Czech Opposition negotiates coalition as strike threat looms
Czech leaders press talks with the new Communist premier to form a coalition government while threatening a nationwide strike if they gain less power. Premier Marian Calfa replaces Ladislav Adamee as tensions rise over democratic reforms and plans for free elections.
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Canehysiatohys
Marian Calfa
Ladislav Adamee
Adamee
Czechoslovakia
Calfa
Gather Partes
Marcel Jansen
Jansen
Gustav Husak
Adamec
Jiri Dienstbier
Civic Forum
Wib
Communist Party
Kerel Ubanek
Vaclac Havel
Snow Leads to School Closures Across Frederick County
Snow began in Frederick County around 6 a.m. and is expected to total about 4 inches, prompting school cancellations and numerous event withdrawals. State crews salted roads and reported improving conditions by mid-morning as officials urge cautious driving. The weather group predicted continued snow through the day with roads slick but passable.
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Frederick County
Cpl
George Stottlemyer
Maryland State Police
Frederick
Bing’ Keeney
State Highway Administration
Russ Castle
Frederick City
West Patrick Street plan draws mix of praise and concerns
Frederick City Historic District Commission workshop reviews a two-building project between Crabapples Deli and Blackhorse Square. Two six and five story blocks would include a 60 foot height, a three-story parking deck with 134 spaces, and possible first-floor retail. Cost estimated at 12 to 15 million dollars. The plan aims to connect to Blackhorse Square via a glass walkway and requires approvals from the Historic District Commission and Planning Commission.
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West
Patrick Street
Frederick City
David Cox
Bernard Callan Jr
Commission
Trene Kirilloff
W. Patrick St
West Pat- Tick Street
Crabapples Delicatessen
Blackhorse Square
Mr. Cox
Kress Cox Associates
Washington, D.C
Blackhorse
Julia Koczela
Crowe & Baker
Rockville
Armstrong Group Real Estate
Roczela
Koczela
Crowell & Baker
Cox
West Patrick Street
Detrick scientists study deadly monkey virus
Fort Detrick researchers continue to study a mysterious virus that killed monkeys in quarantine at a Reston facility last month. Ebola virus, isolated at USAMRIID by Dr. Peter Jahring, marks the first time the disease affected nonhumans and appeared outside Africa. Col Peters notes high monkey death rates from Philippines shipments, autopsies done, and that five workers and a veterinarian were not infected. Tests proceed under strict containment.
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Fort Detrick
Reston
Usamriid
Peter Jahring
C.J. Peters
Usamriid Com
Mander
Col. Peters
Africa
Hazelton Laboratories
Phillipines
Virginia
Hazelton
Emmitsburg Lions, Mount St Mary’s aid van for Ed Little
A fundraising push by the Emmitsburg Lions Club and Mount St Mary’s College students brings Ed Little closer to a new specialized van. The college group contributed 8700 dollars toward the 20000 dollar goal, with Lions Club leaders promising to cover remaining costs up to 8000 dollars.
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Emmitsburg Lions Club
Mount St. Mary's College
Ed Little
Emmitsburg
Mount St Mary's College
Colin Hueston
Student Association
Littles
George Rosensteel
Lions Club van Fund
Ed Lite
Tony
Shirley
John
Free holiday long distance calls for area seniors program
Senior citizens can make free long distance calls to friends and family from December 11 to 23 under the Let Happiness Ring program. The Montevue Home in Frederick hosts the calling center with hours 11 am to 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm, within the United States only. Transportation is provided by Frederick County Trans from December 18 to 23, with reservations by December 15. many Montevue residents anticipate calls to relatives in Arizona and New Hampshire.
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Montevue
Montevue Lane
Frederick
United States
Frederick County
Montegué
Beulah Lee
Arizona
Ms. Lee
Lee
Florence Greenlaw
New Hampshire
Blaze movie boosts fame of former burlesque queen Leena
Snow ends near midnight with heavy clouds and 20 degree low as 74 percent snow chance persists. Saturday brings partly cloudy, breezy, cold conditions with highs in the 30s. Western Warsland weather and map appear on page A 2.
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Western Warsland
Blaze
Leena
Sereceerere
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Christina Barnes
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