Hurricanes lash Gulf Coast as shelters fill New Orleans
Winds up to 85 mph peel siding in Alabama while surf and a 5 foot surge threaten beachfront homes in Florida Panhandle. In Louisiana a 8 to 9 foot flood rushes over a levee near New Orleans as tens of thousands seek refuge in nine shelters. Florissant water rises and power cuts affect over 100,000. Franke Cody fears for his home amid prayers. Bourbon Street bars close or brace for curfew. A New Yorker drowns sorrows at Daiquiris Delite Shop during her 30th birthday.
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Alabama
Florida Panhandle
Louisiana
Florissant
New Orleans
Bob Turner
St Bernard Parish
Department of Public Works
Louisiana Superdome
Ernest Morial Convention Center
Franke Cody
French Quarter
Bourbon Street
Daiquiri
Jill Zibkow
New York
Whitecoats honored at Fort Detrick reunion amid peace debates
Veterans of the Whitecoat project and Adventist supporters gathered at Fort Detrick for a memorial and ceremony. Speakers including Rear Adm Black and local officials praised the work, safety, and defensive aims while commemorating veterans and presenting awards. The event followed by a separate ceremony in Holmdel for the Vietnam Era Education Center opening with Gov Whitman and Sen McCain.
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Fort Detrick
Adventist Church
Woodward
Maryland
Frederick County
Mark Hoke
Detrick
Hoke
U.S
Barry Black
Navy Chaplains
Black
Frederick
James Grimes
Whitecoats
Army
Richard Stenbakken
Church
National Service Organization
Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Usamriid
Gerald Parker
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Norm Covert
Frank and
Ann Damazo
Holmdel
Vietnam
Teddy Pawlyshyn
Pawlyshyn
Christie Whitman
Arizona
John McCain
Newark
Commodore Schley's Heroic Image A Century Later
The narrative recalls Commodore Schley's wartime actions during a blockade confrontation with the Spanish fleet, his tactical turns to avoid a ramming, and public perceptions of bravery. It notes Senate, press, and presidential scrutiny, his acquittal of cowardice charges, and his later rescue work for Arctic survivors before his 1911 death in New York City.
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Graham
Adm Sampson
Commodore Schley
USS
New York
Brooklyn
Schley
Schrey
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Graham
Adolphus Greely
44Th Street
New York City
New Market Festival Faces Decline in Attendance and Craft Sales
New Market Days 1998 drew 20 percent fewer attendees as competing events reduced crowds. Mayor Richard Fleshman cites festival advertising but blames higher craft booth fees and weekend choices for lower craft turnout. Church leaders may need extra fund appeals as sales lagged, while vendors report only modest drops yet remain hopeful about next year.
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Richard Fleshman
Mr Fleshman
Middletown
Harpers Ferry
US 15
Fleshman
Emmerling
Linda Hahn
Hahn
Shirley Swaim
Frederick
March on cancer draws thousands on National Mall
Washington AP reports the first march on cancer drew thousands including survivors patients and health workers. Gen Norman Schwarzkopf honorary chairman urged voters to pressure Congress for more cancer research funding and warned if support is lacking to replace lawmakers. The disease kills over half a million people annually.
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Washington
National Mall
Norman Schwarzkopf
Congress
Group members discuss segregation in Frederck County clubs
Group continued from Page A-D sees band and clubs as a white domain. Mr Thompson says it's not just music but any club besides sports where minorities are welcomed. John Charity recalls segregated teaching and poorer education for minorities. Dr Dale calls for broader community dialogue in Frederck County.
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Thompson
John Charity
Dale
Frederck County
Shur Fine Items Feature in Grocery Aisle
Shur Fine brand products listed include ice cream produce orange juice and fries. Garlic bread or sticks are offered beside krinkle cut or regular fries. The ad emphasizes Shur Fine as a store brand option across multiple categories.
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FMH Wellness and Health Information Center
For Life
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Frederick Memorial
Chuck Pennfield
Jimmy Dean
Eafood Dept
Reuben
Woodsboro
Sun
Libertytown
Asberty Road
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