Bush heads to Japan for tense trade talks in Osaka region
President Bush arrives amid warnings of Japan’s concessions as 23 major Japanese firms set goals to boost imports by over 10 billion dollars, while U S automakers press for reduced barriers to cut a 41 billion dollar trade deficit by 20 percent annually. Ford, GM and Chrysler report sharp U S auto sales declines, with Nissan planning to sell up to 3,000 Ford minivans in Japan.
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Kansai
Kyoto
Nara
Tokyo
Bush
United States
Japan
U.S
Robert Stempel
GM Corp
Nissan Motor Co
Ford
International Trade and Industry
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
General Motors Corp
Imelda Marcos declares run for president in Philippines
Imelda Marcos announces candidacy for president in Manila after pleading innocent in anti graft court. She denounces outgoing President Corazon Aquino and says the May 11 election follows months of talks with poor and oppressed citizens.
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Manila
Philippines
Imelda Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
OSHA Director Scannell Steps Down to Return to Johnson & Johnson
OSHA head Gerard Scannell resigns after two years as director effective January 17 to become vice president at Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick. His tenure was praised for depoliticizing the agency and running it professionally amid past criticism of pro-business or pro-labor stances.
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Washington
Gerard Scannell
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Scannell
Johnson & Johnson
New Brunswick
N.J
OSHA
State educators rally against deeper education cuts in Annapolis
In Annapolis the 90 day legislative session opens with an anticipated 20 000 person rally at Lawyer's Mall to oppose cuts to education. The Maryland State Teachers Association backs a three point tax plan while opposing proposed funding reductions up to 50 percent and calls for elimination of top heavy management.
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Annapolis
Maryland State Teachers Association
Lawyer’s Mall
Patterson
FCTA
MSTA
Vance Seeks 789 Million Budget for Montgomery Schools
Superintendent Paul Vance proposed a 789.6 million operating budget for fiscal 1993, exceeding the county executive and council targets. He outlined $42 million for negotiated pay increases, $12.5 million in current-service cuts, and a 9.3 percent rise from the current year to cover growing enrollment. Public hearings are set for Jan 21 and 22 with advance testifier registration.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Paul L. Vance
Vance
Philip Rohr
Rohr
Larry A. Bowers
Budget Talks Signal Deep Cuts in Maryland Services
The debate centers on preserving existing services versus higher taxes with legislators weighing 1 billion dollars in cuts and matching funding for 1993. Critics target waste such as 15 million dollars in tuition waivers for children of professors and teachers and a barber earning 48 thousand to train inmates. Supporters push for education budget reductions and a 1-cent sales tax increase, while others urge public input and project pricing to let citizens decide.
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Smelser
Senate
Laurence Levitan
D Montgomery
Old Mount Airy considers library building as new town hall
MOUNT AIRY officials indicate the town may lease the county owned Mount Airy Library building near Main Street to house town offices and troopers after ADA upgrades. The council also weighs a second cable franchise with Frederick Cablevision, after sending the application to the cable committee for review to ensure a level playing field with Prestige Cable.
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Mount Airy
Gerald Johnson
Carroll County
Johnson
Frederick Cablevision
Marc Nance
R. Delaine Hobbs
Prestige Cable
Frederick man pleads guilty to impersonating officer
Christopher M. Bean age 23 of West Third Street Frederick pleaded guilty in Frederick County District Court in December to impersonating a police officer and a handgun violation. He was charged after Frederick City Police said he claimed to be a Maryland State Police trooper assigned to a drug unit while carrying a 9mm handgun during a patrol downtown.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Christopher M. Bean
West Third Street
Frederick City
Maryland
Bean
Towns Press Recycling Push With New Centers and BFI Contract
County recycling coordinator Linda Norris and public works staff push incentives as towns fund the program with landfill dumping fees. Commissioners earmark 600,000 from the solid waste fund for recycling, with about 75,000 used in six months. They approve renewing a 12-center BFI contract for 145,000, negotiate new sites, set aside 15,000 for education, and authorize extra bins and site improvements with up to 1,000 per site. Ongoing discussion targets expanding curbside service to additional areas.
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Linda Norris
Public Works
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
Enterprise Fund
BFI
Middletown
Brunswick
Thurmont
Kemptown
Emmitsburg
East Frederick
Buckeystown
Mount Airy
Myersville
Mount Pleasant
Jefferson
Ballenger Creek
Amon
Byron Calls Debate Standoff Amid Primary Edges
Democratic primary brewing as Mrs. Byron accuses rival Hattery of public digs and aggressive tactics. She says he has not contacted her to arrange a debate and complains campaigns pressure her office rather than campaign HQ. Hattery defends candidate forums and urges schedules for fair, flexible debates.
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Tom
Byron
Hattery
Plac
Spi
Monrovia Woman Found Safe after Investigation
Lt. Eyler reported Ms. Fagan was fully clothed when found. Maryland State Police crime lab assisted. sheriff's dog team searched the area for clues. No motive or suspect identified. Ms. Fagan, mother of two, was separating from her husband and living with relatives. last seen Monday at 3:30 am leaving for work. She worked for Data Elect Systems in Montgomery Village.
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Lt. Eyler
Ms. Fagan
Maryland State Police Crime Lab
Sheriff's Office
Data Electr Systems
Montgomery Village
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