Gordon pushes plan to hire Frederick city manager
Mayor Paul Gordon pledges to hire a city manager in 1991 to coordinate daily city work, with a salary of 45 000 to 50 000 dollars. He cites freeing elected officials for policy and reducing political overlay, while opponents warn of reduced voter accountability and ceremonial mayoral duties.
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Diplomatic push tests gulf crisis as Baghdad staffs shrink
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the Persian Gulf crisis accelerate while Baghdad trims embassy staffs to hedge against a possible withdrawal. Germany’s foreign minister says direct U.S.-Iraqi talks remain possible as a task force of 13 U.S. warships with 7,500 Marines sails toward the gulf. President Bush aims to have 430,000 troops in the region by January 15 under U.N. deadline for Saddam Hussein to pull from Kuwait. Bush reiterates goal to force Iraq to relinquish Kuwait in an interview with David Frost. Western embassies in Baghdad prepare for withdrawals, with five British diplomats and dependents leaving. Egypt, Syria, and Libya discuss an Arab summit in Cairo, while Mubarak remains lukewarm on the idea. Syria and Egypt reinforce forces alongside U.S. troops. Libya withholds support for the invasion. Jordan’s King Hussein begins European trip, starting in London.
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Hosni Mubarak
Middle East
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Mubarak
Jordan
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London
Local officials pledge to battle slow economy and crime
Frederick Mayor Paul Gordon outlines a 1991 plan to maintain quality of life, bolster economic health, and start youth programs and recycling. Police Chief Maj. Richard J. Ashton vows intensified anti-drug efforts, citing Operation Zero Tolerance and housing tenants. Sheriff Carl Harbaugh aims to add deputies, boost community involvement, and lower crime, while warning of marijuana and heroin trends. Del. James E. McClellan discusses no concrete pledges.
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Frederick
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Richard J. Ashton
Ashton
John Hanson
Frederick County
Carl Harbaugh
First baby of 1991 born in Frederick County Attilah Faith Al Haqq
Attilah Faith Al Haqq arrived at 3 17 a m Tuesday weighing nine pounds 14 4 ounces at Frederick Memorial Hospital becoming Frederick County s first 1991 birth. Mother Sabrina Cartnail 26 spoke of a troubled past including pregnancy at 13 jail time and welfare life as she seeks a new start enrolling in Frederick Community College after probation and seeking work to support her ten children. Faith House provided shelter when homeless in July as she rebuilds.
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Attilah
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Frederick
Miss Cartnail
Maryland Job Training Agency
Frederick Community College
Miss Carthail
Faith House
Frederick County to levy impact fees on developers
Maryland lawmakers approved several measures with Jan 1 1991 effective dates. Frederick County Commissioners can begin imposing impact fees to cover expanded public facilities costs, potentially generating up to 22 million dollars annually. The new laws include credit card data protections, distinctive rental car plates, commemorative license plates, and an enhanced 911 system requiring all counties and Baltimore City to implement such systems by July 1 1995.
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Carroll
Montgomery
Dixon Becomes Mayor of the District of Columbia
Washington AP Sharon Pratt Dixon is sworn in as mayor of the District of Columbia, replacing Marion Barry who faces a six month prison sentence for cocaine possession. Dixon, 46, vows reform to tackle a $300 million budget deficit, high murder rate, drugs, homelessness and infant mortality. She emphasizes public service and youth programs.
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Sharon Pratt Dixon
District of Columbia
Ms. Dixon
Marion Barry
Barry
Dixon
ABC
Weather and advice note from Frederick dietitian
Partly cloudy conditions forecast with cool highs in the upper 30s and mid 20s. A Frederick dietitian offers guidance on improving children’s nutrition as student interns with ABC News Food assist in coverage.
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Frederick Dietitian
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