Peace talks reopen hope high as Syria and Israel meet
Negotiations resume with optimism as Israel and Syria plan two rounds of meetings off limits to media. The talks focus on the Golan Heights border enclave and potential normalization. Leaders Peres and Assad signal openness, aiming to accelerate peace after prior breakdown in Washington last June.
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Israel
Shimon Peres
Hafez Assad
Syria
Assad
Cairo
Peres
Damascus
Haifa
Washington
Christmas rush for new computer owners strains local shops
Computer buyers sought help to set up and run software, balance ledgers, and connect devices. Donna Piazza of Computer Crafters said calls surged after a holiday spike, with many novices needing assistance by phone or in person. Computercations owner Jim Bittle noted no spike over typical levels.
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Donna Piazza
Ms. Piazza
Jim Bittle
Computercations
After-Christmas Returns Beat Bare Retail Pace at Frederick Towne
Stores at Frederick Towne Mall faced a steady post holiday rush with exchanges and gift certificates driving quiet, steady sales. Camelot Music reported busy exchanges and gift cards while The Bon-Ton observed constant customer flow all day.
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Frederick Towne Mall
Catherine Brooks
Camelot Music
Camelot
Ms. Brooks
Middletown Bypass Ranked Top Traffic Priority
Middletown won relief from square congestion as the Frederick County Council of Governments named the Middletown bypass the top county traffic priority. County commissioners placed Md. 85 improvements first and the bypass second, with a likely start between 1997 and 2002. Burgess William Thompson welcomed the move, noting the decision timeline remains non-critical despite long wait. Glenbrook subdivision plans loom as a likely follow up.
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Middletown
Frederick County Council of Governments
Frederick County Commissioners
William Thompson
Thompson
Glenbrook
Glenbrook Growth Drives New Plant and Water Tower Plans
Glenbrook planned 350 homes on 286.6 acres south of Alternate U.S. 40 prompts a new sewage treatment plant as the current 250,000 gallon daily capacity nears full. Natelli Communities would back bonds with town leaders negotiating to fund the project and a related east side 400,000 gallon water tower to boost fire protection and pressure. Middleton study concludes further steps.
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Glenbrook
U.S. 40
Natelli
Harry Rook
Rook
Andrew Bowen
Middletown
Wolfsville Woman Eva Morgan Dies at 100
Eva J. Morgan 100 of Wolfsville died Tuesday December 26 at Fahrney Reedy Memorial Home Boonsboro. She was married to Leslie I. Morgan who died in 1973 born December 12 1895 in Wolfsville a daughter of the late Ira V and Mary V Martin Stottlemyer. She was a lifelong Salem United Methodist Church member. Survived by two sisters Mary L. Gish and Martha E. Rice and a brother Frank V. Stottlemyer. preceded by sister Glenna Slenker and brothers Ira and Elvin Stottlemyer. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday Dec 28 at Ricketts Funeral Home Myersville. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday Dec 29 at Salem United Methodist Church Wolfsville. Interment Salem United Methodist Cemetery Wolfsville.
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Eva J. Morgan
Wolfsville
Fahrney Reedy Memorial Home
Boonsboro
Leslie I. Morgan
Ira V
Mary V. Martin Stottlemyer
Martha E. Rice
Mount Lena
Frank V. Stottlemyer
Millard Rice Dies at 101 Noted Frederick Banker and Author
Mr. Millard Milburn Rice aged 101, a prominent Frederick banker and author, died Wednesday December 27 while residing at Homewood Retirement Center. He was widowed by Mabel Long Rice in 1975. Funeral arrangements are pending at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home in Frederick.
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Millard Milburn Rice
Frederick
Homewood Retirement Center
Mabel Long Rice
Keeney and Basford Funeral Home
E. Church St
Efforts revived to resolve budget crisis end shutdown
Congressional and White House aides resumed talks to end the partial government shutdown as lawmakers and President Clinton prepare for top-level negotiations Friday. A House vote could restore furloughed workers through February 1, with pay delayed pending funding approval.
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White House
Bill Archer
Texas
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Chamber
Bob Dole
GOP
Jim Holley
Department of Veterans Affairs
Johannes Vermeer
National Gallery of Art
Police seek suspect in Brunswick stabbing at Virginia Ave home
Brunswick police search for Charles Fleck 42 after a late Tuesday stabbing at 23 N Virginia Ave. Fleck fled in a blue Monte Carlo with a white top and Virginia tags. Baltimore City Police Maryland State Police Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and officials in Loudoun County Virginia and Jefferson County West Virginia assist. Victim identified as Billy Ramsey 48 of Frederick.
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Virginia Ave
Charles Fleck
Virginia
Brunswick
Jeffrey Kessler
Brunswick Police
Fleek
Baltimore City
Maryland
Frederick County
W.va
Billy Ramsey
Frederick
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