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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON AUGUST 03, 1998

NEWS

Women's Club of Annapolis celebrates 80th birthday By Melinda Rice | Melinda Rice,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
FireWestminster: Firefighters responded at 6: 17 p.m...
FiresSykesville: Firefighters responded at 9: 50 p.m...
FiresMount Airy: Firefighters responded to a brush fire on...
Starr persuaded Ms. Lewinsky the way a gentleman would. He... By Dan Berger
Reform bill vote expected today House likely to pass long-awaited measure on campaign finance By Jonathan Weisman | Jonathan Weisman,SUN NATIONAL STAFF
Behind Clarence Thomas' strange complaint is one very angry man By Jack W. Germond and Jules Witcover
3 seriously injured in Queen Anne's car crash Florida-to-Boston driver fell asleep, hit guardrail By FROM STAFF REPORTS
Balancing duty to books and computers Baltimore region: Libraries face challenge to maintain high ground in a high-tech world.
Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes in Baltimore and... By Richard Irwin
Md. reading plan flawed, experts say Authorities say report is unlikely to improve student performance By Marego Athans | Marego Athans,SUN STAFF
Westminster High graduate realizes goal of being fighter pilot By Lisa Breslin | Lisa Breslin,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
New elementary school in Carroll holds open house Eldersburg facility is largest in county By Jackie Powder | Jackie Powder,SUN STAFF
Need for speed satisfied by radio-controlled cars By Sally Voris | Sally Voris,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
55-degree low at BWI breaks 41-year mark cool nights to linger BY A SUN STAFF WRITER
Two men killed in crash of vintage warplane Accident in Queen Anne's occurs just after takeoff By Richard Irwin | Richard Irwin,SUN STAFF
Grounded and soaring Hobby: Members of the Baltimore Area Soaring Society are builders and pilots of radio-controlled model gliders. By Douglas Birch | Douglas Birch,SUN STAFF
Harold Shue, 95, the oldest person to serve as a mayor in...
Sauerbrey not sour, just wanted to ensure election was...
Construction mess, long lines of traffic have some Annapolis merchants smiling Business has picked up as motorists notice stores By Dan Thanh Dang | Dan Thanh Dang,SUN STAFF
In Baltimore CityMount Street bridge detour, construction... By From staff reports
Instant mobility, no headaches Car sharing: Even in free-wheeling Germany, it has grown from idealism into a profitable industry. By Mary Williams Walsh | Mary Williams Walsh,LOS ANGELES TIMES
Neighborhood pastor sees decades of change Dispute with nearby condos will pass, she says By Joe Mathews | Joe Mathews,SUN STAFF
Military graduates opt for NFL fame Navy's McCoy joins ranks of academy men signing pro contracts By Neal Thompson | Neal Thompson,SUN STAFF
Dispute comes out of leaky storm drain Rosedale resident, county disagree on damage cause, who should pay for repairs By Jamie Smith | Jamie Smith,SUN STAFF
Wess Burall, 78, sold, repaired tractorsWess Burall, a...
New school nearly ready Eldersburg elementary cost $8.5 million By Jackie Powder | Jackie Powder,SUN STAFF
More credit sought for weighty subjects Parents in Howard say students lose scholarship chances By Erika D. Peterman | Erika D. Peterman,SUN STAFF
Anthony Baikauskas, 91, tool maker By Jamie Smith | Jamie Smith,SUN STAFF
Police aim for shot of reality Training video offers different scenarios, tracks hits and misses By Peter Hermann | Peter Hermann,SUN STAFF
Searching for ancestors in Africa Fossils may prove continent is origin of modern humans By Gilbert A. Lewthwaite | Gilbert A. Lewthwaite,SUN FOREIGN STAFF
Firefighters rescue family from unit near blaze Natives of China trapped in apartment by flames By Joe Mathews and Richard Irwin | Joe Mathews and Richard Irwin,SUN STAFF
Animal activists criticize agency Rescue organizations charge city director is not responding By Gerard Shields | Gerard Shields,SUN STAFF
Robbins, master of ballet, Broadway
Man, 39, dies while swimming at Sandy Point Autopsy set in death of El Salvador native BY A SUN STAFF WRITER
Getting a better line on the bay Before the TIES project, scientists had little idea of how the Chesapeake's baby fish and crabs hide from predators and reach adulthood. By Rita R. Colwell
Norman Handy Sr. helps addicts from experience Heroin: The outspoken councilman and pastor who guides users to recovery knows how rough the path is because he has traveled it himself. By Robert Guy Matthews | Robert Guy Matthews,SUN STAFF

ENTERTAINMENT

Police take their investigations to cyberspace Wanted: Investigators hope Internet will help solve crimes. By Del Quentin Wilber | Del Quentin Wilber,Sun Staff
Best laptop carrier costs a bundle - but less than repairs... By Gareth Branwyn
New mininotebook computers take the ache out of lugging electronics Bantamweight: This category of PC offers Windows 98 performance in $1,500-to-$2,300 range. By David Stein | David Stein,San Francisco Chronicle
Web cookies usually not bad for you Help Line By James Coates | James Coates,Chicago Tribune
Choosing the right PC for college By Mike Himowitz
Disney Blast Online opens to Mac users Entertainment: This excellent Internet site for children can be used free for a limited time and by subscription thereafter By Dave Zeiler | Dave Zeiler,Sun Staff
Equal access for all Advocates for the disabled are asking Web designers to make pages accessible By Michael Stroh | Michael Stroh,Sun Staff
High-tech toys not just for adult kids anymore Trend: More and more, dolls and other children's playthings run on computer chips. By John M. Moran | John M. Moran,Hartford Courant

FEATURES

A Schaeferean Drama: Act IV By Laura Lippman
Poll finds attitude about Ms., what name follows By Knight Ridder/Tribune
Dance to the beat YAK'S CORNER
Strong Mama Rose propels 'Gypsy' Irrepressible: Theatre on the Hill succeeds with its production of the Jerome Robbins musical based on the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. By J. Wynn Rousuck | J. Wynn Rousuck,SUN THEATER CRITIC
Auditions By Karin Remesch
Classic treasures of Hollywood's past Film: It's not every day you'll find 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' sharing a bill with W.C. Fields. Orpheum's festival offers rare view of movie gold. By Chris Kaltenbach | Chris Kaltenbach,SUN STAFF
Maid in the Shade While vacationers play on the shore, a hotel housekeeper fills the order of the day: cool, clean rooms. The work is hard, but always interesting. By SARAH PEKKANEN | SARAH PEKKANEN,SUN STAFF
Here's something to chew on: Gum wraps itself in respectability By Andrea Higbie | Andrea Higbie,NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE

BUSINESS

Below are insider transactions of 1,000 shares or more for...
August 3-6 American Institute of Biological Sciences...
Recent filings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of...
New positionDeCocco appointed VP at Ryland GroupThe Ryland...
Folks married to tax cheaters among those helped by new law By Jane Bryant Quinn | Jane Bryant Quinn,Washington Post Writers Group
Selling 'St. You Decide' Religion: An Episcopal priest in Walkersville has launched an ad campaign aimed at those who have been turned off by religion, and he is finding success: His congregation is growing. By June Arney | June Arney,SUN STAFF

SPORTS

Ponson aces O's test as Royal pain Arm stiff in warm-ups, maturing rookie works his way past K.C., 9-2 By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF
Card Orosco talks of trumping Wilhelm By Ken Rosenthal
BaseballAstros: Designated 1B J. R. Phillips for...
Ravens newcomer By Eduardo A. Encina
Hot corner
AL stars
NL stars
Hot corner
Day-to-day Hammonds has one to remember Determined to 'find a way to post,' outfielder gets 3 hits, first HR since May By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF dTC
Tour's finale far from grand Usual revelry clouded by doping scandals By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Never a dull Hairston moment Baysox infielder displays temper, then asked to show versatility at new position By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF
Storck defends in City Am Druzgala a 4-time runner-up By John W. Stewart | John W. Stewart,SUN STAFF
Frederick hurts knee, out for several weeks Washington or Ward could fill his place at end Mike Preston and Eduardo A. Encina By Mike Preston Pub Date: 8/03/98 | Mike Preston Pub Date: 8/03/98,SUN STAFF
Baines, Alomar ready to return Baines, Davis to share DH By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF
Blackshear shares in load Ravens: Although teammates Jonathan Ogden and Orlando Brown receive the bulk of the attention, the right guard does his bit to beef up the offensive line. By Ryan Basen | Ryan Basen,CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON AUGUST 03, 1998

NEWS

Women's Club of Annapolis celebrates 80th birthday By Melinda Rice | Melinda Rice,SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Starr persuaded Ms. Lewinsky the way a gentleman would. He... By Dan Berger

Reform bill vote expected today House likely to pass long-awaited measure on campaign finance By Jonathan Weisman | Jonathan Weisman,SUN NATIONAL STAFF

Behind Clarence Thomas' strange complaint is one very angry man By Jack W. Germond and Jules Witcover

3 seriously injured in Queen Anne's car crash Florida-to-Boston driver fell asleep, hit guardrail By FROM STAFF REPORTS

Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes in Baltimore and... By Richard Irwin

Md. reading plan flawed, experts say Authorities say report is unlikely to improve student performance By Marego Athans | Marego Athans,SUN STAFF

Westminster High graduate realizes goal of being fighter pilot By Lisa Breslin | Lisa Breslin,SPECIAL TO THE SUN

New elementary school in Carroll holds open house Eldersburg facility is largest in county By Jackie Powder | Jackie Powder,SUN STAFF

Need for speed satisfied by radio-controlled cars By Sally Voris | Sally Voris,SPECIAL TO THE SUN

55-degree low at BWI breaks 41-year mark cool nights to linger BY A SUN STAFF WRITER

Two men killed in crash of vintage warplane Accident in Queen Anne's occurs just after takeoff By Richard Irwin | Richard Irwin,SUN STAFF

Grounded and soaring Hobby: Members of the Baltimore Area Soaring Society are builders and pilots of radio-controlled model gliders. By Douglas Birch | Douglas Birch,SUN STAFF

Construction mess, long lines of traffic have some Annapolis merchants smiling Business has picked up as motorists notice stores By Dan Thanh Dang | Dan Thanh Dang,SUN STAFF

In Baltimore CityMount Street bridge detour, construction... By From staff reports

Instant mobility, no headaches Car sharing: Even in free-wheeling Germany, it has grown from idealism into a profitable industry. By Mary Williams Walsh | Mary Williams Walsh,LOS ANGELES TIMES

Neighborhood pastor sees decades of change Dispute with nearby condos will pass, she says By Joe Mathews | Joe Mathews,SUN STAFF

Military graduates opt for NFL fame Navy's McCoy joins ranks of academy men signing pro contracts By Neal Thompson | Neal Thompson,SUN STAFF

Dispute comes out of leaky storm drain Rosedale resident, county disagree on damage cause, who should pay for repairs By Jamie Smith | Jamie Smith,SUN STAFF

New school nearly ready Eldersburg elementary cost $8.5 million By Jackie Powder | Jackie Powder,SUN STAFF

More credit sought for weighty subjects Parents in Howard say students lose scholarship chances By Erika D. Peterman | Erika D. Peterman,SUN STAFF

Anthony Baikauskas, 91, tool maker By Jamie Smith | Jamie Smith,SUN STAFF

Police aim for shot of reality Training video offers different scenarios, tracks hits and misses By Peter Hermann | Peter Hermann,SUN STAFF

Searching for ancestors in Africa Fossils may prove continent is origin of modern humans By Gilbert A. Lewthwaite | Gilbert A. Lewthwaite,SUN FOREIGN STAFF

Firefighters rescue family from unit near blaze Natives of China trapped in apartment by flames By Joe Mathews and Richard Irwin | Joe Mathews and Richard Irwin,SUN STAFF

Animal activists criticize agency Rescue organizations charge city director is not responding By Gerard Shields | Gerard Shields,SUN STAFF

Man, 39, dies while swimming at Sandy Point Autopsy set in death of El Salvador native BY A SUN STAFF WRITER

Getting a better line on the bay Before the TIES project, scientists had little idea of how the Chesapeake's baby fish and crabs hide from predators and reach adulthood. By Rita R. Colwell

Norman Handy Sr. helps addicts from experience Heroin: The outspoken councilman and pastor who guides users to recovery knows how rough the path is because he has traveled it himself. By Robert Guy Matthews | Robert Guy Matthews,SUN STAFF

ENTERTAINMENT

Police take their investigations to cyberspace Wanted: Investigators hope Internet will help solve crimes. By Del Quentin Wilber | Del Quentin Wilber,Sun Staff

Best laptop carrier costs a bundle - but less than repairs... By Gareth Branwyn

New mininotebook computers take the ache out of lugging electronics Bantamweight: This category of PC offers Windows 98 performance in $1,500-to-$2,300 range. By David Stein | David Stein,San Francisco Chronicle

Web cookies usually not bad for you Help Line By James Coates | James Coates,Chicago Tribune

Choosing the right PC for college By Mike Himowitz

Disney Blast Online opens to Mac users Entertainment: This excellent Internet site for children can be used free for a limited time and by subscription thereafter By Dave Zeiler | Dave Zeiler,Sun Staff

Equal access for all Advocates for the disabled are asking Web designers to make pages accessible By Michael Stroh | Michael Stroh,Sun Staff

High-tech toys not just for adult kids anymore Trend: More and more, dolls and other children's playthings run on computer chips. By John M. Moran | John M. Moran,Hartford Courant

FEATURES

A Schaeferean Drama: Act IV By Laura Lippman

Poll finds attitude about Ms., what name follows By Knight Ridder/Tribune

Strong Mama Rose propels 'Gypsy' Irrepressible: Theatre on the Hill succeeds with its production of the Jerome Robbins musical based on the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. By J. Wynn Rousuck | J. Wynn Rousuck,SUN THEATER CRITIC

Auditions By Karin Remesch

Classic treasures of Hollywood's past Film: It's not every day you'll find 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' sharing a bill with W.C. Fields. Orpheum's festival offers rare view of movie gold. By Chris Kaltenbach | Chris Kaltenbach,SUN STAFF

Maid in the Shade While vacationers play on the shore, a hotel housekeeper fills the order of the day: cool, clean rooms. The work is hard, but always interesting. By SARAH PEKKANEN | SARAH PEKKANEN,SUN STAFF

Here's something to chew on: Gum wraps itself in respectability By Andrea Higbie | Andrea Higbie,NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE

BUSINESS

Folks married to tax cheaters among those helped by new law By Jane Bryant Quinn | Jane Bryant Quinn,Washington Post Writers Group

Selling 'St. You Decide' Religion: An Episcopal priest in Walkersville has launched an ad campaign aimed at those who have been turned off by religion, and he is finding success: His congregation is growing. By June Arney | June Arney,SUN STAFF

SPORTS

Ponson aces O's test as Royal pain Arm stiff in warm-ups, maturing rookie works his way past K.C., 9-2 By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF

Card Orosco talks of trumping Wilhelm By Ken Rosenthal

Ravens newcomer By Eduardo A. Encina

Day-to-day Hammonds has one to remember Determined to 'find a way to post,' outfielder gets 3 hits, first HR since May By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF dTC

Tour's finale far from grand Usual revelry clouded by doping scandals By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE

Never a dull Hairston moment Baysox infielder displays temper, then asked to show versatility at new position By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF

Storck defends in City Am Druzgala a 4-time runner-up By John W. Stewart | John W. Stewart,SUN STAFF

Frederick hurts knee, out for several weeks Washington or Ward could fill his place at end Mike Preston and Eduardo A. Encina By Mike Preston Pub Date: 8/03/98 | Mike Preston Pub Date: 8/03/98,SUN STAFF

Baines, Alomar ready to return Baines, Davis to share DH By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF

Blackshear shares in load Ravens: Although teammates Jonathan Ogden and Orlando Brown receive the bulk of the attention, the right guard does his bit to beef up the offensive line. By Ryan Basen | Ryan Basen,CONTRIBUTING WRITER