Baker seeks allied support over Iraq deadline and war decision
Secretary of State James A. Baker III conferred with European allies to shore up opposition to Iraq as the U.N. deadline of July 15 for Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait looms. Saddam Hussein and Yasser Arafat reportedly asked for a U.N. Security Council reconsideration, while France urged another Security Council meeting. Baker urged not delaying the deadline and rejected linking Kuwait withdrawal to a Middle East peace conference.
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James A. Baker III
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Yasser Arafat
U.N
Kuwait
United States
United Nations
Baghdad
Saddam
PLO
Arafat
Michel Vauzelle
U.N. Security Council
Hussein
Security Council
Condi
Vauzelle
Tunisia
Palestine Liberation Organization
Francois Mitterrand
France
Germany
Italy
London
Douglas Hurd
Baker
Hussein Hussein
Middle East
Bush
Geneva
Tariq Aziz
President Bush
Mr.Hussein
Maryland General Assembly opens amid budget crisis and turnover
The Maryland General Assembly convenes its 366th session facing a deep recession and a $437 million operating shortfall. Gov Schaefer plans an austere State of the State and budget, while 43 freshmen join 188 lawmakers. Leadership changes include Bruce Poole as majority leader and Ronald Guns shifting to Environmental Matters chair.
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Annapolis
Maryland General Assembly
State House
House of Delegates
Senate
Anita Stup
Frederick
Frederick County
Boyd Smith
William Donald Schaefer
Victor Cullen Center
House
del. R. Clayton Mitchell
Kent
Sen
Thomas W. Mike Miller
Prince George's
General Assembly
del. John S. Arnick
Baltimore County
Mitchell
Arnick
Del
Bruce D. Poole
Poole
Hagerstown
Judiciary Committee
Ronald A. Guns
D-Cecil
del Virginia M. Thomas
D-Howard
Snowstorm Closes Schools as 2-4 Inches Hit Frederick County
A 1-2 inch snowfall snarled morning travel across the area with gusts turning roads slick. Frederick County schools closed while police logged numerous crashes. a downed utility pole near Urbana added to hazards as snow emergency rules limited travel and parking on designated routes. Weather officials projected 2-4 inches in most areas with higher totals in western counties and more snow possible Tuesday as a new system approaches.
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Frederick County
Richard Gray
Gray
Maryland
Frederick
MD. 8
Urbana
National Weather Service
Allegany
Garrett
AIDS epidemic seen as threat in Frederick County
Health officials warn that up to 1,500 residents in Frederick County may be infected with HIV. Doctors say the epidemic could claim hundreds or thousands of lives and stress changes in sexual behavior, warning that teens’ attitudes and television influence could worsen spread.
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Frederick County
James Bowes
Bowes
P. Gregory Rausch
Frederick
Rausch
The
State Medical Society
United States
U.S. Public Health Service
Public Health Service
Centers For Disease Control
Maryland Aids Administration
110th Signal Battalion marks 30 years in Frederick
The 1110th Signal Battalion at Fort Detrick celebrates three decades of handling over a billion military messages. More than 500 soldiers and civilians work on diverse systems daily linking Army staff worldwide including top leaders. A reunion and dinner dance are planned for January 12 at the American Legion in Frederick.
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Frederick
Army
110Th Signal Battalion
Fort Detrick
110Th
American Legion
United States
Kenneth R. Oliver
1110Th Signal Battalion
Col
John M. Dempsy
Two Hunters Rescued After River Boat Capsizes
A small fiberglass boat carrying two Frederick County hunters capsized in the Monocacy River near Gas House Pike bridge during a late day trip. Paul Pennington Sr. clung to a log for about an hour while Brad Baer swam to shore for help. Both men, cold and soaked, refused medical aid. Water and air were in the 40s. rescuers from United Fire Co. and Juniors Fire Co. responded after a 6:21 p.m. emergency call.
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Monocacy River
Frederick
Paul Pennington Sr
Brad Baer
Gas House Pike Bridge
David Hohman
Department of Natural Resources Police
United Fire Co
Juniors Fire Co
Frederick County
Hohman
Pennington
Mr. Baer
Walkersville High Falls to South Carroll 55 51 in Slim Loss
Western Maryland sports brief notes Walkersville High boys basketball dropping a 55 51 decision to South Carroll on Saturday as a win slips away. Weather radar pages indicate mixed precipitation with light snow possible tonight and Tuesday with chilly highs around 30. Page references: Western Maryland weather map and sports page 42.
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Maryland
Walkersville High
South Carroll
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