Lifting martial law eases China criticism, Li Peng says
Premier Li Peng announced the lifting of martial law in Beijing after seven months, framing the move as restoring order while harsh dissent laws stay in force. He credited the army with quelling protests and claimed political and economic stability, signaling a cautious easing of Western pressure.
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People's Republic
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Columbia astronauts capture Navy satellite in orbit chase
Columbia astronauts deployed the Syncom satellite and pursued the Lang Duration Exposure Facility to retrieve it later. The 85 million Navy comm satellite will support a Pentagon network while Columba aims to snag LDEF for study to aid future space stations and defense tech.
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David Low
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William Kinard
Landfill Condemnation Suit Delayed to March 26
Frederick County's 230 acre seizure of the Schrodel property to create a new landfill and recycling site on Reichs Ford Road was postponed. A 10 week continuance was granted to allow negotiations and pre trial maneuvering as the jury trial status remains slated for Frederick County Circuit Court.
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Schrodel
Reichs Ford Road
William F
Kathleen Schrodel
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Early Dismissals Spark Dilemma in Frederick County Schools
Snow and ice stretched bus routes Monday causing delays with many buses running past 6 p.m. Dan Garrett, Frederick County schools transportation director, faced anxious parent calls as weather forecasts underpredicted conditions. Coordinating 50 shuttle buses requires hours of notice, delaying decisions about early closures to allow road crews time to clear streets.
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Frederick County Schools
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Garrett
Women in Combat Debate Divides U S Veterans and Lawmakers
Twenty years after women were barred from battle, many argue the United States is ready to lift front line bans while others warn society is not prepared. Advocates push a four year test opening infantry and armor roles to women, citing Panama as precedent, while critics cite physical and social concerns.
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Lee Yancy
U.S. Army
Fort Detrick
America
Thomas Beers
Army National Guard
Frederick
Patricia Schroeder
D-Colo
Panama
Army
Air Force
Navy
Sfe
Beers
Michael Markle
Tim Babinski
U.S. Army Garrison
Laura J. Lake Named to Frederick Orphans' Court
Middletown resident Laura J. Lake was named Tuesday to the Frederick County Orphans' Court by Gov. William Donald Schaefer, restoring the panel to three members. Lake, a 37 year old Democrat, will serve until November and may seek election. She replaces Shirley Happ who resigned in November, and follows Dorothy Ewing and A Irvin Renn in recent changes. Lake has ties to Hood College and local groups and is married with three children.
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Laura J. Lake
Frederick County
Orphans’ Court
William Donald Schaefer
Lake
Shirley Happ
Dorothy Ewing
A. Irvin Renn
John Crum
Hood College
Happ
Louise Hayman
Counselors study student stresses in Montgomery schools
Rockville report shows elementary and middle students carry varied fears from dental visits to family violence and school changes. Guidance supervisor Kathy McGuire notes mobility, latchkey kids, and fewer parent contacts raise stress. Hearing about abductions increases fear. proper handling by parents and school is crucial.
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Rockville
Kathy J. McGuire
Montgomery County
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McGuire
Melissa Brannen
Virginia
Melissa
Weather outlook and odd page notes from Western Maryland
Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the low 30s. Thursday brings morning showers at 230 percent chance then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs range from 45 to 36. See weather map on page A-2. Also notes on organization from a book in the Family section.
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