Iraq stalls on promise to free women and children
The U S ambassador to Jordan monitored Saddam Husein s pledge to release Western women and children used as shields as OPEC moved to boost oil output amid the embargo. Japan offered aid but not troops while a deadly crash near Ramstein claimed thirteen mobilization deaths. Bush urged troops in a televised address as Iraq said hostages could depart though exits remained blocked.
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London
Frederick County School Board Adopts 28.6 Million Capital Budget
The Frederick County Board of Education approved a 1991-92 capital budget of 28.6 million, including 2.1 million for Bruns wick High gym renovation. The package also requests 4.5 million for Twin Ridge Elementary, 3.5 million for Carroll Manor Elementary, and 360 thousand for Catoctin High auditorium renovations, plus a 146.6 million five year Capital Improvement Program planning future high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools across the county.
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Police raid marijuana gardens in Frederick County
Officers from the Frederick County Narcotics Task Force found 108 marijuana plants in two wooded gardens on farms near Apples Church Road and Shriver Road, with 85 plants measuring 14 to 20 feet tall and a street value of about $150,000. No arrests were made. Maryland State Police coordinated the eradication effort.
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Maryland
Gene Winters
Shepard Races for Governor as Pierpont Enters GOP Fight
Ree Shepard, Maryland GOP hopeful for governor, faces renewed pressure after Ross Pierpont joined the race on July 2 to challenge incumbent William Donald Schaefer. Pierpont’s filing delays Shepard’s party support and creates an unexpected primary showdown ahead of the September 11 primary.
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Shepard enters race attacks Schaefer budget excess
Campaign initated at GOP request as others abstain. Shepard criticizes Gov. Schaefer budgets as wildly out of control with pet projects. He picks his wife as running mate to audit state finances and locate where money is spent. He dismisses Pierpont as a blip on the chart.
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Crime rate in Frederick County rises 17 percent this year
The Maryland Uniform Crime Report shows serious crimes in Maryland up 6 percent January through June, with Frederick County property crimes leading the rise. Theft and breaking and entering increased, 1,484 and 434 incidents respectively versus prior six months, while robberies rose 22 to 68 incidents.
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Thomas Long
Park and ride plan aims to curb commuter parking in Frederick
Frederick County transportation officials reported progress on a study of commuter parking at shopping centers like Francis Scott Key Mall and Montgomery Ward along U S 40. The goal is to develop park and rides with short term solutions such as center approvals and commuter car stickers while keeping lots informal. Continued on Page A-5.
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Thunderstorms forecast with strong winds and hail in afternoon
Weather update notes possible strong gusty thunderstorms this afternoon with heavy rain and hail, scattered storms expected early evening. Tonight lows range 60 to 65, followed by mostly sunny and cooler conditions Thursday with highs in the mid 80s. Western Maryland weather map on Page. ooceAeD
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Bowes Begins as Frederick County Health Officer
Dr James R Bowes takes over as the new health officer on his second day, planning to engage 200 employees and connect with the community and colleges. A Washington DC native, he recounts a long career in public health from measles and polio campaigns to obstetrics and gynecology, including mass vaccination efforts and state epidemiology work.
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