Lithuania-Gorbachev seek talks over independence decree
Lithuania proposes talks to resolve disputes over its March 11 independence decree and allow citizens to stay Soviet, join the army, and border protections. President Landsbergis pushes for independence while Moscow threatens product cuts and labels the proposals unconstitutional. Prime Minister Prunskiene replies by seeking dialogue and warns of economic harm from a broad boycott.
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Gorbachev
Moscow
Kazimiera Prunskiene
Lithuania
Soviet Union
Vytautas Landsbergis
Edwardas Potashinskas
Lithuanian TV
Landsbergis
Prunskiene
Ms. Prunskiene
Bush warns Moscow on gas cuts to Lithuania
President Bush told Soviet leaders the United States would take appropriate responses if Moscow carries out threats to sharply cut natural gas and other fuel supplies to Lithuania. He declined to specify actions, urging dialogue and a peaceful resolution during a Oval Office briefing with Honduras President Rafael Callejas.
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Washington
Bush
Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
Lithuania
Mr. Bush
Oval Office
Rafael Callejas
Honduras
Derr seeks re election to state senate in 1987
Derr says wetlands rules have moved right but need tweaks and new reforestation rules are needed. He emphasizes informing business groups to avoid economic harm and reflects on stepping into the senate in 1983. He cites seven years of teamwork with a close delegation and mentions service on Frederick Memorial Hospital Board and Frederick Jaycees. He is married with four children.
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Derr
State Senate
Frederick Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Frederick Jaycees
Taxpayers rally urges spending shift from defense to social programs
At East Patrick Street Post Office a tax reform task force collected coins from about 200 passersby advocating reallocating tax funds. Education led the coin jar with the most contributions, followed by affordable housing, elderly care, health care, mass transportation, nutrition, and finally military spending.
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Fellers
East Patrick Street
Yvonne Small
Task Force
Jerry Kessler
Census hiring in Frederick district opens jobs for aid recipients
January 1991 report notes population data to adjust congressional boundaries and census positions. HUD AFDC and food stamp recipients may work for the census without losing benefits, as waivers extend to housing authorities. About 10 hires already made. recruiting info available at (301) 739-8520.
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Census Bureau
Frederick
Department of Housing and Urban Development
AFDC
Widdekind
HUD
Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services
City planners reject condo and village center plan near Frederick
Fort Detrick officials did not oppose the proposal for condominiums and commercial and retail development for a five acre site. Residents opposed include Ed Dayton who smells the treatment plant from far away and James Larmer who feared odors would ruin barbecues. Neighbors also worried about traffic and a gas station disrupting homes. Developer lawyer Severn said city already approved a village center and would bond for traffic signals. Commission split 3 2 with Grimes Ellis Kelly opposing and Hudson Summers supporting. Planning commission adopted new rules to ID exhibits and require developers to include agreements in motions. Subdivision of a 22032 square foot Bolton Street lot into three lots was denied due to neighborhood compatibility concerns.
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Fort Detrick
Ed Dayton
James Larmer
London Court
Insley Circle
Cheryl Simmons
Severn
16Th
East Streets
MD. 355
Monocacy Boulevard
James Grimes
Commission
Frederick City
Planning Commission
Paul Gordon
Grimes
Peachtree Court
Golden Mile Marketplace
U.S. 40
Frederick
Bolton Street
Wilson Place
Citizens seek input on tax dollars at local task force event
The Frederick County Citizens' Task Force on Economic Conversion invited residents to allocate tax money by placing labeled pennies in jars. Envelopes were added to hundreds already filling white canvas bins in the lobby as officials reported a staffing crunch with about a dozen extra personnel beyond the usual 110.
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Frederick County
County Board Debates Random Drug Testing List
About 450 county employees would be subject to random drug testing based on positions the Maryland Attorney General deemed appropriate. Commissioners weigh policy details, including who qualifies, testing procedures, lab contracts, and costs.
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Hose
Maryland
Charles Smith
Richard Grossnickle
Sterling Bollinger
Hoke
Frederick News-Post The Frederick News-Post declares local pride
Frederick newspaper headlines emphasize community focus with strong local identity. The piece highlights city ties, regional coverage, and a hometown orientation aimed at residents seeking robust local news and civic connection.
Walkersville Explores Fire Service Funding Change
Local officials discuss alternatives to volunteer fire companies or full fire tax districts. Walkersville volunteers show support for an assigned crew model, noting neighboring towns already use paid personnel per call in some states. New districts were approved in nearby towns recently.
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Zimmerman
Walkersville
Laurel
Minnesota
Middletown
Woodsboro
Libertytown
New Market
Frederick
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Dinah
Rational Cable
Lm Frederick Cablevision
Diah Shore
Nashville
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Phi Beta
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Modern Floors, Ltd
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Monsanto
Patnik
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