County and from Washington to the Pennsylvania border, with state and local agencies joining a public safety technology task force.
A 16 year old former Montgomery County police officer from Gaithersburg is in serious life threatening condition after a hit and run on November 14. The driver of a silver Mercury Marquis fled the scene and the victim was transported to Suburban Hospital for treatment. Police urge anyone with information to contact the Rockville District station at 301-279-1591.
Kennedy Krieger Institute officials said they cooperated with federal regulators requests for information on ADHD research involving children. The inquiry began after an anonymous complaint alleging misdiagnosis and improper treatment of children in the study. The OHRP has not requested further information since October.
Maryland State Police investigate theft at the Myersville Exxon on October 4 at 4:05 p.m. A surveillance tape shows a light-skinned Black man in his early 20s wearing a baseball cap and Polo shirt entering the back room and stealing several thousand dollars in cash. Call Trooper Morris at 301-863-4141 with tips.
Fire and emergency calls reported over a 24 hour period ending pm. incidents include trash fires at Elmwood Terrace Apartments 1301 W Patrick St Mt Frederick and weed brush fires near US 40 and I 70 eastbound. also gas leaks outside at 2nd St. and multiple ambulances dispatched across Wolfsville Middletown Graceham Walkersville Lewistown and surrounding areas.
A November issue corrected an error in a consumer electronics advertisement. The Dab D player was labeled Panasonic but is Magnavox in reality. The retailer apologizes for any inconvenience to customers.
Fragmentary notice shows Maryland lottery results with Pick and Pick 4 numbers. It references drawings on a Friday with partial numbers 001 02 01 07 17 and 10.40.97 and mentions Pick 3840 and B18.
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