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1997 > August > 17
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Prado, Snit have nose for finish line G. O’Keefe settles for 2nd in featured Twixt Stakes
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The when and how much of wateringLawn…
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Hardball act casts Modell in new light
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Prosecutor to seek death in Hampstead slaying case Smith Harper Dean III indicted on seven counts
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Lutheran denomination may ease 16th-century quarrel with Rome But this week’s assembly may balk at closer ties with Episcopal Church
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Mortgage insurance relief stalled in Senate Republican infighting snarls D’Amato’s bill in his committee
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Light rail: heavy-duty design job Extension: The one-third-mile Penn Station link posed difficult design problems. It required a tight curve and a steep drop, and it had to avoid interfering with Amtrak operations.
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What was used in the past is loved now Antiques: Just about anything can be a collectible, and with a little imagination, can usually fit right in the house.
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Snake breeder triggers conflict Glen Arm neighbors seeking to challenge county’s zoning OK; Boas and pythons are bred; Kahl worries building costing him $160,000 will become useless
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25 years ago More than 150 residents…
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Skier’s lesions linked to Pfiesteria Microorganism ‘most likely’ caused illness, doctor says
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A new protagonist steps in Author: Mystery writer dares to make a change in his latest book, ‘Cimarron Rose.’
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William F. Driscoll, 80, controller for car agencies
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Drummond Matthews,66, a geophysicist whose work provided…
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Schools should treat tobacco like alcohol, drugsEven…
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Terps have mind to run Football: Ron Vanderlinden and Craig Johnson bring the ball-control offense to Maryland that proved so successful at Northwestern.
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Following the parade to our home
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7 in 6th rally Orioles, 10-9 Angels deck Krivda, lead 7-1, but fall to 8-hit inning, 6 Surhoff RBIs
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Staying cool in an elderly house For those homes built before air conditioning
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Three tournaments highlight schedule for UM women
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Hawk Ridge Farm
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Questions persist on hiring plan Concerns: Where will the city find the 300 new teachers it wants to hire, train and place in the next 10 weeks? Are smaller classes really the answer to improving student achievement?
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Girls becoming women, and dancers Dance: The girls’ feet are always in motion: down the halls at school, in the aisles at the grocery store, at the mall. And at the barre in Edna LeeKuhn’s studio, they have learned discipline for 40 years.
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Justice is served with a strong cast Preview: A star-studded remake of ’12 Angry Men’ is being broadcast tonight on Showtime. Jack Lemmon plays the holdout juror.
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Tattoos to scuba to zucchini: the road to shopping Stores: Route 2 was to be a ‘scenic parkway,’ but it soon became a shopping bazaar
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When kids’ rooms go through growing pains Home: Organization is the key to designing a colorful, fun space that’s also functional.
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Paleotourists: Tourists dig in at dinosaur-bone sites
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Gerry Adams with hands outstretched U.S. visa: Fund-raising trip necessary part of peace-making mix.
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Flags mark Goeas’ miscues Veteran guard’s penalties nullify big scramble, only offensive score
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Paleotourists: Discovery! A bit of tooth or bone makes all the work worthwhile
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Police raids yield 175 pounds of suspected pot 11 people arrested in unrelated busts in Baltimore County
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Rte. 100 is nearly complete at last Once a lost highway, finished thoroughfare to encourage growth
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Summer of malaise for conservatives
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Muggy mess of game proof it’s too early for football
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Neighborhood library provided major service in minor space
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Stealing pennants is forte of Henderson Angels hope he acquires what he did as new A, Jay
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Woods limps into final round Double bogey, bogey close hobbles chances for win
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Cleveland’s grip on lead in division is loosening
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Governor justifies aid plan for P.G. $250 million proposed to address ‘bankrupt’ school busing policy; State legislators wary; Speech to Md. counties urges health coverage, teacher pay raises
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County’s rules on wireless have workedYour editorial,…
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The when and how much of wateringLawn…
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150 years ago in The SunAug. 17:…
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Garden bargains Thanks to the weather, many good deals are to be found right now. But consumers should exercise some caution.
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Save that busby
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The most spectacular and romantic art form Opera: A few very accessible books and you will know all you need to enjoy it immensely.; Instant Culture
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Prosecutor to seek death in Hampstead slaying case Smith Harper Dean III indicted on seven counts
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Appointed county executive is backed in Mount Airy Residents address panel drafting Carroll charter
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Md. National Guard unit welcomes new commander Jimenez replaces Goode, who will be director of Ground Tactical Safety
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A college mom’s broken heart
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Hits and misses
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The ball’s in your court for Wimbledon ’98 Tickets: It’s not too soon to think about next year. However, there is no guarantee of seats unless you choose a package deal.
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Snake breeder triggers conflict Glen Arm neighbors seeking to challenge county’s zoning OK; Boas and pythons are bred; Kahl worries building costing him $160,000 will become useless
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Md. apartment developments win Award of Excellence
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Geraldine and Killer come back for more laughs Reruns: Flip Wilson’s funny characters and famous guests return on Nickelodeon.
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BaseballGiants: Optioned P Pat Rapp to Triple-A…
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Shooting plus video adds up to instant jury
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Free seminar to discuss Energy Efficiency MortgageInland…
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Teen parents aren’t always bad parentsA letter…
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Computers monitor animals and crops on Virginia farms Scanners gather data on fertility of cattle, effectiveness of fertilizer
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Lead toll in rehabs studied EPA measuring exposure during old-house fix-ups; Children most susceptible; Peak times of risk include the replacing of home’s windows
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Familiar place in Fells Point reopens with a new identity Restaurant: At Captain Louie’s Seafood Grill, the appetizers and desserts were excellent, but the rest of the meal disappointed.
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Farmers worry as price of milk falls Decline eclipses concern over drought; saps primary income; ‘It will take a few years for us to come out of this’
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College interns — we like to have them around in summer to pick up the grunt work and keep us from getting too stuffy. Here’s their take on what’s cool.
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A new protagonist steps in Author: Mystery writer dares to make a change in his latest book, ‘Cimarron Rose.’
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Pros, amateurs gear up for Potomac Bassmaster
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Rosario proving to be a good catch Catcher’s bat improves, complements solid defense; Minor-league notebook
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Contemporary Spirit Lisa Corrin brought intelligence, enthusiasm and total commitment to her eight-year tenure at Baltimore’s museum without walls.
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Area melts under 101 more today; Summer’s hottest day keeps many away from outdoor events; Some relief coming tonight, more tomorrow, Tuesday
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Activists ask valid questions about killing
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Neck scare renews Lewis’ enthusiasm Appreciative linebacker glad to be back on field
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Treasurer Dixon’s grit and power led to new ambulatory care center Wife’s breast cancer focused him on health issues facing women
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Sinclair to shun high definition TV for channels Broadcaster prefers splitting signals to airing flawless picture; A way to battle cable; Technology offers industry a choice: HDTV, more shows
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State conservative on duck seasons
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Muggy mess of game proof it’s too early for football
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Staying home to go to work Homework: No matter their reasons for starting home-based businesses, those who do seek one thing in common — control of their lives.
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Parents should beware threat of inhalants Household items called as harmful to youths as are illegal drugs
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7 in 6th rally Orioles, 10-9 Angels deck Krivda, lead 7-1, but fall to 8-hit inning, 6 Surhoff RBIs
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3 arrested in robbery at 7-Eleven in Severn
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Filmmaker enjoys role as feminist Director: Ridley Scott uses ‘strong women’ in his movies. ‘G.I. Jane,’ opening Friday, is the latest.
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Boulware calls end to holdout No. 4 pick agrees with Ravens on $18.5 million deal; Rookie to play Friday; Marchibroda says ‘crash course’ planned
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Erie Canal communities get $131 million to develop tourism Plans include shops, housing, marinas, restaurants, trails
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Lehane’s ‘Sacred’ – respecting elders
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Henry West, a longtime Baltimore cabdriver and…
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Private libraries: Take a book in your hands and consider the alternative
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‘Mayberry’ lures fans of old television show Nostalgia: Mount Airy, N.C., hometown of Andy Griffith, makes the most of its identification with the ’60s sitcom city.
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‘The game’ results in a living casualty Sarah Smith joined the Army Reserve to help payfor college. But when she arrived at Aberdeen, she says, she was raped repeatedly by her drill instructor
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The things people will do to sell their books
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A world of worshippers without a church TV: Sci-fi shows like ‘Babylon 5’ inspire a cultish devotion in their fans. It’s a devotion that overflows onto their creators, too.
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Drummond Matthews,66, a geophysicist whose work provided…
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School’s open field will be for sports $500,000 restoration is for jogging paths, baseball diamonds; PTA’s parking revenues must be replaced, however
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‘American Desert’ – Predation hovers
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Nisei proudly served U.S. during World War II Patriots: Despite racism at home, many members of the second generation of Japanese Americans served valiantly during World War II.
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Boskie put on DL after shot for elbow Yan is recalled to take spot in Tuesday doubleheader
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Notable
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Love, Leonard show their PGA mettle Co-leaders ahead by 7, only players under par
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Terps have mind to run Football: Ron Vanderlinden and Craig Johnson bring the ball-control offense to Maryland that proved so successful at Northwestern.
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Man slain by officer is mourned as martyr, symbol of ‘injustices’ Protesters seek criminal charges
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Ice cream social at St. Philip’s on Thursday
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Broader study of water needed, delegate writesI…
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A college mom’s broken heart
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Asbestos saga drags on Does delay in settlement mean tobacco suits also will be hard to resolve?
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Guv’s great giveaway game show
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Joe Strauss’ O’s week in review
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 49, Pakistan’s top…
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Paleotourists: Tourists dig in at dinosaur-bone sites
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Woods limps into final round Double bogey, bogey close hobbles chances for win
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Disciplining of youths is a predictor of crime Adult intervention leads to lower rates, study says
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Lead toll in rehabs studied EPA measuring exposure during old-house fix-ups; Children most susceptible; Peak times of risk include the replacing of home’s windows
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The ball’s in your court for Wimbledon ’98 Tickets: It’s not too soon to think about next year. However, there is no guarantee of seats unless you choose a package deal.
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A bit of terminal fun? Airports have answer Trend: Children’s play areas rise in popularity as more youngsters take to the skies. It’s all part of a plan to make happier fliers.
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The most spectacular and romantic art form Opera: A few very accessible books and you will know all you need to enjoy it immensely.; Instant Culture
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Turkish amnesty
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Paleotourists: Discovery! A bit of tooth or bone makes all the work worthwhile
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Summer of malaise for conservatives
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Jackson installed as 20th president of NAREB
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Pros, amateurs gear up for Potomac Bassmaster
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10-alarm brush fire scorches 25 acres of dry grass Low-level blaze burned field since Thursday
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Bills’ Levy, 72, isn’t ready to fade away
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East Coast phone giant Bell Atlantic: Approval of Nynex merger gives $30 billion company vast market power.
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The freedom to always be in touch
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Stealing pennants is forte of Henderson Angels hope he acquires what he did as new A, Jay
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Farmers worry as price of milk falls Decline eclipses concern over drought; saps primary income; ‘It will take a few years for us to come out of this’
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A flaw lies beneath the crown of white Trees: The lovely Bradford pear, welcomed into suburbs in the ’60s, has grown to be a neighborhood hazard.
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Three tournaments highlight schedule for UM women
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Wait for doctor is getting shorter for many patients Promptness becomes a coveted value in competitive environment
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Staying home to go to work Homework: No matter their reasons for starting home-based businesses, those who do seek one thing in common — control of their lives.
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Man slain by officer is mourned as martyr, symbol of ‘injustices’ Protesters seek criminal charges
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Love, Leonard show their PGA mettle Co-leaders ahead by 7, only players under par
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10.2 million reasons to keep eye on Devil Rays’ prospect White
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A weekend ruined by computer It’s Wednesday and things are still not right with a voodoo-hexed machine
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Erie Canal communities get $131 million to develop tourism Plans include shops, housing, marinas, restaurants, trails
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Boskie put on DL after shot for elbow Yan is recalled to take spot in Tuesday doubleheader
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Charles Edwin Randol, 54, drug enforcement officer
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Crooked brokers on Bulletin Board should be shunned by investors
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Storybook treasure awaiting the seeker Hidden-away Relay proud of its history, building its tomorrows
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1995 Figaro, Campo de Borja ($6).This Spanish…
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Ryder slots are there for taking Maggert, Duval among those fighting to make it
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Notable
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Dairy farmers worry as milk prices decline Decrease eclipses concern over drought, saps income
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Md. apartment developments win Award of Excellence
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Save that busby
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Out sends an editor on the ‘circuit’ Lifestyle: The marathon bacchanals known in the gay community as circuit parties are scrutinized.
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Rosario proving to be a good catch Catcher’s bat improves, complements solid defense; Minor-league notebook
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25 years ago More than 150 residents…
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Hardball act casts Modell in new light
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Pyramids, tourists don’t mix Monuments: Passageways inside the ancient tombs are closing for repairs.
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Light rail: heavy-duty design job Extension: The one-third-mile Penn Station link posed difficult design problems. It required a tight curve and a steep drop, and it had to avoid interfering with Amtrak operations.
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Charles Edwin Randol, 54, drug enforcement officer
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Eastern bloc winds way to Md. blocks Ukrainian, Romanian, Russian immigrants are helping fellow expatriates find homes in U.S.
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10 years of celebrating black history in Howard
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Ribbons reaped, good times sown, annual county fair comes to close Heat temporarily slows attendance
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Guv’s great giveaway game show
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Wholesale grower plans for next season Supplier: Bonnie Plant Farm in Union Springs, Ala., produces seeds and plants sold in 23 states.
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Yuck! Touchy-feely he-men: Image: Some Hollywood tough guys are belying their movie personas by turning ever so sensitive off the screen.
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Investment for the multitudes Invention: Seventy-three years after the first mutual fund, it is the investment of choice for 63 million Americans who have poured in $3.63 trillion.
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Despair turns into suicide for six in South Boston 70 teens hospitalized since January for trying or thinking of killing selves
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Broader study of water needed, delegate writesI…
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Skier’s lesions linked to Pfiesteria Microorganism ‘most likely’ caused illness, doctor says
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Ryder slots are there for taking Maggert, Duval among those fighting to make it
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Following the parade to our home
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Wait for doctor is getting shorter for many patients Promptness becomes a coveted value in competitive environment
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A photo started it: Newspaper picture brings together strangers linked to Buchenwald
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10-alarm brush fire scorches 25 acres of dry grass Low-level blaze burned field since Thursday
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Lutheran denomination may ease 16th-century quarrel with Rome But this week’s assembly may balk at closer ties with Episcopal Church
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Value of being guinea pig Medical studies are more ethical today and can help blacks
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Some annual flowers drop seeds and regrow Types: Hollyhocks, cleome, four-o’clocks, dianthus, balsam and nigella can come back.
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Out sends an editor on the ‘circuit’ Lifestyle: The marathon bacchanals known in the gay community as circuit parties are scrutinized.
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William F. Driscoll, 80, controller for car agencies
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So hospitably Southern A new $500,000 home in Howard welcomes neighbors in style
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Rhodes molding Eagles to his ideas ‘Bush-league’ play reappears in preseason
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1995 Figaro, Campo de Borja ($6).This Spanish…
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10.2 million reasons to keep eye on Devil Rays’ prospect White
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Betsy the chimp’s brush with greatness Zoo: She was called the Paintin Primate, and her ‘artwork’ sold for $40 apiece. There were plenty of buyers.
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Thank you, RexA tribute to Rex Barney:Thank…
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Boyz in the choir Randy Roberts lived two lives — one on the streets, dealing drugs, and one in the church, praising God. There came a time when he had to choose between the two.
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Grant-A-Wish fund-raiser puts celebrity behind the eight ball
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A bit of terminal fun? Airports have answer Trend: Children’s play areas rise in popularity as more youngsters take to the skies. It’s all part of a plan to make happier fliers.
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Dairy farmers face falling milk prices Decline threatens primary income sources
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7 in 6th rally Orioles, 10-9 Angels deck Krivda, lead 7-1, but fall to 8-hit inning, 6 Surhoff RBIs
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Crooked brokers on Bulletin Board should be shunned by investors
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Dairy farmers worry as milk prices decline Decrease eclipses concern over drought, saps income
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Bills’ Levy, 72, isn’t ready to fade away
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Notable
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Details contribute much to Federal-style home Design: Research is the key to beginning a restoration, which does not require spending a fortune.
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Writing to mother
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Info workers: More people work in the…
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Women and work – public and private
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East Coast phone giant Bell Atlantic: Approval of Nynex merger gives $30 billion company vast market power.
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Schools should treat tobacco like alcohol, drugsEven…
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Novels of August: posh, pretty, hungry
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Mortgage insurance relief stalled in Senate Republican infighting snarls D’Amato’s bill in his committee
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Prado, Snit have nose for finish line G. O’Keefe settles for 2nd in featured Twixt Stakes
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Maryland Historical Society expands exhibit on Baltimore
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A weekend ruined by computer It’s Wednesday and things are still not right with a voodoo-hexed machine
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A flaw lies beneath the crown of white Trees: The lovely Bradford pear, welcomed into suburbs in the ’60s, has grown to be a neighborhood hazard.
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Asbestos saga drags on Does delay in settlement mean tobacco suits also will be hard to resolve?
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Forget the cow – blame Chicago fire on Peg Leg Title insurance lawyer researches 1871 records
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Sierra Club endorses candidates for mayor Snowden, Johnson favorably impressed environmental group
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 49, Pakistan’s top…
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The odd couple of U.S. diplomacy The secretary of state and Jesse Helms form an unlikely team
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Probation program abused Audit report: Unconscionable lack of supervision has needlessly threatened project.
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Joe Strauss’ O’s week in review
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Jackson installed as 20th president of NAREB
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Storybook treasure awaiting the seeker Hidden-away Relay proud of its history, building its tomorrows
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Where to watch others do the work Book: Guidebook tells which factories offer tours, for a sweat-free vacation experience.
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What was used in the past is loved now Antiques: Just about anything can be a collectible, and with a little imagination, can usually fit right in the house.
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Turkish amnesty
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Colleens have Ireland in common Friendship: Catholic and Protestant, two girls an ocean away from a troubled province find they speak the same language.
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If you’ve got a pizza, your family has a meal
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The next big move may occur abroad
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Dreams to unfold at Port Discovery Children’s museum will impart knowledge with a magic wand
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Disciplining of youths is a predictor of crime Adult intervention leads to lower rates, study says
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The freedom to always be in touch
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BaseballGiants: Optioned P Pat Rapp to Triple-A…
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‘American Desert’ – Predation hovers
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Private libraries: Take a book in your hands and consider the alternative
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Computers monitor animals and crops on Virginia farms Scanners gather data on fertility of cattle, effectiveness of fertilizer
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Info workers: More people work in the…
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School’s open field will be for sports $500,000 restoration is for jogging paths, baseball diamonds; PTA’s parking revenues must be replaced, however
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Dairy farmers face falling milk prices Decline threatens primary income sources
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150 years ago in The SunAug. 17:…
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Familiar place in Fells Point reopens with a new identity Restaurant: At Captain Louie’s Seafood Grill, the appetizers and desserts were excellent, but the rest of the meal disappointed.
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Novels of August: posh, pretty, hungry
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Neck scare renews Lewis’ enthusiasm Appreciative linebacker glad to be back on field
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The next big move may occur abroad
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Sinclair to shun high definition TV for channels Broadcaster prefers splitting signals to airing flawless picture; A way to battle cable; Technology offers industry a choice: HDTV, more shows
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Sierra Club endorses candidates for mayor Snowden, Johnson favorably impressed environmental group
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Nisei proudly served U.S. during World War II Patriots: Despite racism at home, many members of the second generation of Japanese Americans served valiantly during World War II.
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Betsy the chimp’s brush with greatness Zoo: She was called the Paintin Primate, and her ‘artwork’ sold for $40 apiece. There were plenty of buyers.
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Despair turns into suicide for six in South Boston 70 teens hospitalized since January for trying or thinking of killing selves
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Garden bargains Thanks to the weather, many good deals are to be found right now. But consumers should exercise some caution.
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7 in 6th rally Orioles, 10-9 Angels deck Krivda, lead 7-1, but fall to 8-hit inning, 6 Surhoff RBIs
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Storybook treasure awaiting the seeker