New Yorker Wins World Largest Pumpkin Contest
In Vacaville California Washington state firefighter Donald Black won with an 881 pound pumpkin, beating New York’s Joel Holland who set last year's record. Black earned 4000 dollars plus a California exhibition prize and 1250 dollars for each California weekend his pumpkin tours until Halloween. Holland’s 792 pound entry weighed in at six weigh offs across North America.
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Anamosa
Iowa
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Mass
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Alberta
Circleville
Ohio
World Pumpkin Confederation
Confederation
Norman Craven
Ontario
Port Elgin
Mike Green
Somali Clash Deepens as U.S. Detainees Die
Five GuIs were among those rounded up during operations aimed at Aidid's military leadership. Maj. Stockwell said three Somali detainees died from wounds after a shooting as they were led away. Aidid’s spokesman claimed at least 30 Somalis were killed, including civilians. Two Blackhawks were shot down near Bakara Market, injuring crew. The fighting has left 61 UN peacekeepers dead and over 180 wounded, with 16 U.S. soldiers killed to date. A UN employee was killed and three U.S. Marines wounded by a land mine. Clinton urged unwavering commitment, while Sen. Bradley urged withdrawal and potential cuts. MSF criticized the mission as a military campaign.
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Will registry aids estates and reduces probate pain
The Register of Wills handles estate administration to ensure creditors are paid and assets pass to named executors or by state law. With a $75,000 annual budget, the office stresses fair interpretation of wills, guiding bereaved families and assisting with motor vehicle transfers while noting many estates go to heirs or, lacking them, to the Board of Education.
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Life Chain protest highlights faith groups in Frederick
About 1 000 opponents of abortion formed a life chain along the Golden Mile in Frederick and downtown. Forty plus churches participated with prayers, songs, and placards reading Abortion kills children and Jesus forgives and heals. Sponsored by the Frederick Evangelical Ministerial Fellowship with support from Frederick County Right to Life and others.
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Ter. Heger
Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary’s College
Jesus
Robert Weaver
Weaver
Frederick Evangelical Ministerial Fellowship
Frederick County Right To Life
Concerned Women For America
Teens For Life
The
Christian Coalition
Frederick County
Mark Crummett
West Patrick Street
Frederick Towne Mall
Clinton backs Yeltsin in Moscow showdown
The Clinton administration expressed confidence that Boris Yeltsin would prevail as hardline opponents failed to muster significant military or public support. It praised Yeltsin’s restraint, urged Americans to stay away from Moscow, and noted continued U.S. backing and a $2.5 billion aid package to bolster reform while emphasizing peaceful resolution.
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