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88-year-old World War II veteran honored for his military service
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comJohn Leather wears earplugs to church, but it’s not the sermon that the 88-year-old World War II veteran is trying to muffle. He said he wears the earplugs to drown out the rumble of a drum that’s played when the congregation sings hymns....Tags: Flat Feet, Human Interest, Heroism, Arts and Culture, Wars and Interventions
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Outdoor workers bundle up in battle against bitter cold temperatures
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comRichard Roberts of Clear Spring was outside Tuesday, selling Baltimore Ravens gear at the intersection of Dual Highway and Mount Aetna Road. “It’s all right as long as the wind isn’t blowing,” said Roberts, 60. “I’ve...Tags: Hypothermia, Edgewood, Aetna Inc., Career and Workplace, Hospitals and Clinics
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Tips on how to keep children healthy and happy during winter months
marieg@herald-mail.comFrom sledding and skiing to building a snowman in the backyard, winter offers a wonderland of fun activities for children. But the cold-weather months can also pose safety concerns, such as frostbite and hypothermia, recreational mishaps and the spread...Tags: Physiology, Flu, Preventative Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics, Nosebleeds
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Ferry Hill Place on road to recovery
timr@herald-mail.comIn the early part of the 19th century, Ferry Hill Place might have been considered the center of the New World. It was the bridge between the important Eastern cities and the Western frontier, the northernmost outpost of the southern states and the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Sociology, Culture
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Chilling Frostbite run could lead to more laurels for Hardy
kauffman@herald-mail.comTwo years ago as a sophomore, Williamsport’s Evan Hardy took second place in the Maryland Class 1A 3,200-meter run at the state indoor track & field championships, finishing in 10 minutes, 19.43 seconds. The winner was Smithsburg senior David...Tags: Thomas Johnson, Francis Scott Key
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Veterans of Korean War remember fighting cold, Chinese
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comEditor's note: On June 25, 1950, communist forces of North Korea attacked South Korea to begin the Korean War. Early in the fighting, South Korean defenses were pushed back to a small pocket of resistance on the southeast coast of the country until...Tags: Physical Conditions, United Nations, Athletes, Human Interest, International Military Interventions
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A story of survival
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comAmerica's entry into World War II was only a few months away when Lester Hart dropped off his brother at the military inception station in Washington, D.C. It was the summer of 1941, and Harold Hart and some of his friends had enlisted in the Army Air...Tags: Physical Conditions, Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), Human Interest, Tourism and Leisure, Prisoners and Detainees
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Take precautions to keep animals warm, too
jsemler@umd.eduBaby, it’s cold outside. As I write this, the area is experiencing cold temperatures. I remember hearing earlier this year that December was one of our coldest. During times like these, it is hard to take these global warming prophets seriously. ...Tags: Skin, Physical Conditions, Weather, Diseases and Illnesses, Health
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Help keep man and beast warm this winter
Baby it’s cold outside. As I write this, the area is experiencing cold temperatures. I remember hearing earlier this year that December was one of our coldest. During times like these, it is hard to take these global-warming prophets seriously. ...Tags: Physical Conditions, Skin, Weather, Diseases and Illnesses, Health
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Explosion Reported At Enfield Business, Two Workers Injured
The Hartford CourantA ruptured propane tank at Eastern Metal Treating Inc. on Bacon Road sent two workers to the hospital Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said. Officials were called to the business at 28 Bacon Road for a report of an explosion. Chief Charlie Macsata of... -
Turtle can freeze solid and survive, and we have those same genes
This post has been corrected, as indicated below.Look beyond the western painted turtle's colorful stripes and you’ll find an animal that seems to have nearly magical powers. A baby western painted turtle can freeze solid, and as long as nothing cracks it in half or tampers with it too much, the...Tags: Science and Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Hypothermia, Biology, Medical Research
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Medal of Honor goes to Korean War chaplain
WASHINGTON — When men who served in the Korean War with Emil Kapaun describe him, they do not talk about the acts most commonly associated with the Medal of Honor: He fell on no grenades, captured no enemy machine guns, killed no enemy soldiers....
Tags: Leon Panetta, Human Interest, Heroism, Wars and Interventions, Prisoners and Detainees
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