Clinton to unveil universal health care plan tonight
President Clinton plans a primetime address to Congress after an eight month review of the U S health system. He argues for universal coverage as a birthright while signaling willingness to compromise on how to cover everyone and curb rising medical costs.
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Amtrak Sunset Limited Derails Near Mobile Bayou Tragedy
An Amtrak Sunset Limited train bound from Los Angeles to Miami derailed after jumping tracks and plunging into a foggy bayou near Mobile before daybreak. At least 26 people confirmed dead, with fears the toll could rise as crews recovered passengers from submerged cars. The wreck involved more than 200 aboard, and officials spoke of a large fatal count while search and rescue teams used boats and divers amid deep swamp waters. The cause was not immediately known and a freight train had passed earlier without reporting problems.
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Kids and cows dress up at Great Frederick Fair
At the Great Frederick Fair Tuesday night 4H exhibitors and dairy animals wore costumes including gangsters Oreo cookies milk cartons princesses witches and more. The event judged cleanliness control of animal and overall appearance with Andrea Hood winning the grand champion honor in the contest.
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KKK member's derby entry sparks controversy at fair
Rainy Frederick Fair demolition derby beam with mud as a car bearing Ku Klux Klan slogans drew complaints. Donald Toms of Thurmont, an 11 year derby veteran, faced near disqualification over pro white messages on his vehicle. Board and police debated before allowing him to race, while mayoral candidate James Grimes led the board response.
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Donnelly brothers win at Great Frederick Fair hog show
Thurmont brothers Eric and Kevin Donnelly swept the market hog competition at the Great Frederick Fair. Eric, 14, claimed grand champion, while 16-year-old Kevin Mambhaare earned reserve grand champion with his hog. The brothers credited their animals' quality and entered confident that swines were top contenders.
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Gadra outlines goals at LWV public education forum
Frederick County schools chief Dr. Daniel Gadra spoke at a Hillcrest Elementary meeting about equity and the motto Teaching for Quality Learning for All Students. He addressed year round schooling, construction, and the budget, noting enrollment grows about 1,300 annually and promising a position statement from the school board.
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Construction faults slow completion of Clustered Spires Golf Course
The city inspector said Golf Inc. faces delays and code issues at the 4.4 million Clustered Spires Golf Course. Remaining sewer, pump, chlorination, ADA compliance, drainage and retention problems could cost another 100 thousand plus, with retainage about one-tenth. City leaders blame an incomplete agreement and previous administration.
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Inside The News Weather Cleared skies and warm highs promised
Clearing and sunny later today with highs in the 70s. Clear tonight with lows in the Ws. Thursday will be warmer with a chance of an afternoon shower with highs near 80. See weather and map on Page. In memory of Charles F. Mercer a library for doors. See Page. Pete Bal
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Food at the fair See Page C 1
A brief note about food at the fair points readers to Page C 1 for details. The Frederick News PR Post reiterates printed content on 100 percent recycled paper and emphasizes recycling.
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