Navy mobilizes 16,000 for gulf as Bush pushes for quick war
The United States begins a major naval build up in the Persian Gulf with 16,000 sailors and Marines ordered to depart for the region aboard 17 ships including the carriers America and Theodore Roosevelt. Bush says a swift strike is favored to save lives while plans for troop inoculations against biological warfare are reported.
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Frederick County adopts phased recycling plan rollout
Frederick County advances a state mandated recycling program with ten dropoff sites planned in 1991 and curbside pilot serving about 4,000 residents. Linda Norris cites Phase One cost of $600,000 for 1991 as commissioners approve bids and private sector participation to collect process and market recyclables.
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Myersville
Jefferson
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Snowfall Clamps Frederick County Traffic Amid Snow Emergency
A 7 to 9 inch snowfall crippled Frederick County causing heavy traffic snarls for thousands of commuters. By Thursday night 5 inches had fallen in Frederick with a statewide total of seven inches by Friday morning. Myerville recorded nine inches. Weather officials blame Gulf air and a cold front collision. Baltimore saw sleet and freezing rain after 11 p.m. Precipitation ceased by 3 a.m. with a warm trend forecast to lift temperatures into the 60s by Monday. The state police activated the snow emergency plan in Frederick County at 4 p.m. Thursday.
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EMT-D program to boost ambulance defibrillation survival
A Frederick County plan starts mid February to train ambulance crews in defibrillator use for cardiac arrest patients. The EMT-D program, funded beyond budgets, aims to cut ALS response times, improve survival rates, and will involve six hours of training plus tests and recertification.
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University of Maryland
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Margaret Kent shaped Maryland School for the Deaf’s evolution
Margaret Kent, a former MSD teacher and principal, guided the Maryland School for the Deaf from public misconception to educational achievement. She helped adopt oral lip reading, later embracing total communication, supported by audiology advances and Dr. Denton’s leadership. Her life spanned from Philadelphia to Frederick, shaping deaf education across Maryland.
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Selon
Shelter opens in city for homeless amid snowstorm
A downtown Frederick shelter started operating with a small group of residents as organizers from Evangelical Reformed, Frederick Presbyterian, the Salvation Army, and county social services coordinate. Reverend Fred Wenner called the setup austere and hoped the night would bring rest to those inside. The exact location remains undisclosed due to safety and privacy concerns.
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Weather outlook and local shop feature on page A2
Partly clearing with risk of rain or sleet early gives way to cloudy and mild conditions with highs near 45. Tonight remains mostly cloudy and mild with lows around 40. Saturday brings variable cloudiness and a chance of a shower with highs in the 50s. Also a note on shop features displaying artwork from Whistler to simple cards on page BT A2.
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