Sandinistas seize San Antonio sugar refinery in Nicaragua
The Sandinista government nationalized the San Antonio sugar refinery accusing owners of neglect since 1981 as opposition protests surge. Police used tear gas against demonstrators amid U S embassy tensions while the regime expelled key diplomats and tightened media controls.
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Nicaragua
Agrarian Reform Ministry
San Antonio
U.S
Foreign Ministry
Richard Melton
Mayor to push rules for fair city contracts bidding
Mayor Ronald Young says he will propose contract guidelines to prevent unfair advantages in securing municipal contracts. He cites concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving Frederick Planning Commission chair Donald Briggs and developers Arnold & Briggs, while noting no wrongdoing. The plan aims to level the field for businesses and developers and address perceived conflicts as Briggs resigns in September.
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Ronald Young
Frederick Planning Commission
Donald N. Briggs
Frederick News-Post
Briggs
Young
Mr. Griggs
City Planning Commission
Arnold & Briggs
Briggs Crowns
Commission
Franes Baker
Baker
Mr. Young
Rape alleged at Quality Inn kept low key by management
A 25 year old maid reported being raped on the Quality Inn’s third floor in May after a man posing as a police officer forced her into a room. Detention reports say two men are being evaluated as suspects. The hotel, previously in bankruptcy, declined to comment.
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Quality Inn
Randy Freysz
Frederick County
Frederick
David Dinges
Sheriff's Department
Det. Freysz
Det
Freysz
Frederick faces building boom amid handicap access concerns
Frederick residents allege federal guidelines are violated as new centers, shops, and offices lack accessible features. Disabled Citizens of Frederick County United point to Willowtree Plaza and Westridge Square, noting narrow aisles, blocked ramps, insufficient parking, and poorly designed restrooms.
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Frederick
Frederick City
Maryland
Robert Reuter
Access Systems of
Baltimore
Frederick County United
DCFCU
Disabled Citizess
Frederick County
Willowtree
Giant Food
Westridge Square
Giant
Lee Adams Finds Barriers Bigger Than His Wheelchair
Lee Adams, living with multiple sclerosis since 1981, remains mobile using a van with hand controls and a side lift. He describes how sidewalks shops and stairs deny access to wheelchair users, shaping life in Mercer Pennsylvania and beyond.
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Lee Adams
Mr. Adams
Adams
Mercer
Pennsylvania
Montgomery County
Frederick County teachers seek pay scale overhaul for extracurriculars
A 12 member Frederick County Teachers Association panel proposes changes to the activity pay scale to reward after school work. They cite inequities, noting football coaches earn more than hands on advising programs like It's Academic, yearbook oversight, and drama coaching. The plan would reclassify pay into five levels based on hours beyond the classroom and activity type.
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Frederick
Patterson
FCTA
New Market Annexation Proposal Denounced by Officials
At a Winchester Hall planning commission meeting county leaders and residents rejected New Market plans to annex 745 acres east of town. Commissioner Sue Ann Yingling urged a letter condemning alleged town methods, while mayor Frank Shaw was unavailable for comment. The plan moves to the Frederick County Board of Commissioners for July 19 with possible development moratorium options.
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la Prensa
Anastasio Somoza
Congress
Reagan
Tomas Borge
Planning Commission
Winchester Hall
Frank Shaw
New Market
Frederick County Planning Commission
Commission
Sue Ann Yingling
Frederick County Board of Commissioners
Detrick Road
Council
Euming
Weather and sports brief with district update
Mostly sunny and hot today with lower 90s. Tonight fair and mild with about 70 degrees. Friday partly cloudy and hot with lower 90s. Western Maryland area weather map note and Brunswick ousted from district play in Pay Sports. Page reference.
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