Liberia crisis eyed for U S direct brokered talks
The Liberian upheaval spurs calls for direct U S intervention as civilians fears of hunger and disease rise. Liberians blame decades of American silence for the turmoil while urging aid and a Western-led international conference to restore order and relief.
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Dying in Liberia as conflict traps refugees in church and compound
In Monrovia the seven month fighting continues with Mr Johnson refusing surrender, while Mr Taylor presses for truce terms. About 1,000 refugees shelter in a church basement and nearby compound as shells, disease, and hunger raise death tolls. Johnson blames Taylor. waves of violence, exposure, and cholera ravage civilians.
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Public hearing on county school funding and budget debate
Tonight a public hearing runs 7 to 11 p.m. as the county considers operating funds of 102.1 million and capital spending of 7.6 million for 1997. Board members avoid a group showing, urging public input while discussing costs and potential cuts including class size and program eliminations.
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Israel Lebanon war drives 400000 from homes in Lebanon
Israeli offensive drives about 400000 Lebanese from homes with thousands refusing to flee toward Beirut. U NI base in Qana shelters about 500. Rockets from Qana area hit Israel as warplanes strike southern Lebanon killing 11 and injuring 10 at Nabatiyeh area. a three story apartment building collapsed after a direct hit.
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Babbitt Walk To Discuss Canal Permit Policy At Aqueduct
The note details Senator Babbitt meeting Dr. Bartlett to review permits for canal residents and preserving historic canal homes. Babbitt plans a continuing walk, following a 1954 Douglas hike that halted a canal highway plan. He’s due at Monocacy Aqueduct around 8:45 to accept a $20,000 grant from the C&O Canal Association for repairs.
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Supreme Court
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