Russia and Ukraine sign post coup accord amid state splits
The agreement declares the Soviet union dead and creates a treaty between emerging independent states of Russia and Ukraine. Vice President Rutskoi and Ukrainian President Kravchuk signed after talks in Kiev with Soviet lawmakers present. Gorbachev’s authority fell after the failed coup as Yeltsin moves to seize central power. The pact aims to prevent a dangerous rift between the two republics.
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Alexander Rutskoi
Kiev
Ukraine
Leonid Kravcchuk
Kremlin
Gorbachev
Soviet Union
Yeltsin
Russia
Russia-Ukraine
Tass
Byelorussia
Moldavia
Georgia
Baltics
Vytautas Landsbergis
Baltic
Ukraine and Byelorussia declare independence amid Soviet turmoil
A Yeltsin spokesman signaled Russia may negotiate borders with seceding republics except the Baltics, fueling fears of a land grab as Ukraine joins Byelorussia in declaring independence. Gorbachev seeks central authority while republics push autonomy amid a 290 million population, vast resources, and strategic ports.
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Yeltsin
Russia
Baltics
Ukraine
Gorbachev
Byelorussia
Soviet Union
Europe
Kiev
Controversy Over Frederick Police Chief Stepping Down
Statements from Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Grimes frame the forced exit of Frederick Police Chief Ashton as a long running FOP goal and a nationwide issue. Supporters call the move needed, while retirees recall his long service. Former officials praise Ashton’s tenure and character despite contention.
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Murphy
FOP
Grimes
Ashton
Frederick City
Bernie King
Gorbachev’s KGB overhaul aims to end feared agency
Vadim Bakatin, named KGB head, vows to liquidate the feared institution and strip its power. He reports warning Gorbachev that appointing him to head the KGB implies dismantling the agency, as the bloc’s power centers face reforms after the failed coup.
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KGB
Eiie
Vadim Bakatin
Bakatin
Bah-Kah- Teen
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Communist Party
Mr. Gorbachev
Indepen
Commissioners weigh impact of violations on permit decision
Commissioners debated the Free State permit amid revelations of multiple violations. Mrs. Yingling admitted unawareness that could have altered terms in a state permit agreement. Mr. Gray said violations might have changed enforcement timing but not the permit outcome. MDE delayed its ruling and scheduled a public meeting with residents, DNR, and county staff next month to review enforcement powers.
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Gray
Free State
Mr. Gray
MDE
Robert Hayes
County Department of Public Works
Bruce Reeder
Ronald Sundergill
Bea i
HIT
DNR
Sundergill
Ultimate goal secured as county exhibitors rule Maryland fair
Clay Smith and Paul Smith led Carroll County entries while Heath Geiman sold the grand champion market lamb for 13 a pound to Deggeller Attractions of Stuart Florida. County winners included George Abell Jr with a 1215 pound steer, Tricia Stabler with a 1225 pound reserve steer, and Monica Feeser with a top Angus steer. In Holstein show, Kelly Myers and Crystal Smith claimed senior and junior titles respectively, with Amy Savage grabbing the overall youth crown amid a busy 4-H dairy and beef competition across Montgomery Howard Carroll and Frederick counties.
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Paul Smith
Carroll Coun County
Heath Geiman
Carroll County
Deggeller Attractions
Stuart
Fla
German
Aaron
Farm Credit Bank of Baltimore
Charles County
George Abell Jr
Jack
Kathy Jones
Holstein Daily Show
Amy Savage
Montgomery County
Shannon Harrison
Howard County
Jamie Gaycee
Kristen Myers
Kelly Myers
Crystal Smith
Frederick County
Clay Smith
Chip Savage
Ronnie Heffner
Pat Kahler Beachy
Eddie Harrison
Ing
Blair Hill
Tom Muller
Jacob ‘Thomas
Marie Speak
Harford County
State police charge Hagerstown man after lengthy chase
Maryland State Police arrested John A. Hardy 32 after a high speed pursuit that began on the I 70 shoulder near 9 49 p m. A helicopter and K 9 units were summoned as Hardy fled and drove while intoxicated with a revoked license, finally being apprehended on Md 17 near Myersville about 45 minutes later.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
John A. Hardy
Seven arrested on drug charges in Frederick police sweep
Frederick city police detained seven people in three overnight incidents on drug violations. At John Hanson Apartments Elmer Smallwood Jr. and Blair Hoy faced marijuana and crack cocaine related counts, while Michael Parker was charged with possession and distribution of crack. Three men at Waverley Gardens were arrested for marijuana possession and paraphernalia. Names include Marcus Ambush Kevin Hall and Charles Whims.
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Frederick City
John Hanson
North Bent Street
Elmer H. Smallwoo Jr
West South Street
Frederick
Blair A. Hoy
Willowcrest Apartments
Mr. Hoy
Michael J. Parker
Stewar Manor
Parker
Steven M. Grove
Bethel Road
Waverley Gardens
Marcus A. Ambush
Eden Drive
Kevin D. Hall
Country Court
Charles D. Whims
Providence Court
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