Atlantis mission deploys $200 million missile detection satellite
Space Center Houston reports Atlantis released a 200 million satellite to detect missile launches. The 100-ton craft entered a 22,900 mile high orbit after a rare night launch from Cape Canaveral, delayed by oxygen fuel leak and a booster guidance issue. Astronauts praised the deployment and mission crew remains on schedule for future exercises.
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Charities hit hard by recession cut programs and jobs
Maryland charity leaders warn the downturn could reverse 20 years of rising giving as donors shrink. Executives from YWCA of Greater Baltimore Jubilee Jobs and Mid-town Churches Community Association report layoffs and funding gaps, with calls for new donors and continued client support.
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Joanne Hayes
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Jane Christie
YWCA
Greater Baltimore
Charles Duff
Esther Reaves
Mid-town Churches Community Association
Baltimore
Ms. Reaves
White House warns veto of 3.1B crime package
The White House says the crime bill drafted by House and Senate negotiators is gutted of key provisions and threatens a presidential veto. President Bush would oppose the package that expands federal death penalties and handgun controls, while Senate Republicans vow to block further action.
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Marlin Fitzwater
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UPS driver honored for disarming Frederick robbery suspect
Freder ick city Fraternal Order of Police presented Lloyd Jackson a framed commendation for disarming a robbery suspect during an April 24 incident at McCrory's in Frederick Towne Mall. The 28 year old Hagerstown resident, a UPS driver for 64 years and amateur boxer, called it the thing to do after seeing a cashier bound and gagged.
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United Parcel Service
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Fraternal Order of Police
Pat O'Brien
FOP
Hagerstown
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Frederick Towne Mall
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Gaithersburg couple adopts son from TV show
Gaithersburg couple Jean and Stephen Wilson, parents to Lara 13, Trevor 11, and Sonya 9, celebrate adopting Joey, a small boy with special needs, after discovering him on a television program. Montgomery County officials led Adoption Awareness Month events as the family discussed their decision and their gratitude.
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Jean
Stephen Wilson
Wilsons
Montgomery
Neal Potter
Montgomery County
Jean Wilson
Joba
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FCC Students In Focus on Cablevision
Frederick Community College video production students produce FCC In Focus, a monthly news magazine show. The second episode nears completion as the crew learns the long behind the scenes effort, praised by assistant director and co-producer Jim Lorenzo who notes the credits reveal the true stars.
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Frederick Community College
Jack of All Trades
Jim Lorenzo
Governor warns of more cuts in Maryland
Governor William Donald Schaefer warned of further budget reductions across all state areas. He spoke at Western Maryland College on Sunday about likely additional cuts totaling about 175 million dollars next month. He said he would like to show President Bush the depth of Maryland’s financial crisis and noted residents request not to cut essential services.
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William Donald Schaefer
Schaefer
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