U.S. shows force as envoy meets Aidid reps in Mogadishu
U.S. jets buzzed Mogadishu while envoy Robert Oakley met Aidid representatives amid talks on a cease fire. A 1,750 Marines battlegroup sails toward Somalia as Clinton sets March 31 withdrawal deadline. Diplomatic talks continue with Nigeria and regional ambassadors amid ongoing clashes and calls for prisoner releases.
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Nairobi
Kenya
U.S
Somalia
U.N
Mohamed Farrah Aidid
David Stockwell
Clinton
Mogadishu
U.S. Navy
United Nations
United States
Aidid
Oakley
Bush Administration
Red Cross
Stockwell
Sirens and speeches mark annual National Memorial Service
In Emmitsburg the Vigilant Hose Co sounded noon sirens as about 1,200 people gathered for the National Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters at the National Fire Academy. The tribute honored Braddock Heights Assistant Chief James H. Stavely II and 79 colleagues nationwide. Hal Bruno delivered the keynote, praising firefighters for their action oriented resolve.
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Emmitsburg
Vigilant Hose Co
National Fire Academy
Braddock Heights
James H. Stavely II
Hal Bruno
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Board of Directors
Congress weighs risk as U S troop mission to Haiti grows
Washington lawmakers voice concern over sending hundreds of American troops to Haiti to build roads clinics and to train the Haitian military amid fears of harm and mission scope. Senate leaders and other officials debate dangers and potential for future police action as troops land and Aristide’s return nears.
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Washington
Haiti
Congress
Sen. Sar Nunn
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Nunn
NBC
Meet the Press
Mr. Nunn
U.S
Somalia
Senate
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Clinton
Sen
Bill Bradley
R-Mj
Bradley
ABC
David Brinkley
U S warship reaches Haiti in UN reform mission
U S warship Harlan County anchors at Port-au-Prince with about 200 engineers medics and civil affairs specialists to support a U N backed effort to reform Haiti s restive military and install Aristide. An additional ship Fairfax County arrives Oct 20 with hundreds more troops for a noncombat humanitarian mission.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
U.S
U.N
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Harlan County
First Light
Fairfax County
Pentagon
Man shot on East Sixth Street in Frederick
A Sykesville man remained in fair condition Monday at the R Adams Cowley shock trauma center after a Saturday night shooting on East Sixth Street outside John Hanson Apartments in Frederick. Gregory Tyrone Weedon, 44, was charged with assault with intent to murder Vincent Tyrone Ellis, 21, after a dispute over jewelry ended with Weedon firing a .22 Derringer. Ellis was struck in the thigh. Weedon fled and discarded the weapon in nearby bushes.
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R Adams Cowley
Baltimore
Frederick
East Sixth Street
John Hanson
Gregory Tyrone Weedon
Vincent
Tyrone Ellis
John Nolte
Mr. Weedon
Mr. Ellis
Nolte
Weedon
Frisbee catching dog to appear on Letterman show
Jeff the Border Collie trained by Rick and Diane Wagner will perform in the Stupid Pet Tricks segment on the Late Show with David Letterman. The 6-year-old can catch a Frisbee blindfolded and has entertained at Keys games and local events.
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Rick
Diane Wagner
Jeff
David Letterman
Wagners
Mr. Wagner
Manassas
Weather outlook and notices on inner pages
Rain develops around midnight and continues to noon Tuesday. Lows in mid 40s, highs in mid 50s. See weather map on page inside. Classified ads and comics prominent in community pages C-8, D-1-8, C46, B-5.
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded for split genes discovery
Gene researchers Richard J. Roberts of Britain and Phillip A. Sharp of the United States won the Nobel Prize in medicine for uncovering split genes and transforming understanding of genetic material. The Karolinska Institute Nobel Assembly praised the work as foundational for biology and cancer and hereditary disease research, awarding $825,000.
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Stockholm
Sweden
United States
Richard J. Roberts
Britain
Phillip A. Sharp
Nobel Assembly of the Karolinska Institute
Catoctin Colorfest draws 100000 to Thurmont
About 100000 people filled Thurmont streets during the 30th Catoctin Colorfest over weekend. Beverly Zienda said the festival has averaged 100000 for five years and went smoothly. Vendors reported solid sales, including Guardian Hose Fire Company pit beef barbecue selling quickly. Balloon vendors Walt and Anita Schlegel of Beltsville described two foot hand built balloons, noting they hold US copyright and are rarely seen.
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Thurmont
Catoctin
Beverly Zienda
Scott Opel
Guardian Hose
Opal
Russell Schant
Guardian Hase
Walt
Anita Schlegel
Beltsville
Schlegels
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Mr. Stavely
Mark
Nancy Luse
News-Post
Frishbee
Jessica Gregg
Wagner
Inside the News
Az Weather
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Ca Sox
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