1st Scots Parliament Opens Amid Independence Talk
Edinburgh and London clash in a historic opening as Scotland's new Parliament convenes for the first time in nearly 300 years. Supporters urge the session as a step toward potential independence, while opponents warn of constitutional upheaval. Margo MacDonald of the Scottish National Party hails the event as a rehearsal for future autonomy.
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Baby boom's kids fill U S schools again in 1997 surge
In Washington the Census Bureau reports 1997 elementary and high school enrollments reached 48.0 million, just below the 1970 peak of 48.7 million as baby boom offspring enter classrooms. Gladys Martinez notes rising enrollments amid past declines. In London the European Space Agency previews the Rosetta mission to rendezvous with comet Wirtanen in 2012, highlighting Europe’s lead in comet exploration and recalling Giotto’s Halley visit.
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Granny D Walks for Campaign Reform Across Texas
Doris Haddock known as Granny D, 89, continues a 3055 mile walk from California to Washington to push campaign finance reform. Backed by Common Cause, she trudges six days weekly at ten miles daily despite arthritis and emphysema, arguing political offices are effectively up for the highest bid.
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Irish warned to make a deal in Belfast talks
British Prime Minister Blair and Irish Prime Minister Ahern press Sinn Fein toward disarmament as Northern Ireland peace talks charge ahead amid protests and marching rioters. Adams says Sinn Fein offers an absolute commitment while IRA weapons remain a focus and a March deadline looms for the agreed accord ending decades of sectarian violence.
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Congress approves Y2K shield amid bipartisan support
Washington AP reports Congress passed compromise Y2K liability protections six months before 2000. The House 404-24 and Senate 81-18 votes save businesses from lawsuits, with mediation encouraged, damages capped, and liability limited to causal share. Clinton expected to sign after White House veto threats.
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Frederick public hearing on preliminary subdivision plan North Crossing
Frederick City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 12 1999 at 6 00 PM in Room 106 City Hall 101 North Court Street to review Preliminary Subdivision Plan 916 R4 remove Additional Condition No 4 about waterline extension to Hayward Road CK City June 25 July 2 1999
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Plan 99 07 Riverside Rest Center Lot 1 Subdivision
Applicant seeks approval for a 103.77 acre industrial subdivision north of Gas House Pike, south of the Monocacy River and Monocacy Boulevard. The proposal covers Lot 1 within Riverside Rest ness Center and aims to develop industrial facilities on the site.
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