European leaders win U S approval for talks with Iraq
Secretary of State James A. Baker signaled U S support for European discussions with Iraq amid the Persian Gulf crisis. NATO pledged to oppose any partial Kuwait pullout by Saddam Hussein. Iraq mobilized reservists and warned of upheaval if war breaks out. Baker urged coordinated diplomacy and warned against mixed signals.
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Man charged with polluting Hunting Creek
Frederick County Sheriff's Office charged 23 year old Dwayne Lee Grimes of Sabillasville with dumping a truck load of shingles into Hunting Creek last October. He faces a $105 fine for dumping refuse into public waters, while the creek cleanup cost the county about $200.
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Sheriff’s Office
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Solarex lays off workers at Frederick plant
Solarex Corp informs of layoffs at its Frederick solar cell plant, part of belt of cutbacks across Rockville and Newtown Pa locations. About 200 Frederick employees affected. Company says reductions are internal, aimed at boosting cost efficiency amid tough solar industry competition.
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Christopher Pope
Solarex
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Rockville
Newtown
Trenton
N.J
Amoco Oil Company
Meet Your Mayor night prompts police, growth questions
Gordon answers residents questions at Meet Your Mayor night about police department reorganization, promotions, and visibility. He cites day to day shifts to Capt. Pierce Stine Jr and test score based promotions, plus adding 12 officers to reach 84 total to heighten neighborhood patrols. Growth concerns arise over Carroll Creek Flood Control costs rising from 10 million to 57 million as plans evolved post 1976 flood.
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Maj
Richard Ashton
Frederick City Meats
Tal Tha Fanan
Ashton
Pierce Stine Jr
Gordon Said
Gordon
Asafe Terrant
Stanley Powell
Hillcrest Drive
Powell
St. John’s
Robert Richards
Carroll Creek
Army retirees recalled to active duty for Gulf buildup
Army plans involuntary recalls of retirees with medical skills as U S forces near 400,000 for Desert Shield. About 15 retired physician assistants will be activated initially with roughly 200 more retirees slated for recall. Volunteer and reserve members push past 4,000 volunteers, while Navy reserves also mobilize for medical support as UN Iraq withdrawal deadline nears.
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Persian Gulf
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Kuwait
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State agency nominates TJ for national award
Maryland eight secondary schools were nominated for a national school recognition program by the State Board of Education. TJ at Thomas Johnson High School advances to a national panel review after state honors, with Dr. Michael Riley praised for leadership and school initiatives tackling achievement gaps.
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Washington Post
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Heidel
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Riley
County officials oppose routine office closures policy set
Frederick County commissioners agreed to a policy requiring county offices to be open during working hours. The rule allows only one annual closure under unique circumstances, with calls redirected and messages answered within 24 hours. Public access should be maintained. routine closures are not acceptable.
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Sue Ann Yingling
Sterling Bollinger
Bollinger
Gail Bowerman
Dawn Hatter
Mitch Hose
Weather outlook for Western Maryland on Wednesday
Breezy and rainy with lows tonight in the low to mid 40s. Wednesday offers a 30 percent shower chance in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon with highs in the lower 50s. Regional forecast from Western Maryland weather map notes.
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