Fighting rages in Angola despite hopes of cease-fire
In Luanda and four provincial capitals government troops and rebels clash as negotiator Pinnock at Addis Ababa peace talks predicts a cease-fire by nightfall. Rebels have seized three quarters of Angola since Oct. 31 and approach Luanda within 15 miles amid heavy shelling in Huambo Kuito Luena Menongue and surrounding areas.
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Luanda
Angola
Ethiopia
Huambo
Jonas Savimbi
Joao de Matos
de Matos
Kuito
Mexico
Luena
Menongue
Cuando Cubango
Joao Pinnock
U.N
Addis Ababa
Pinnock
Angop
Clinton faces congressional backlash over interim gay ban plan
The White House grapples with a six month interim during which recruiters would stop asking about sexual orientation and homosexuals in uniform face a moratorium. A new compromise allows a commander to temporarily transfer a service member, while lawmakers weigh back pay for discharged personnel and how to handle those already ousted if the ban is lifted after six months.
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Mitchell
Nunn
Clinton
Pentagon
White House
Congress
Mr. Clinton
Defense
Les Aspin
Somalis Seek Unity After Reconciliation Plea
In a ceremony Aidid urged release of 22 captured officers and enlisted men while saying Somalia must enter a new era of freedom. He spoke of unity justice and friendship and urged reconciliation as foreign forces aid food and aid delivery amid famine.
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Tarian
Oakley
International Committee of the Red Cross
Aidid
Somalia
Three Brunswick men convicted of truck theft in Frederick County
Tobanthy Janssen Hefher 20 Chad Edward Orye 18 and Michael Lee Foster 22 were convicted of felony theft for stealing and dismantling a 25 year old pickup truck owned by a Thurmont collector. Judge W Milner Roberts deferred sentencing for a background check.
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Brunswick
Thurmont
Tobanthy Janssen Hefher
Chad Edward Orye
Michael Lee Foster
District Court
W. Milner Roberts
Scot Hopkins
Clifton Ridenour
Thomas Sinton
Frederick County
Frederick
Mr. Sinton
Rebels unleash violence as Peruvians vote in tense elections
In Lima, soldiers patrolled streets and helicopters filled the gray sky while Peruvians cast ballots in nationwide municipal elections tainted by guerrilla threats. A Maoist strike limited bus service but did not stop hundreds from walking to polling stations amid Shining Path activity including bombings and killings.
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Lima
Peru
Pentvians
Shining Path
Abimael Guzman
Frederick residents seek targeted environmental partnership
Yingling stated the mandate wore a tuxedo while Bliden noted strong environmentalism in Frederick County. Yingling emphasized identifying local needs and becoming a partner in the process to address those needs.
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Mr. Bliden
Frederick County
E Coli linked to Jack in the Box outbreak deepens tragedy
AP reports Seattle doctors say a second child died from the same E. coli strain tied to Jack in the Box tainted meat. The latest victim, not linked to the chain, underscores unclear transmission. Washington state health officials began the outbreak Jan. 17 with a 2-year-old death on Jan. 22.
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Seattle
Ed Marcuse
Children’s Hospital
Marcuse
Phil Tarr
State Health Department
Jack In the Box
Washington
Idaho
California
Nevada
Hawaii
Hong Kong
Mexico
Pacific Northwest
Robert Nugent
Tacoma
Children's Hospital
Thurmont starts program to cut lead in drinking water
Thurmont Municipal Water Company launches a lead reduction plan aiming for 1994. The effort uses corrosion control and reduces water softness, addressing risks from brass fixtures, lead solder, and lead service lines. Five of 40 homes tested exceeded the EPA limit. residents are urged to flush taps and test water.
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Erica Ohr
News-Post
Thurmont
Richard K. May
Water Company
May
Thurmont Municipal Water Company
Environmental Protection Agency
Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Supply Program
Frederick County Health Department
Thurmont officers prep for presidential motorcade arrival
Thurmont police say their role is traffic control as the president passes through. Officers Parron and Fuss describe a calm scene, noting residents are patient and welcoming to the fresh presidential visit, while a classroom photo of George Bush overlooks the station.
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Tara
Thurmont
George Bush
John Parron
Jim Fuss
Parron
Clinton
Washington, D.C
Parton
Phelan Earns 700th Win in Hard Fought Victory
Coach Phelan celebrated his 700th win as senior guard Kevin Booth reached him at the final buzzer. The team wore a bow tie chosen by Phelan’s wife and a game ball destined for the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Teammates and fans cheered as Phelan reflected on the milestone and autographs followed.
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Kevin Booth
Mr. Phelan
Dottie
Basketball Hall of Fame
Springfield
Mass
Mr. Booth
Mr. Watson
Bob Flynn
Phelan
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