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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1991

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Collapse of Soviet coup as leaders flee Moscow

Reports say the eight hard liners behind the coup have left Moscow by plane for Central Asia. Tanks pulled back from the Russian Parliament where Boris Yeltsin supporters held vigil as clashes left several dead. Plans to intercept the coup leaders were announced by Radio Russia with officials saying none were arrested before departure.

Moscow Mikhail S. Gorbachev Central Asia Boris Yeltsin Bishkek Frunte Kirgizia Radio Russia Yeltsin Russian Federation Russian Republic Communist Party Gorbachev

Administration heartened by latest developments

AP reports Bush administration says it is heartened by signs the Soviet coup may be collapsing as Yeltsin opposes the coup from Moscow. Officials caution confirmation is incomplete but events move quickly. Delegations from Russia and Western powers head toward Crimea to meet Gorbachev amid military pullback and ongoing protests.

Kennebyneport Maine Bush White House

FOP Head Art Battle Shapes City Police Representation

The Fraternal Order of Police sues city hall over bargaining powers for officers in salary talks and settlement terms. City officials seek to invalidate a 1989 employment agreement and define the role of the Frederick Police Commissioner in negotiations and policy.

Fraternal Order of Police FOR City Hall Aettaey Okal Govan Frederick

Realignment debate on Monocacy Bottom Road in Frederick County

Frederick County commissioners weigh pros and cons of realigning Monocacy Bottom Road to avoid flooding from Monocacy River while keeping access for emergency vehicles. Planning suggests barriers at ends and return to vegetative state, but fire officials warn closing sections lengthens response times. Contending issues include funding estimates and impact on residents, with additional local governance disputes involving the city police contract and FOP representation.

Planning Commission Ed Johnson Carroll Manor

Flooding near Baker Park tests Carroll Creek flood control

River of water swept through Carroll Creek near Baker Park causing a wall breach and submerging heavy equipment. Contractor Flippo Construction and city officials monitor the damage as pumps run through the night and crews assess crane and backhoe impact. Local residents report rapid water rise and wall collapse while Frederick Mayor Gordon notes limited flood control damage.

Carroll Creek Baker Park Victoria Seward Juanita Singer Frederick Paul Gordon

Rain Comes Too Late as Frederick County Crops Suffer

Farmers say rainfall arrived too late to save most crops in Frederick County with drought losses. Totals show August rains totaling 2.85 inches in Frederick City while northern Paulden reports 1.95 inches Monday night and 0.3 Tuesday? afternoon. Dairy and soybean crops face heavy losses though some ground benefits for next year.

Frederick County Frederick City Myersville Creaee Clarence Charles Brauer Braver Teta

County Ethics Disclosure Expanded by Commission

County expands high level ethics disclosure approved by the com en at concerns witl Ethics Commission who might later propose more amendments. Harold Shriver of Keymar said he was looking for an amendment that would prevent people who are in a ripple effect from their decisions. He recalled the recast Scentax increase to have been seat lp er wgeo eei to monies other county employees salary hikes. Two of the three commissioners were accused of acting unethically by voting on the tax hike because.

Police Commission Commission FOP Ronald Young Young Frederick” County Erievante Baker Gordon S Pelts Patrick O’brien FOP Presi Witl Ethics Commission Harold Shriver Keymar

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