Refugee crisis deepens as Kurds seek aid
Kurdish leaders say refugees dying from starvation and exposure as many head toward Iran and Turkey. Iran asks the UN and Red Cross for help to manage tens of thousands of Iraqi refugees while Turkey closes its border due to food shortages. Iraqi officials urge Kurds to return home and claim most did not support traitors. Fighting continues in the north near Dohuk and Kirkuk and in Basra with reinforcements reported.
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Frederick City Police Arrest Three On Drug Charges
Undercover Frederick City officers detained three suspects Wednesday night at John Hanson Apartments. A 13 year old Walkersville juvenile faced multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and related conspiracy charges. Earl D. Lacey of Leesburg Virginia and Harvey J. Plumadore of Rockville were also arrested on possession and distribution charges. A fourth suspect, Melvin L. Carroll of Taney Avenue Frederick, was charged with assault on a police employee after an undercover informant reported a drug discussion and Carroll kicked the officer.
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Rockville
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Thurmont delays paving projects amid revenue decline
Thurmont officials postponed two street paving plans Apples Church Road and Hammaker Street due to a $43 500 revenue shortfall. Budget officer Rick May cited drops in local income admissions highway user fees and interest while sewer work on Hammaker Street proceeds. Mayor Terrence Best pledged a leaner budget with no tax hikes and recycled funds for a slogan contest.
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Brunswick hires four part time police officers
Four former officers were hired as part time patrols in Brunswick to bolster a short staffed department. The move, supported by Mayor Richard Goodrich and acting chief Capt. Lance Miller, aims to cover weekends and vacations while maintaining certification. Nine officers are authorized. current staffing is unclear.
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Guide dogs bring independence to the blind in Lions program
Pauline Ulrey, a blind Indianapolis woman, told Frederick area Lions Club members that Leader Dogs for the Blind trains dogs to aid navigation and companionship. Keller, her German shepherd from Rochester Michigan center, knows 75 voice commands and helps locate chairs, vending machines, and people. Lions clubs fund about 75 percent of Leader Dog support. the center has trained over 8,600 dogs in 51 years.
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U.N. Debates Iraq Role After Kuwait Invasion
The U N extends its hand while debating whether to intervene in Iraq’s domestic turmoil. A 12-1 vote with two abstentions approved a detailed cease fire resolution empowering the U N to oversee armament destruction and border demarcation between Iraq and Kuwait.
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Britain aids Kurds with relief airlift in crisis
Britain grants 1.77 million dollars in emergency aid for Kurds fleeing Iraq’s civil war and plans airlift tents and blankets to Turkey. Kurdish exiles in Britain call the gesture insult while Prime Minister Major urges a massive international response and supports UN Gulf War cease fire terms as Saddam Hussein’s regime is pressed to pay reparations and dismantle weapons programs.
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City budget hearing addresses housing trust and carillon request
Developer pressure frames Christophers Crossing dispute as Frederick County Housing Trust seeks 10 464 in city funds to cover 30 000 admin position costs. Galen Brooks requests 1000 for Baker Park carillon concert series. Mayor Gordon will present proposed budget in May after collecting department head requests.
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Bank bomb threat foil robbery at Maryland drive in window
A white male, 28 to 32, with sandy blond hair attempted a pipe bomb robbery at Citizens Bank of Maryland on Md. 80 in Monrovia. The teller activated a silent alarm after a threatening envelope was placed in the drive in tube. bomb squad found no bomb. Detective Tim Clarke urged tips to 694.1046 or the FBI at 663-3469.
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