Six Sailors Die In Iwo Jima Boiler Room Accident
Six American sailors were killed and four injured when a steam line ruptured in the boiler room aboard the USS Iwo Jima as it departed Bahrain. Four critically wounded were taken to USS Comfort for treatment. In a separate Saudi desert crash, one Marine was killed and three injured when their vehicle overturned. Additionally, three Navy sailors were injured when a Marine sentry fired accidentally in a military pickup.
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Teamama
Iwo Jima
U.S. Military Joint Information Bureau
Dhahran
Saudi Arabia
U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
Michael O'Hearn
Naval Forces Central Command
Bahrain
Navy
Newhart
Uss Comfort
Gulf
O'Hearn
Neuhart
J.D. van Sickle
O’hearn
U.S
Rainbow raid sparks debate over race and curfew
Lee defends Rainbow arrest as nonracial while criticizing site choice that drew accusations of bias. Frederick police say 28 youths detained, 25 of them black, 3 white, with most released to parents. followup checks found no violators at nearby public housing or McDonald’s.
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Rainbow Hunan
William Lee Jr
Frederick
McDonald’s
U.S. 40
Lee
the Rainbow
N. Market
Mr. Lee
Maj
Richard J. Ashton
Frederick City
Rainbow Restaurant
Ashton
John Hanson
Taney
North Bentz Street
Thee
The
Rainbow
Jerry
Katie Chi
Paul Gordon
Ce Bargey
Mer Gordon
City Faces 125000 Hike In Fuel Costs
City leaders warn rising fuel and oil prices could push costs 50 percent above the budget, threatening shortages in the coming months. Mayor Paul Gordon says the shortfall may reach 40 000 to 45 000 if prices stay high, with potential use of emergency funds or budget transfers.
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Persian Gulf
Paul Gordon
Gordon
Gerald Kolbfleisch
Kolbfleisch
Frederick City
Robert Shine
Hamilton Street
Money issues dominate 4A race in Maryland delegation
Maryland's growing 300 million budget deficit shapes the contest for two District 4A House seats. Incumbents Thomas Hattery and George Littrell Jr. face Republican challenger Seth Stein as each argues for spending priorities and budget balancing without new taxes or tapping the rainy-day fund. Stein warns of a fiscal nightmare while Hattery and Littrell stress careful savings and education impacts.
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Maryland
Thomas Hattery
George Littrell Jr
Seth Stein
Stein
Thurmont
Solarex Corporation
Frederick
Hattery
Mount Airy
Controversy over Schroder farm sale persists
County commissioners and candidates debate the Friday settlement of a five day trial to determine the fair market value of 177 acres near Reichs Ford Road. The county would pay 2.2 million cash plus options worth 1 million to acquire the land for landfill expansion with a buy back option if unused. Schroders oppose the deal and seek temporary use during transition while candidates pledge to seek alternative sites.
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William and
Kathleen Schroder
Howard Wilson
Thomas van Pelt
Reich's
Ford Road
Schroders
Schrodels
Sue 4Nn Yingling
Brunswick voters turn out for special election
Brunswick voters visit polls at the firehall to choose a mayor in a recall prompted race between incumbent Susan Fauntleroy and challenger Richard Goodrich. By 10 45 a.m. about 267 of 1900 registered voters had cast ballots as VOCAL urged accountability.
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Brunswick
Susan Fauntleroy
Richard Goodrich
Ruth Mohler
Louise Cannon
County moves to fast track mining ordinance public hearing
Frederick County commissioners voted to push a revised mineral mining ordinance through the approval process with a public hearing set for November. The plan calls for the planning commission to proceed without forming a committee, despite earlier testimony urging a study group.
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Frederick County
Planning Commission
Mark Heke
Iscuss
Harry
Hoke
Mike Thompson
Wendy Kearney
Kearney
Richard Grossnickle
Weather Outlook Western Maryland Tonight And Wednesday
Inner section notes a warm night with lows near 85 and a sharp cool down to 40. Wednesday remains mostly sunny and pleasant with highs around 65. Weather map and regional details appear on pare face and navigation page.
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Maryland
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Alanna
Sam Yu
Herb Morrison
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