Malta Rescue Ends Hijacked Flight Massacre Raid
Malta’s commandos stormed the hijacked EgyptAir Boeing 737 at Valletta airport killing or injuring passengers as fires from phosphorus grenades raged aboard. Officials said about 44 to 46 people died, with several aboard later identified, including U S civilian employee Scarlett Rogenkamp. The attack ended within five minutes amid conflicting casualty reports and survivor testimonies.
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Hijacked Jetliner Stormed by Egyptian Commandos
An Egyptian commando unit stormed a hijacked jetliner after doors were blown outward by attackers, as passengers faced a deadly standoff with armed hijackers hurling hazardous devices toward crew and travelers.
Egyptair jet used in Lauro hijack tied to Malta assault
Egyptair Boeing 737 diverted by hijackers to Malta was attacked by Egyptian commandos and reportedly shares the same aircraft used last month with the Achille Lauro hijackers aboard. Maltese officials say about five people died in the commando assault from grenades or ensuing fires. The jet previously landed at Sigonella, Sicily, on Oct 10 under a Lauro hijack context. Italian courts have sentenced the four Palestinians involved.
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Cadets Beat Fairmont Heights To Reach Maryland Title
Frederick High School defender Deon Boyce led a muddy celebration after a 21-7 win over Fairmont Heights. Coach Steve Wilson cried with relief as the Cadets earned a shot at McDonough for the Class A state championship at Byrd Stadium, University of Maryland, next Saturday. Wilson credits attitude change and a rebuilding effort for the program.
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Richard T. Meagher
Baltimore Harbor tunnel opens as I-95 bottleneck vanishes
Gov Harry Hughes and Mayor William Donald Schaefer Dedicate an eight lane Fort McHenry Tunnel under Baltimore Harbor costing about 825 million dollars. The 1.5 mile structure is I-95s final link in Baltimore with a toll of 1 dollar.
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Montgomery judge faulted for drunk driving sentences
A Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities is asked to investigate Circuit Court Judge Stanley B. Fresh over non-jail sentences in drunken driving cases. The complaint was filed by the Washington Legal Foundation and the National Center for Drunk Driving Control.
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Fourth spy suspect arrested in five days
A boat salesman and former NSA employee, Ronald William Pelton, 44, was arrested in Annapolis, Maryland, on espionage charges, becoming the fourth person nabbed in five days. The FBI states a federal complaint will be filed. Other suspects include Jonathan Pollard and his wife Anne, and Larry Chin, all charged with selling or delivering defense information to foreign powers.
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Larry Wu-Tai Chin
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Weather forecast for Western Maryland cool with rain
A cloudy and cool night with rain developing then continued unsettled weather on Tuesday. Occasional rain expected with highs around 50 to 55 degrees as Western Maryland weather maps appear on the page.
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Words of Wisdomen by Society’s Comfort or Suit
A fragment quotes the aphorism Society is no comfort to one not suitable highlighting a terse commentary on social fit, personal acceptance, and public perception. The line reflects a reflective stance on belonging and social judgment in a historical context.
Middletown sewer overflows again at pumping station
Residents report raw sewage spilling from a manhole behind their homes into Cone Branch near Old Middle town Road, with livestock water and children affected. County officials traced the latest blockage to a flow line issue after prior clogs and a lightning strike damaged equipment at the pumping station serving the east side of town.
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Couple charged in drug raid in Frederick County
Frederick County deputies arrested Roger Walter William IV and Melanie Renee Williams after a 5 a.m. raid at their home on Shookstown Road. About 19 pounds of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were seized. The couple, both residents of 6378 Overbrooke Circle, Frederick, face CDS possession and distribution charges and a common nuisance count. they are to appear for a bond review at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
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Roger Walter William IV
Melanie Renee Williams
Overbrooke Circle
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David Dinges
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