Evacuating 24 000 U N peacekeepers risks heavy fighting
Washington reports military planners warn that evacuating twenty four thousand United Nations peacekeepers from Bosnia could trigger weeks of guerrilla style warfare. Pentagon officials caution this would be a messy operation unlike the swift gulf war. The U N Security Council has not ruled on withdrawal and the Clinton administration seeks to avoid it while NATO considers a possible troop commitment. Bosnian Serbs have crippled the mission by blocking aid convoys and seizing over 300 peacekeepers.
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Tense calm after riots at Panama Cuban refugee camps
A tense calm returned to Cuban refugee camps in Panama after rioters wounded at least 17 Cubans and 236 U S soldiers. The unrest, sparked by slow resettlement, led to tear gas, barbed wire fortifications, and helicopter patrols as U S and Panamanian authorities restored order.
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Catoctin Duals Highlight Local High School Sports
Weather forecast shows cloudy skies with light rain possible Friday night and Saturday. Lows in the 30s and highs in the 40s. Plus a feature on 250 years in photos of Frederick families. Printed on recycled paper across The Frederick News-Post.
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County minds 1996 budget outlook in tough session
Frederick County Commissioners heard budget officials warn of a difficult 1996 year with an expected 2 percent revenue drop and a $4.3 million shortfall. Budget officer Mark Sneadner cited a vanished $9 million surplus, $3.5 million debt service needs, and CIP spending as key pressures. options include delaying bonds to 1997 and trimming scarce funds to keep the budget on track.
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Summit agenda centers on free trade at Americas gathering
President Clinton convenes the Summit of the Americas aiming to promote free trade across the region. Leaders from 34 nations debate timetables, potential accords, and proposals including measures on Cuba and NAFTA expansion with Chile, amid protests and calls for aid.
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Russian high school athletes briefed on hotline myth at Fort Detrick
Thirteen Russian high school athletes visited Fort Detrick to learn there is no direct president to president hotline. Lt. Col. Ralph Ghent explained a fax and encrypted message system via White House aides to Moscow, while the station maintains a secure satellite link and open communications. The visit, part of a Pangaea sponsored trip, included a Russian slide presentation and a hands on look at computer rooms, marking the first such visit by Russian students.
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County zoning methods under fire in Frederick County
Frederick County faces judicial challenges to its zoning processes as courts reject past methods used to push major changes such as the 1991 solid waste ordinance for recycling centers. Judge Marvin J. Garbis said the county deceived citizens and overstepped authority, prompting calls to streamline procedures amid the Free State Recycling Systems debate near Point of Rocks and Tuscarora Road.
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Roddy Road bridge to close for about a month in Thurmont
Frederick County will close the Roddy Road covered bridge for roughly one month to install steel beams and a new wood deck. The upgrade raises load capacity to 15 tons while preserving an 11 foot clearance. Volunteers aided in repairs and helped save funds, earning posthumous recognition from former Gov. Schaefer.
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