Allies pressuring Iraq over Shiite protection amid cease fire
UN Weapons inspectors depart Iraq with key information on ballistic missiles as the United States and Western allies push Baghdad to shield Shiites in southern Iraq. French Foreign Minister Dumas says the Security Council may extend Kurdish-like protections to Shiites while Britain’s Major reviews Iraq policy. Reports say inspectors postponed a planned visit to Baghdad ministry amid claims of U.S. influence.
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Local anglers fish from bridge at Lake Singanore
Ross Hedges and Brian Dills fish from Boyers Mill Road bridge at Lake Singanore on a Monday afternoon. They spotted a sunfish and planned for bigger catches, noting they routinely fish the area and often bring home keepers.
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Reform school angers Sabillasville residents at meeting
About 115 residents packed a meeting to question Maryland Juvenile Services and YSI on the planned reform school at the former Victor Cullen Center. Officials faced concerns over security, liability insurance, inmate ages, and lack of community consultation. Residents recalled past troubles in the 1960s and 70s, while officials and YSI staff defended plans and promised safeguards as Summitton Youth Center inmates are set to arrive in late September.
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GOP Blames Congress as Bush Rally Turns to Clinton Attacks
At the GOP convention in Houston Republicans redirect voter discontent from President Bush to a Democratic-led Congress. They depict Bill Clinton as a failed governor and foreign policy novice while spotlighting 1996 presidential hopefuls to bolster Bush. Key figures call for decisive action and frame Clinton’s agenda as unsafe change.
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Keyes presses GOP on race and access to convention
Alan Keyes continued criticizing the Republican Party saying it is blocking his Senate bid because he is black. He told AP he was granted a convention speaking slot after going public with his charges and urged leaders in Washington and Maryland to prove they welcome Black candidates with real outreach.
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Residents ask mayor to clean up downtown neighborhoods
Residents gathered at City Hall to press Mayor Paul Gordon on downtown problems including prostitution juvenile delinquency and speeding on Wilson Place A speaker feared for safety after years downtown with needles trash and drunks on stairs The mayor cited conflicting interests parking and court rulings while promising action on road improvements and heightened police focus He also noted an appellate effort over a curfew decision and discussed an airport security issue and a neighborhood picnic funding request.
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Fumes at mall prompt four to hospital
Smoke and fumes at a local mall sent four people to FMH with unknown injuries. Investigators are assessing a possible chemical or electrical source. Emergency crews responded, isolating the area as staff evacuated shoppers and secured exits.
Urbana Board Approves School Plans for MEET Wep
Urbana school board approves plans for a MEET event and related initiatives. District officials emphasize updated facilities and program goals, with community involvement and anticipated timeline for project milestones.
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