Chamorro edges Ortega in pivotal Nicaraguan vote
In a surprising nationwide ballot, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro defeats President Daniel Ortega as Sandinistas face a historic setback. With over half the votes counted, Chamorro leads about 55 percent to 44 percent, amid international observers and questions on power transfer and UNO reforms.
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Chamorro Victory in Nicaragua Elicits U S Praise and Sanctions Debate
Secretary of State James Baker congratulated Violeta Chamorro on her election win over Daniel Ortega and urged renewed cease fire and reconciliation. Senator Lugar urged lifting sanctions and boosting aid, while President Bush noted the elections could improve relations with Nicaragua.
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Tokyo Market Plunge Records Sharp One Day Drop
Tokyo stocks tumble with the Nikkei 225 sliding 1,569.10 points to 33,321.87 amid fierce declines across markets. Officials urged securities firms to curb index arbitrage trading as the dollar strengthens and bond yields ease.
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Mother Bundles Daughter to Battle Cold Morning Ride
Barbara Allen of Frederick kept Cori, 24, bundled up against single digit temperatures Monday morning. The extra warmth helped Cori sleep on the way to the babysitter during a frigid start to the day.
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United Germany to Stay in NATO Under Bush Kohl Agreement
President Bush and West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl after two days at Camp David said a unified Germany will remain a full NATO member with a special military status for East Germany while avoiding a Warsaw Pact link. Kohl warned neutralism is false and pledged borders, including the German Poland frontier, as inviolable.
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Presidents Bush and Kohl meet at Camp Greentop news conference
Reporters braved near freezing air at Camp Greentop for a Bush Kohl joint news conference after meeting at Camp David. Security surrounded the lodge as interpreters and translators worked, and reporters noted strong U S German ties amid coverage of German reunification.
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Forensic chemist enjoys putting puzzle together
HAGERSTOWN Maryland Correctional Institution staff seized a greeting card with a slit pocket containing a powdered substance. Jeff Kercheval, 32, runs the Hagerstown City Police crime lab and tests unknowns, often aiding Washington County and neighboring jurisdictions in drug cases and crime scene analysis.
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Weather outlook for Western Maryland turns milder Tuesday
Partly cloudy and quite cold tonight with lows in the mid teens. Tuesday brings variable cloudiness and warmer conditions with highs around 40. Western Maryland weather and map feature on page A-2, plus a note about Mardi Gras photo spread in Frederick.
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