Deaf beauty queen begins her reign
Miss America Heather Whitestone the first deaf holder of the title began her yearlong reign in Atlantic City speaking to reporters and staging photo opportunities on the Boardwalk. She told photographers to stop flashes interfering with lip reading and urged acceptance of disabled people while outlining her platform to inspire others to pursue dreams. Whitestone, 21, a Birmingham, Alabama native and Jacksonville State University student, has used lip reading, a hearing aid, and sign language since losing most hearing after age one.
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Atlantic City
Heather Whitestone
Miss Whitestone
Birmingham
Ala
NBC
Whitestone
Jacksonville State University
Alabama
Helen Keller
Jayne Bray
Fairgoers Enjoy Weekend Opening At Local Machinery Show
On the machinery row and around the fairgrounds, exhibitors show off gear while fairgoers stroll past snow cones and snow blowers. Paul Heffner, who runs a North Market Street lawn and garden equipment business, says he gains attention and shoppers from visitors. He recalls busy days with his kids visiting the fair in years past as judges prepare blue ribbon displays. Sunday marks the formal opening with all entries viewable after 9 a.m. today.
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Paul Heffner
North Market Street
Man Charged After Attempted Stabbing at I-70 Motor Inn
Frederick City Police say David Allan Phillips, 36, of no fixed address, tried to stab a security guard and a woman at the I-70 Motor Inn on Sunday. He fled into a wooded area but was captured and held on 5000 dollars bond on two counts of assault with intent to maim and two counts of carrying a deadly weapon with intent to injure. Brenda K. Leith, 33, and security guard Arthur Crouse were involved. officers Brian Burdette and Cpl. Daniel Vance led the investigation.
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Frederick
Walser Drive
David Allan Phillips
Frederick County Detention Center
Phillips
I-70 Motor Inn
Arthur Crouse
Crouse
Brenda K. Leith
Mr. Phillips
Brian Burdette
Daniel Vance
Four Funeral Rites Held For Local Residents
Funeral services were held in Hampstead Frederick and Walkersville for Mrs. Myrtle Baublitz Mrs Janet Pfeil Mrs Betty Staley and Mrs Sandra Rohe. Officiants included Rev Philip D Tockwell Rev Kenneth C Hamrick and Rev Jerry A Price. Interments followed at Resthaven Crest Lawn and Hampstead Cemetery with active and honorary bearers named.
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Myrtle Vivian Baublitz
Damascus
Grace United Methodist Church
Hampstead
Philip D. Tockwell
God
Betty Cole
Whispering Hope
Georgia Baublitz
Donald Cole
Gerald L. Duvall Jr
Dana F. Duvall
Edward Hewitt
Janet Sue Wheatley Pfeil
Old
Prederick Road
Thurmont
R Adams
Willie Norman
Monocacy
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
TJ High
Bill E. Barker
Jack Rosenwald
Jerry M. Calhoun
Gene E. Leyh
Jim D. Koogle
Mark A. Meier
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Frederick
Pfeil
William D. Pfeil
Keeney and Basford
Betty R. Staley
Dublin Road
Walkersville
St. Timothy’s
Richard Murphy
Paul Tiah
Walkersville Community Rescue Co
Billy Main
John Linton
Greg Knott
Monroe Main
Monnie Main
Mike Staley
Sandra P. Rohe
New Windsor
St. John’s Roman Catholic Church
Westminster
John DoBranski
St. John’s
Michael Rohe
John Hof
Charles Rohe
Joe Rohe
Curt Thompson
Rick Rocco
Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens
Howard County
Former congressman Clarence Long dies in Maryland
Clarence D. Long, longtime Maryland Democrat and former dean of the state's congressional delegation, died after a long illness at 85. He served in the House for more than 20 years beginning with his 1962 election, later losing his 2nd District seat to Helen Delich Bentley in 1984.
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Cockeysville
Clarence D. Long
Maryland
Mr. Long
House of Representatives
Stella Maris
Tim Kernan
Kernan
Helen Delich Bentley
Vera Hall
Democratic Party
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City Police
Bassin
F&cm
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
FDIC
Myrtle Baublitz
Janet Pfeil
Mrs
Betty Staley
Sandra Rohe
Clarence Long
Yestet
Gregory Powell
Eisenhart
Senhary
N. Forney Ave
Hanover
E. Patrick St
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