Bombers kill 51 in Sri Lanka attack on military HQ
In Colombo two death by own action bombers detonated a van packed with 155 pounds of explosives at a government operations headquarters, wiping out a command center and leaving a six foot crater. Officials said at least 51 dead and 120 wounded, with authorities citing Tamil Tigers as prime suspects.
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Colombo
Sri Lanka
Walter Fernando
Defense Ministry
Fernando
Tamil Tiger
Tamil Tigers
Bradman Weerakoon
Ranasinghe Premadasa
Sathasivam Krishnakumar
Liberation Tigers
Tense showdown over Frederick County school budget approval
Frederick County commissioners battled over the 131.25 million fiscal 1992 Board of Education budget in a contentious meeting. Debate centered on private meetings about allocations, a 5 million extra funding vs 10 million requested, and a renegotiated teacher contract with a 6.35 percent raise.
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Frederick County
County Board of Education
Sue Ann Yingling
Ronald Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Frederick County Teachers Association
Larry Hauver
Sundergill
Bowerman
Mr. Sundergill
David Gray
FCTA
Magic of the mountain helps McFadden retire from Catoctin Park
Superintendent Tom McFadden, 63, of Catoctin Mountain Park, retires June 29 after 16 years, praising the smiles of handicapped visitors and his work coordinating Camp Greentop activities with the Maryland League for the Handicapped. He also oversaw the Baltimore Washington Parkway, Greenbelt Park, and Camp David logistics for special outings.
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Catoctin Mountain Park
Jimmy Carter
Tom McFadden
McFadden
Wir. McFadden
Maryland League For the Handicapped
National Park Service
Camp Greentop
Mr. McFadden
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Greenbelt Park
Camp David
Weather and sun with highs in 90s across area
Weather on the map shows sunny conditions with highs in the low to mid 90s. The page notes a feature on Orphess Ensemble students performing from Bach to blues on page C1.
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Orphess Ensemble
Pool Hours Define Summer Swim Schedule
The city pool opens for summer with daily hours Monday through Thursday 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 1 to 6 p.m. Weekends run 12 30 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday residents may swim. The schedule targets afternoon and early evening use.
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Edward P. Thomas
Baker Park
Budget cuts delay Frederick County schools renovation projects
Frederick County Board of Education cut 5.1 million from the 1992 budget delaying capital outlay projects by at least a year. Savings came mainly from renegotiating the teachers contract and reducing capital outlay, affecting site improvements and building alterations while prioritizing safety and handicap access.
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Frederick County
Catoctin High School
Singanore High School
Jeff Bresee
Catoctin High
Green Valley Elementary
Frederick High
Brunswick Middle School
Brunswick High School
City clears Eddie Rabbitt concert for stadium show
Frederick officials approved a July 23 Eddie Rabbitt concert at Harry Grove Stadium as part of Carolina League All-Star Week events. Proceeds will benefit Frederick Memorial Hospital. The stadium use policy limits non profit concerts and the plan stirred questions about approval. Rabbitt's 90 minute set begins at 9 pm followed by a fireworks display.
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Eddie Rabbitt
Harry Grove Stadium
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Frederick Keys
Keith Lupton
Paul
Preliminary tests show no fatal flaw for Reich's Ford Road landfill
Frederick County officials report early geological tests at Site B on Reich’s Ford Road indicate no fatal flaw in the site that would prevent a state permit for a new 177 acre landfill. Phase II tests and anticipated MDE review through next year keep August 19% opening as a tentative milestone.
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Reich’s
Ford Road
Wayne Keeler
Frederick County Public Works
William and Kathleen Schroder
Mary
Land Department of the Environment
Keeler
MDE
David Gray
Bush Creek
Gray
Frederick County seeks alternative landfill sites pledge
Frederick County Commissioners discussed a report on seeking alternative landfill sites presented by consultant firm Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan Inc. They did not commit to using the outline or start date. Since taking office last December, all five commissioners have pledged to find other sites to replace the Schrodel farm site near the current landfill.
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Frederick County
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc
William and
Kathleen Schrodel
Schrodel
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Caldron
Christina Barnes
News-Post
Sem Yu
Herb Morrison
Catoctin
Hillcrest Elementary
Monocacy Elementary
Valley Elementary
City
Snafu
Louis Lyons
The
Keys
Jon Kreissig
Mr. Lupton
Gordon
Kreissig
Frances Baker
Seventhday Adventist
Schroder Farm
Niewarapreli Mma
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