Gorbachev vows elections as hard-line coup shakes USSR
In a surprise address to the Supreme Soviet, Mikhail Gorbachev admitted fault for not stopping the coup and pledged elections for all government posts including his own. He outlined plans for a looser federation after signing the Union Treaty, while republics move toward immediate independence and border controls. Leaders of nine republics prepared to sign the treaty as Russia and other key regions considered their next steps amid shifting power dynamics.
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Byelorussia
Ukraine
Georgia
Soviet Union
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Russia
Communist Party
KGB
Defense Ministry
Boris N. Yeltsin
Iaté
Yevgeny Shaposhnikov
Tass
Schaefer Calls for Tax Change Amid Recession Pressure
Ocean County leaders and MACO seek General Assembly approval of new taxes to pull the state from recession. Governor Schaefer defends reform efforts, urging a fairer tax structure and removal of disparities between gas and cigarette taxes amid harsh legislative feedback.
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Ocean
General Assembly
Land Association of Counties Convention
Maco
Schaefer
Montgom
County
Parole Officers Guard Risingly Dangerous Ex Offenders
Parole and Probation officers, now acting as conduct supervisors, monitor high risk offenders rather than primarily providing social work. In Frederick field operations, agents face defined workloads with all actions documented, likened to holding the tail of a paper dragon.
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Divisio of Parole and Probation
P&p
Sandy Elworthy
Frederick Field
Frederick celebrates five million runway dedication at airport
More than 200 people attended a ceremony at Frederick Municipal Airport to dedicate a new 3,600 foot runway funded by city state and federal governments. Officials including Alderman James Grimes FAA Assistant Administrator Leonard L Griggs Jr and Mayor Paul Gordon praised the project calling it a boost for regional air service and local business. The event featured aircraft displays and a ribbon cutting by Gordon, with remarks on the runway’s economic impact and its role in supporting future growth.
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Frederick Municipal
Frederick City
James Grimes
Fedalraughe
Leonard ‘L. Griggs ,Jr
Federz Aviation Administration
FFAA
Terry Page
FAA
Page
Né Jangars
Paul Gordon
Gordon
Lt. Arnold
Charles Chandler
Arnold
Steve van Kirk
del. Thomas Hattery
Frederick
Start of School Approaches With Busy Bus Routes Ahead
The district plans a $131.2 million budget allocating $27.70 per student per day for instruction and operations. Fleet of 301 orange buses will travel 4,214,340 miles this year as enrollment grows mainly in elementary and middle grades. Growth areas include western Frederick city and Ballenger Creek Pike near Linganore New Market. District officials note rising high school enrollments will follow the elementary surge. Continued on Page A-5.
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Board of Education
Daniel Gadra
Frederick City
Ballenger Creek Pike
Lingsnore-New Market
Gadra Jesper
Watts
Sailplane Hangar Under Construction At Frederick Airport
MASA members raise the roof of a 400 foot hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport to house 20 sailplanes and two tow planes. George Simms and Luis Fernandez describe the heavy truss work while Miller-Long Construction Co provides a crane. The project, to be finished by November, saves costs vs contractor build and uses a city loan of 100000 with volunteer labor.
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George Simms
Mid-Atlantic
Frederick Municipal
Luis Fernandez
Seema
MASA
Fernandez
Miller-Long Construction Co
Martin Voelx
Maryland Weather Outlook Mostly Sunny and Warm
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies across Maryland with mild temperatures and light winds. Regional maps appear on page A-2 detailing daytime highs and overnight lows, helping readers plan outdoor activities and travel.
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Maryland
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Ron
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Sally Murphy
Joe Baker
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Division of People and Probation
George Dorsey
News-Post
Richard Kerns
Safpaste
Sam Yo
Hood College
Coffman Chapel
Sam Hankin
Ecievie Dlt
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