Capital Beltway rock thrower jailed for 3842 years
John L. Burgess 18 of Forest Heights sentenced by Prince George's County Circuit Judge William Missouri on eight felonies and 28 misdemeanors for hurling rocks at motorists on the Capital Beltway last May. Destiny Morris 16 of Hagerstown severely injured. she has regressed to a third or fourth grade mental level per the judge. Co-defendants Donnell Petite convicted, Maurice Ford set to stand trial in February. Burgess admitted involvement. maximum possible sentence was 415 years.
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John L. Burgess
Forest Heights
Prince George's County
William Missouri
Missouri
Destiny Morris
Hagerstown
Donnell Petite
Maurice Ford
John Smathers
Destiny
Linda Kline
Burgess Nan
Burgess
European leaders widen sanctions on Baghdad amid war prep
In Baghdad Health Minister Abdul-Salam Mohammed Said cites 2042 under four deaths from disease and malnutrition due to a U.N. embargo while diplomats dispute shortages. Iraq mobilizes reserves with calls for 500,000 troops as U.S. plans 400,000 Gulf forces by mid January. Primakov says Soviet workers’ departure delayed by contracts. Japan to aid with 200 million dollars in goods and 20,000 stereo headsets.
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Abdul-Salam Mohammed Said
U.N
Said
Cidi Uied Vie
Iraq
Counc
United States
Ministry of Defense
Kuwait
Gulf
Yevgeny Primakov
Mikhail 5
Gorbachev
Japan
U.S
Solarex Plans Restructuring as Job Cuts Follow
Solarex a 17 year old photovoltaic leader, plans layoffs as part of a restructuring aimed at long term competitiveness. Company hopes to reduce product costs and maintain edge amid rising interest in alternative energy after Kuwait invasion, though sales gains may take years.
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Solarex
Pope
Newtown
Kuwait
Shingle Dump Case Tied to Airport Inn Project
Joel Anderson reports illegal dumping into Hunting Creek near Wilthide Road after contractor Grimes admitted to discarding up to 16 tons of shingles from the Airport Inn roof repair. Sheriff identified landfill closure as the reason. Anderson criticizes the potential lack of a larger fine as county cleanup costs loom.
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Airport Inn
U.S. 15
Grimes
Sheriff's Office
Joel Anderson
Hunting Creek
Wilthide Road
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Small staff pins hopes on limited county help
A county official complained that the Employment Development Commission next door cannot spare staff and cannot hire temporary workers. He cited budget and legal office constraints as a barrier to serving the public, saying they do the best they can.
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Employment Development Commission
Flood control plan eyed for Frederick creek banks
Mr. Gordon announced flood proofing from North Bentz to Highland streets as an investment to bring millions to Frederick. Mr. Richards, a Fort Myers transplant, noted rapid growth and more townhouses and commercial buildings. Planning Director James Schmersahl will finalize a growth management plan as routine duties shift within the city. The mayor said the work is not boring.
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North Bentz
Highland Streets
Gordon
Frederick
Mr. Richards
James Schmersahl
Army calls up reserves under Aug 22 order
President Bush issued authority to mobilize up to 200000 Selected Reserve members from the National Guard and Reserve. The Army reports 278000 in the IRR and seeks volunteers for duties including truck driving and medical service as gulf deployments loom. IRR volunteers can contact the Army Reserve Personnel Center in St Louis at 1 800 325 2660.
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National Guard and Reserve
IRR
Army
Hanrahan
National Guard
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Gulf
IRA
Army Reserve Personnel Center
St. Louis
Mine Explosion Traps 10 Miners Near Ulan Bator
Rescue teams worked to free 10 miners trapped underground after a coal mine blast near Ulan Bator with at least 30 injured. Mongolian officials sought cause, sending investigators to the Nalaikh mine east of the capital.
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Nalaikh
Ulan Bator
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