Ripken 2131st game ends historic night in Baltimore
Cal Ripken Jr. tied and then broke Lou Gehrig's iron record with the Orioles defeating the California Angels 3-1 in the fifth inning sellout crowd of 46,272 at Memorial Stadium. President Clinton and Vice President Gore attended as Ripken soaked in the moment waving to fans and saluting the stadium.
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Bill Clinton
Ripken Breaks Gehrig Streak Amid Maryland Celebrations
Fans across Frederick react with pride as Cal Ripken Jr. plays his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record. At Olde Towne Tavern and Griff's Landing, patrons cheer and watch banners rise at the B&O warehouse while some travelers share memories and chills.
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Lou Gehrig
Diane Rosser
Frederick
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Ripken
Ms. Rosser
Olde Towne Tavern
North Market Street
Roger Ultman
Walt~ Buettner
Maryland
Buettner
Orioles
Bill Bushwaller
Apparent mistake may cost teachers in Frederick County
The Frederick County Board of Education faces a costly error after granting 54 newly hired teachers a salary step increase while veteran staff did not receive steps. The mistake surfaced when the school board budget cut prevented veteran teachers from advancing, prompting the Frederick County Teachers Association to demand a fix. The board has not decided on a remedy but plans a ruling within days as frustration grows among both new and veteran teachers.
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Frederick County
Frederick
County Teachers Association
FCTA
Kim Lewis
Patricia Custer
Heather O'Neill
Windsor Knolls Middle School
America’s children turn to crime rising youth violence
Washington AP reports the Justice Department’s national study warns juvenile arrests may double by 2010 and youths are more likely to be crime victims. Att. Gen. Reno calls the trend a road map to a more lawless society unless new efforts are made.
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James Alan Fox
Northeastern University
Boston
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Man charged with attempted murder and arson
Charles L. Hallex, 58, of Adamstown, is jailed without bail in Frederick County on charges of attempted murder of his estranged wife, arson, assault with intent to murder, assault and battery, malicious destruction of property and a weapons offense. police say during a home altercation he restrained her and held a knife.
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Charles L. Hallex
Pleasant View Road
Adamstown
Laser show caps Frederick's 250th anniversary events
A family oriented laser show closes Saturday activities in Baker Park at dusk, sponsored by Farmers and Mechanics National Bank. Beth Gura, the anniversary coordinator, describes a 35 minute program with a history focus, a medley of songs, and a chase scene, projected on a 40 by 60 foot screen with atmospheric beams spanning about 30 miles.
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Baker Park
Beth Gura
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
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