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4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A10 Sunday, October 11, 1998 THE DAILY TIMES Salisbury, Md. THEFT: Credit card theft can strip a person's identity CREDIT, from Page A1 No missing credit cards. No eyewitnesses. $1,100 in mysterious charges on a monthly statement. But it's not just limited to credit cards.

"This comes up so many times, we're really unsure what the extent of the problem is," Maryland Assistant Attorney General John Nethercut said. "It runs the gamut from stolen credit cards to stolen identities." A visit to an unsuspecting victim's mailbox can yield everything from bank statements to pre-approved credit cards. Absconding with these items before the rightful owner even realizes they are gone, a thief can ratchet up thousands of dollars in illicit purchases before anyone is the wiser. The Maryland Attorney General's Office also strongly cautions against divulging Social Security numbers, even if a business refuses a sale unless the number is given. A call to the state's Motor Vehicle Administration can be used to discover a person's name, address, birth date, height, weight and driving record.

Coupled with a stolen Social Security number, the combination of information can be costly. "Once your personal information is out there," Nethercut said, "it's extremely hard to 'pull back." While there are foolproof protections from identity theft, officials said vigilance and a keen eye on monthly statements are the best methods. Salisbury Police Sgt. Paul Simon, the head of the city's crime prevention unit, recommends people contact the MVA to place a block on releasing personal information. This can be done by calling the MVA at 888-682-3772.

Simon also suggests people scrutinize their credit bills and bank statements for fraudulent purchases. Federal law allows credit clients 30 days to dispute unauthorized charges. Contacting credit companies and police as soon as those charges appear, Simon said, reduces the chances the cardholder will be stuck with the bill. Simon also suggests shredding unwanted credit card and loan applications, as well as being extremely wary about divulging personal information especially Social Security numbers. But even the professionals can fall victim to identity thieves.

Simon, an 11-year police veteran who specializes in crime prevention, made an unpleasant discovery a few years ago when he found someone had stolen his credit card number and run up a few hundred dollars in the Baltimore area. Simon didn't have to pay the charges, but he still doesn't know how the thief got his number. "You're never immune to this," Simon said. "But you can make it harder." Tips you can use to help prevent theft: You may not be able to prevent identity theft, but there are a few ways to cut your chances of becoming a victim. card, shield the keypad from shoulder surfers who might try to steal your identification number.

Protect your Social Security I Shred pre approved credit number by never giving it out card offers. Simply throwing over the phone to anyone you them away leaves them suscepdon't know. The key to tible to dumpster divers. credit and banking accounts, Social I Scrutinize your monthly credit Security numbers are prime tar- statement for gets of the criminal element. any strange Don't carry extra credit cards, charges.

I Cancel all unused credit card your Social Security card, your accounts. birth certificate or your passport, except when necessary. I Keep a list of all credit cards, Never leave your receipts account numbers and customer behind at the automatic teller service telephone numbers. machine. Destroy them or keep Immediately report any susthem in a safe place.

pected identity thefts to your When using an ATM or phone local police agency. RACE: Power boats hit OC for boat championships $1,500 victory purse. RACE, from Page A1 But it's not about the money, plete with an entourage of said Brackney. three colorful Humvees, said "You do it for the fun and the Saturday's testing was basically hype," he laughed, shaking his a chance to check the boat's arms as he hums the theme gauges and fluids before today's from the old "Miami Vice" tele80-mile race up and down the vision show. "You do it for the shore.

high." Of course, at $6.75 for each Brackney, however, doesn't gallon of fuel, it's difficult to plan on getting too high today. blame Brackney for not wanti- After spending the year ng to put on more of a show on rebuilding the engine on the water yesterday. Burning 50 "Another Bad Move," Brackto 60 gallons of fuel an hour ney's team is using Ocean City when pushed to full throttle, the as warm-up for next month's New Jersey-based boat is big race in Key West, Fla. expected to use about 200 gal- "We're not going to push it," lons in today's race. he said.

"We don't want to blow A $1,350 gas bill for a shot at a the engine." BUDGET: Congress works Saturday to argue budget BUDGET, from Page A1 Nov. 3 elections. Republicans are also using it to contrast themselves with their Democratic opponents. "There are serious, legitimate objections on both sides," said House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga. "We're more conservative, want less Washington spending.

My hope is that we will be able, today and tomorrow, to reach a resolution." Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, said Clinton wants "tons more money controlled by his type of folks." He added, "We fully expect him to demagogue this issue, and that's all it is, pure and simple." One GOP aide familiar with the talks said that Saturday, a day after Clinton first made the education initiatives his top priority, was the first time White House bargainers raised it as an issue in budget talks that have lasted days. Donna Byrd Parsons SALISBURY Parsons, 54, day, Oct. 10, Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of Clarence L. Byrd of Princess Anne and the late Mary Ellen Brown Donna Byrd of here died Satur1998, at Peninsula Donna Byrd Parsons She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Salisbury and was a graduate of Peninsula General School of Nursing.

She retired from the Wicomico County Health Department as a registered nurse, and she previously worked for Dr. Andrew Mitchell. She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Parsons of Salisbury; a daughter and son-inlaw, Amy and Michael Kelley of Salisbury; two grandchildren, Sarah Kelley and Shawn Kelley of Salisbury; a sister and brother-in-law, Judith and Jerry Little of Statesville, N.C.; a niece, Jennifer Hix of Olin, N.C.; and a nephew, Jason Little of Statesville, N.C. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.

Monday at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury where friends may call between 7 and 9 tonight and one hour prior to Monday's service. Interment will be in Springhill Memory Gardens, near Hebron. The Rev. John Mitchell will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, Md.

21803. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. Deaths Elsewhere Clark M. Clifford, Washington insider WASHINGTON (AP)- Clark M. Clifford, the consummate Washington insider and a top adviser to four Democratic presidents, died early Saturday morning.

Clifford, who was 91, had been in ill health in recent years a period that saw his once distinguished reputation tarnished by an international banking scandal. No one in Washington, no one in the country, operated so close to power for so long. Clifford, a defense secretary in the Johnson administration, was a powerful attorney and an adviser who whispered into the ears of Harry S. Truman, Lyndon Johnson, John F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter.

Clifford played a role in 11 presidential campaigns. He was the genius behind Truman's startling victory over Thomas Dewey in 1948 when no one gave the president a chance. He never ran for office and was on the government payroll only five of his 46 years in the capital. In his memoirs, Counsel to the President, Clifford said he rejected Truman's suggestion that he take a seat on the Supreme Court, and that Johnson offered him the posts of ambassador to the United Nations, national security adviser, CIA director and undersecretary of state, all of which he turned down. Obituaries CAMBRIDGE Fulton M.

Moore, 82, of here died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, at the Chesapeake Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge. Born April 3, 1916, in Elliott, he was a son of the late Alonzo McKendree and Tommie Sellers Moore. He was preceded by his spouse, Emma Johnson Moore. He was raised in Cambridge and was a 1933 graduate of Cambridge High School.

He received a bachelor of science degree in 1936 upon graduation from Parks Air College in St. Louis. While at Parks Air College, he received his air transport pilot's license and his airplane and engine mechanic's license. His first work in professional aviation was as a meteorologist at Parks Air College. He joined the Missouri National Guard 110th Observation Squadron in 1938, where he met Charles Lindbergh and was a member of the 110th.

He was on duty as a 2nd Lt. in the Army during 1939 and was assigned to Randolph Field in San Antonio. He was assigned to Parks Air College during World War IL, where he was an instructor and trained many pilots for the Army Air Corps. He was married in 1941 to the former Margaret Warren from Los Angeles. After the war, he returned to Cambridge, where he was employed by the Cambridge Wire Cloth Co.

as director of purchasing. His wife passed away in September 1971 and, in June 1973, he married the former Emma Johnson, who passed away in August 1986. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church. He was a member and past commodore of the Cambridge Yacht Club, the Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Association and the OX-5 Club of America. He was instrumental in the development of the annual Antique Fly-In at Horns Point.

He was also interested in hydroplane racing and enjoyed painting and building model boats and airplanes. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy M. and Yola T. Booze of Cambridge; three stepsons, Wayne A. Johnson, Judge Donald F.

Johnson and Jeffrey L. Johnson, all of Cambridge; four stepgrandchildren, Gregory W. Donald F. Johnson Emmajane J. Olinde and Maggie Johnson; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and a brother, Crawford Moore of Houston.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Thomas Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour before the service. The Rev. Gloria S. Attix will officiate.

Interment will take place in East New Market Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorchester Heritage Museum, 1904 Horn Point Road, Cambridge, Md. 21613. In Loving Memory Of Delima Mae Johnson Jones August 12, 1988 and Homer Reynold Wright, Sr. September 8, 1992 Thank you for giving us SO many precious memories.

You will always have a very special place in our hearts. Love, Raymond and Dollie Fulton M. Moore HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOME A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Personal Choices. "We pride ourselves on giving professional and timely service. When families come to us for cremation services, we Rick Holloway can give them the level of service they deserve.

With our on-site crematory, cremations can be quickly returned to the families for final memorial services. fair 501 Hill Snow Road Salisbury, MD 21804 Phone: 410-742-5141 SALISBURY Burnley C. Wilder, 79, of here died Friday, Oct. 9, 1998, at the Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Silas W.

and Florence Walter Wilder. He owned and operated Salisbury Electric Co. for 34 years and was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of VFW Post 194 and was a past master and past chaplain of Masonic Lodge 91 in Salisbury, where he was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member and on the Legion of Honor at Boumi Temple in Baltimore.

He was a member of Tall Cedars of Lebanon and Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Jane Wilder of Salisbury; two children, Lois Brittingham of Dagsboro and Burnley C. Wilder Jr. of Lewes, two grandchildren, Deana Lynch and Burnley Wilder III, both of Millsboro; three great-grandchildren, Joshua Wilder, Peyton Lynch and Logan Lynch, all of Millsboro; two stepgrandchildren, Lori Bailey of Frankford and Crystal Hastings of Lewes; one sister; Beulah M. Blackwell of Norfolk; and two nieces.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, where friends may call between 7 and 9 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to Tuesday's service. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Norfolk. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 2233, Salisbury, Md.

21802-2233. The Daily Times does not charge for Death Notices, which are carried as a matter of public record. The more detailed Obituaries are prepared and submitted through the funeral director, based on information provided and paid for by the families of the deceased. Burnley C. Wilder Salisbury's Historic Lakefront Cemetery Our waterview, shaded gravesites and columbariums have brought families together since 1873.

Non-profit, affiliated with St. Peter's Episcopal Church. PARSOnS CEMETERY SINCE 1873 N. Division St. 410-749-6571 Death Notices ELSIE JONES MELVIN, 89, of Chincoteague died Friday, Oct.

9, 1998, at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Salyer Funeral Home in Chincoteague. Interment will follow in Mechanics Cemetery in Chincoteague. FULTON M.

MOORE, 82, of Cambridge died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, at the Chesapeake Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Thomas Funeral Home in Cambridge, where friends may call one hour before the service. Interment will follow in East New Market Cemetery.

DONNA BYRD PARSONS, 54, of Salisbury died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, where friends may call between and 9 tonight and one hour prior to Monday's service. Interment will follow in Springhill Memory Gardens, near Hebron.

BURNLEY C. WILDER, 79, of Salisbury died Friday, Oct. 9, 1998, at the Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, where friends may call between 7 and 9 p.m.

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Senators gave speeches on subjects ranging from education to the retirement of Sen. Dale Bumpers, D-Ark. The House rushed through a stack of bills, mostly uncontroversial measures on parks and veterans' benefits..