More arrests in China as brutal crackdown goes on
China reports new arrests amid ongoing suppression of protests after Beijing killings. Premier Li Peng vows swift punishment of rioters while authorities push new exit controls to curb flee attempts. Refugees seek asylum in the Philippines as courts demand severe action against counterrevolutionary elements.
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Beijing Radio
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Stadium legal battle begins over Frederick baseball park
A heated dispute in Frederick County Circuit Court seeks to halt a 4234 seat municipal baseball stadium at Leats Park. Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church claims zoning violations and improper use of park land, while city officials push to finish and open the stadium for the Frederick Keys in the upcoming season.
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the Keys
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Crack drive nears 200 arrests in Frederick
Frederick police chief Maj. Richard Ashton reports Operation Crack Down nears 200 arrests on its 139th day with 192 arrests. The effort uses 10 to 12 officers daily to observe housing projects and cuff sellers, relying on buyer testimony to strengthen prosecutions and maintaining high bonds up to 250000. The first group of suspects faces trial July 12 in Circuit Court.
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Richard Ashton
Frederick
Ashton
Investigative Services
Scott Rolle
Frederick County
Rolle
Neighbors clash over Barnes rezoning request fate
William Barnes, longtime shopkeeper near Sequo Liquors on McMurray Street, seeks to rezone two small parcels at South Street and Broadway to expand his neighborhood store. Neighbors fear change may invite more drug activity, despite Barnes’ ties to the area and past business. The planning commission heard opposition at a recent hearing and has yet to rule.
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South Frederick
Sequo Liquors
McMurray Street
Market Street
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South Street
Broadway
Planning Commission
Frederick school board approves AIDS education for sixth graders
The Frederick County school board approved a sixth grade AIDS education plan joining a third grade program. The unit covers transmission prevention and effects on individuals and families with parent consent required. It uses pre and post tests video activities and small group discussions to practice refusal skills and assess impact on society.
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Frederick County
Jean Flory
Flory
Emmitsburg Sister Winifred Kerwin Turns 100 Today
Emmitsburg celebrates Sister Winifred Kerwin turning 100 on June 20. Family and friends travel from Australia, California, Massachusetts, and New York for the milestone. She jokes about hiding under the bed as reporters note her humorous, humble nature.
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Winifred
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New York
Sam
Weather Summary for Marge Land Area
Cloudy tonight with a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southerly winds about 19 mph. Wednesday partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of storms. Highs near 85. The report references Marge land weather map features on a local weather segment.
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Marge Land
PBC
Pearsen Peccsse Settee
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