Bush to call reservists amid Gulf crisis
President Bush planned to mobilize thousands of military reservists to reinforce forces in Saudi Arabia as Iran and allies pressed to contain Iraq. Syria confirmed troop contributions while Cheney discussed arms sales with Saudi officials. Yemen pledged to enforce UN sanctions by blocking an Iraqi oil tanker. Jordan remained hesitant as Iraq massed missiles and troops near Kuwait. naval forces intensified operations in the Gulf.
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Minorities Promoted to Top Frederick County School Posts
Minorities won five of the 12 open Frederick County school administration positions this year, the highest share in years. Superintendent Dr. Noel T. Farmer Sr. cited strong minority applications and qualifications, noting the promotions were earned for ability and certification.
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Noel T. Farmer
Dr. Farmer
Barbara Ambush
Thurmont
Stephanie Brown
South Frederick
Adrene Harper
Heather Ridge
Grayson Jackson
Unopposed state senators Derr and Smelser seek re election
Incumbent state senators John W. Derr and Charles H. Smelser run unopposed in the September 11 primary and November 6 general election. Smelser, 70, of Unionville is president of New Windsor State Bank and a retired farmer. Derr, 49, from Braddock Heights, is with Frederick Underwriters. Both represent Frederick County districts and stress growth, taxes, gas prices, schools, and roads.
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New Windsor State Bank
Frederick County
Carroll County
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Frederick Underwriters
Braddock Heights
Republican Central Committee
Washington County
Guardians move in at Sagner housing complex
The Guardian Angels set up a headquarters in Sagner housing development PA Avenue. Charlie H. Smith Jr of the Frederick housing authority welcomed the group for a month to month stay with $1 rent and space for an office and sleeping area. Residents donated furniture and food as four Angels move in led by Robert Whiteside to begin limited patrols and a recruitment drive at the community center.
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Prince George’s County
Back to School Special Section Overview
Special section on back-to-school news highlights sections in this issue. Weather notes forecast cloudy conditions with rain chances tonight and Wednesday, temperatures in the 60s and 70s, and a ten day view of the Maryland State Fair expected to attract thousands.
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Maryland
Madom Pageys
Secereee
Frederick family to appear on WBAL for home video win
Frederick County family Gloria and Larry Holyak with daughters Desbie and Arrly are among five winners in WBAL Channel 11 Community Video Contest. Their 60 second entry promotes the area with sights like downtown Frederick Harry Grove Stadium and the Barbara Fritchie house earning a four day Universal Studios Florida vacation. Desbie reporters the segment in a news sports and weather format aboard a lively hometown feature.
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Arrly
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Holyak
Harbaugh Selby face Snyder in Frederick sheriff race
Frederick County voters will choose a sheriff in November with incumbent Robert C. Snyder seeking a third term after running unopposed in the Republican primary. Democratic candidates Carl Harbaugh and Glen Selby contest the nomination, with all three stressing drugs as the top concern and policing as a shared priority.
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Robert C. Snyder
Woodsboro
Carl Harbaugh
Frederick
Glen Selby
Brunswick
Snyder
Sherif
Selby
Harbaugh
Maryland
Sliwa Recalls Guardian Angels Growth Across Cities
Curtis Sliwa stood on a third floor porch overlooking a Frederick neighborhood as Guardian Angels members, the crime-fighting group he founded in 1979, settled into their new base. He noted the group now operates in 67 cities and towns and emphasized that personal fulfillment comes from neighborhood transformations and persistent members who do not give up. He spoke of tenacity, saying the mission has 11 years of challenges with more disappointments than successes, yet remains driven by preparation and resolve.
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Frederick
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