Philippine exodus grows as Pinatubo evacuees flood aid lines
U S Navy ships head to Subic Bay to speed the mass evacuation after Mount Pinatubo eruptions. Gov Bren Guiao says Pampanga shelters host about 120000 refugees while ash and contaminated water cripple services. Red Cross cites at least 148 dead and warns of disease.
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Philippines
Subic Bay
Mount Pinatubo
Bren Guiao
Pampanga Province
Red Cross
Pinatubo
Clark Air Base
U.S
Clark
Subic Bay Naval Base
Midway
Abraham Lincoln
Cebu
United States
Ash
Jerry Moore
Navy
Yokosuka
Japan
Lisa
Yeltsin heads to Washington after Russia win
Boris Yeltsin arrives in the United States following a sweeping victory in Russia. The trip aims to meet with President Bush and other officials, signaling a new phase in Soviet republic leadership as relations with Washington look to normalize after prior tensions and apologies for past accusations.
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Boris Yeltsin
United States
Pravda
Bush
Communist Party
Yeltsin
White House
Mikhail
Gorbachev
Russia
U.S
Dan Quayle
Defense
Rain floods Frederick County as storms soak lawns
Rain drenched Frederick County amid weeks of drought with up to 3.8 inches in some areas and flooding along Carroll Creek. Water bans were lifted in Woodsboro while Linganore and Fountaindale restricted use. Towns report stretched supplies. Brunswick uses Potomac River pumping, and a new river intake slated for July.
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Frederick County
Bill Miller
National Weather Service
Carroll Creek
Frederick
Baker Park
Louisiana
Texas
Mr. Miller
Woodsboro
Linganore and
Fountaindale
Walkersville
Richard Winn
Kevin Brawner
Brunswick
Potomac
Brawner
Gary Dingle
Thurmont
County officials could have violated Sunshine law
Frederick County officials may have broken the Open Meetings Law after a closed May 25 session at Gail Bowerman's house to plan a news conference. County attorney John Mathias says planning a press conference generally falls outside executive function unless a two thirds vote finds a compelling reason. The memo notes exceptions, and whether they apply depends on topics discussed. the board’s private budget talks for the news are not clearly exempt.
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Frederick County
John Mathias
Mathias
Ronald Sundergill
Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Ann Yingling
Bruce Reeder
Board
of County Commissioners
City cleanup bill sparks dispute at mayor's meet
Frederick residents raised traffic and litter concerns during Mayor Paul Gordon's Meet the Mayor night. Doris McDonnell, Stewart Apartments manager, said a city crew cleared grounds without permission and billed her for trash removal after two furnaces and a resident bicycle were taken. Gordon will consult city officials to resolve the issue while noting a trash nuisance ordinance. A resident also reported speeding on North Bentz Street with cars clocked above 45 mph in 25 mph zones.
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Hamilton Avenue
Frederick City
Frederick
Paul Gordon
City Hall
Doris McDonnell
Stewart
Motters Avenue
Pye
Ms. McDonnell
Florida
McDonnell
Gordon
Bal Menon
Menon
William 5. Burger
West Third Street
North Bentz Street
BoE unveils 126.8 million budget plan for 1992
Frederick County Board of Education staff report a 1992 budget of 126.8 million dollars, about five million less than requested, with 88.6 new positions planned to support enrollment and system growth. Final funding to be set by county commissioners, while concerns include added costs from social security, a missing grant, and new policy expenses. Officials seek more counselors, health aides, and specialized programs amid cuts and potential state funding stability.
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Frederick County
Keller
Anthony Gough
Patricia Mangiafico
Renzulli
Frederick County Commissioners debate school board funding shifts
Commissioner Bruce Reeder distributed a memo showing the school board's share of county funds rising from 48.9 percent in 1968 to 56 percent in 1992, with other agencies receiving 44 percent. The board's supporters cite education priorities while critics call for efficiency and comparisons with other counties. A $15,000 study on wages and salaries was approved to compare county and school board pay, amid concerns the 1993 budget may be tougher and programs might expand if funding remains high.
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Frederick County
Bruce Reeder
Board of Education
Ronald Sundergiil
Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
Reeder
Sue Ann Yingling
Frederick County family catches wind equine craze
Weather section notes mostly cloudy with showers and possible thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Lows around 65 with highs near 9. Page reference Agriculture Frederick County family pursues wind equine trend on page B-3.
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