Betty the Palm Reader Draws Crowds for Weekend Sessions
Fragile weather and a late night crowd frame a vivid account of Betty the palm reader who greets Friday night devotees with a communal campsite outside her home. The narrator details the wait, the social atmosphere, Betty’s blunt ordering voice, and the mix of hopeful clients trading stories while seeking insights on romance, careers, and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane
Betty
Betty’s
Baltimore
Bartlett Predicts Quick Bipartisan Tax Bill Signing
Dr. Bartlett says the bill will be signed the second time with minor cosmetic changes. He praises tax cuts including a $500 per child credit and capital gains relief, and anticipates Medicare improvements for seniors. He argues Medicaid block grants to states won’t leave the poor without care and cites governors’ support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bartlett
America
Bartlett
Good Sam Club Weekend Attracts Campers From Across Nation
The Good Sam Club hosts a multi day gathering at the Hampstead fairgrounds with a security gate, lectures on camping readiness and earning on the road, a Halloween kids contest, a catered dinner, and a full schedule of dance and fellowship. RVs from Idaho to Florida attend as Betty Kontgias and husband Pete join since 1977. The group supports dog for the deaf programs and food drives for homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Hampstead
Betty Kontgias
Severna Park
Pete
Fairgrounds
Idaho
Florida
Trick or treat plans vary as towns set uneven rules
Kids plan outfits while adults debate bans and caution. In Frederick area towns trick or treat is uneven with limited sanctions and neighborhood discretion. Some youth warn against unwrapped snacks and remind everyone to check candy for safety.
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Robert
Josh
Middletown
Walkersville
Discovery
Woodsboro
Coppermine Road
Frederick
Mount Airy
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Brian Kirkener
Astronauts crave pizza and showers aboard Columbia
Midpoint of NASA's 16 day Columbia mission, astronauts yearn for pizza and Earth showers. Kathryn Thornton notes peanut butter burritos as bread crumbles in zero gravity. Kenneth Bowersox praises sponge baths but dreams of a real shower. The crew, seven astronauts, conduct fluid, crystal and plant experiments since Oct. 20 with end date Nov. 5. Wisconsin Madison researchers study starch formation and edible crops viability in space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
NASA
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Baltimore teen Garris linked to fatal cottage blaze and thefts
Police traced 17 year old Garris to a deadly fire at Fordham Cottage after a shoplifting spree. Investigators described him as intelligent with violent interests while a store clerk and mother offered contrasting views. Evidence included blood, knives, and a map to a South Dakota campground.
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Garris
Mr. Garris
Fordham Cottage
Plas
Baltimore County Police
Michael Adamczyk
Lee Paige
Paige
Mr. Paige
Tina Lee
The
Baltimore) Sun
Baltimore County
Hospital Security
Brian Uppercue
Ms. Edwards
South Dakota
Black Hills
Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick High School
Associated Press
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Hore
M&ms
O Glessner
FE. Patrick St . Frederick
Frederich
By Kelly Hahen
June Jansson
Maryland Good Sam Club
Frederick Fairgrounds
Good Sam Club
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Space Shuttle Columbia
Kathryn Thornton
Kenneth Bowersox
Taylorsville
Sat Sun
Ain
Furniture
Ridgeville Blvd
MtAiry
TaNada Olung
Redke
Pri
Pica
Geme, Stanely & Liftmaster
Blue Ridge Summit
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