Venezuela reels as coup attempt tests unity
Military units loyal to President Perez fought for control after a paratroop-led revolt aimed at seizing the capital. In Valencia rebels remained holed up while Maracay and Maracaibo saw arrests, gunfire, and palace clashes as loyalist forces regained portions of key government sites.
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Mr. Perez
Perez
Valencia
Maracaibo
Caracas
Maracay
Government Palace
Associated Press
Unclear Driving Claim in Culwell Case Persists
The state contends Culwell drove recklessly endangering lives, while witnesses say his driving appeared normal and the crash was unavoidable. Culwell told police he tried to brake but lost control. Judge Rollins denied dismissal, citing evidence that could convince jurors. Hewitt estimated bus flashing lights were visible about 18 seconds before impact.
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Hewitt
Last-minute party switch debate in December
An Independent argued that blocking his late party change violated constitutional rights. State law restricts primary voting to registered Democrats and Republicans. Independents may vote in the general election. Ms. Pratt advised him of the law and directed him to the Attorney General to lodge a complaint. he planned to do so and left abruptly.
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Ms. Pratt
Montgomery minorities perform poorly on 1991 AP tests
Montgomery County officials report minority students trail in 1991 Advance Placement results. Committee chair James L. Robinson cites low participation and low scores among black and Hispanic students, while white and Asian students show higher mean scores. Hispanic test takers are few yet score highest, totaling 4 percent of tests though they are 9 percent of enrollment.
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Rockville
Citizens Minority Relations Monitoring Committee
James L. Robinson
Montgomery County
Robinson
Farmer explains '93 budget for Frederick County schools
School Superintendent Noel T. Farmer Jr. outlined a 142.1 million dollar proposed operating budget, ten point eight million more than the current year, at Monocacy Middle School. He urged about 30 residents to attend a February 10 hearing as the Board of Education plans approval on February 18 and submittal to county commissioners in early March.
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Frederick County
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Farmer
Monocacy Middle School
Board of Education
Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County Commissioners
Frederick High School
Tax limit override predicted for Rockville budget
Montgomery County Council President Bruce Adams said an override of the Question F tax limits is possible if council cuts leave a budget gap. County Executive Neal Potter warned of service cuts and proposed tax and fee increases to balance the 1993 budget. Parents at Carroll Manor Elementary discussed redistricting to Brunswick schools, planning a letter campaign and attending hearings to ensure better services if relocations occur.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Bruce Adams
Neal Potter
Adams
Council
Marilyn Praisner
Potter
Democrats
Carroll Manor
Brunswick
Boundary Lines Advisory Committee
Stained glass plans expand post chapel and child care
Mr. Covert states the post child care center will serve eight to 122 children and the new chapel will seat up to 200 versus 120 in the old. Three windows from the old chapel move to the new, including seasonal depictions and a diamond window found in storage. The old chapel may stay as history. origins trace to World War II switch engine repair, with the center aisle now the former pit. The fate of the old child care center and other uses remain undecided.
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Covert
Mercer
County officials seek broader local taxing authority
County officials voiced support for piggyback taxes and broader local taxing authority to gain leverage over revenue. They argued local control could shield counties from state cuts and prefer local taxation over state taxation, while noting support hinges on changes at the state level.
Emmitsburg weighs own garbage pickup and town election plans
Emmitsburg considers forming its own garbage collection department to cut costs, bids to compare with private service. Council issued water bill notices, set April election for 28, and approved water well testing by R E Wright Assoc for 22 630. New wastewater plant operator hired from Middleburg. EBPA seeks county art contest for postcards and town logo.
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Emmitsburg
Carroll Martin
Town Hall
Ron Peare
Middleburg
Annapolis
Martin
EBPA
Elizabeth Prongas
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