Day care plan sparks county debate near Kingsbrook
County commissioners discussed allowing a nine to sixteen child day care in Kingsbrook within a PUD. Supporters claim need and waiting lists. opponents worry about neighbors amid covenants requiring 51 percent owner approval. The panel also approved Braddock Heights lighting tax district creation and Sheppard Pratt bond plans while removing Mount Airy from New Market fire district.
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Michael Thompson
Ms. Klinger
Richard Hayward
Columbia
Kingsbrook
New Design Road
Frederick City
Hayward
Braddock Heights
Sheppard Pratt
Jefferson
Mark Hoke
Mount Airy
New Market Fire Tax District
Carroll County
Western Maryland discusses state health programs and agency role
Western Maryland officials weigh how to receive notice on proposed state health programs and whether to disband the Western Maryland Health Planning Agency or use it as a government liaison. They aim to assess impacts before approval and rely on the county health officer for information, though mental health programs are reportedly excluded.
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Western Maryland
Western Maryland Health Planning Agency
Hoke
Frederick
Margo Smith
Barbara Smith
State Health Department
Pets face heat risks and sun damage in county
Health expert warns dogs show heat exhaustion signs such as heavy panting and breathing difficulty while cats and rabbits also suffer. Rabbits in outdoor hutches need cooling aids like frozen water jugs. Ultraviolet damage to eyes and skin is possible. County officials critique state decision timing and request greater local input before program implementation.
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Narian Hospital
Irvin
Japanese cult hijack sparks fears amid Asahara case
In Tokyo a hijacked Japan Airlines plane bound for Hakodate sparked fear as Shoko Asahara, leader of the Aum Shinrikyo cult, faced murder charges for the March nerve gas attack in Tokyo that killed 12 and sickened 5,500. Riots, police, and military teams surrounded Hakodate airport as authorities worked to resolve the standoff.
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Ning
Shoko Asahara
Tokyo
Takako Nakajima
Fumihiro Joya
Hakodate
Asahara
Japan Air Lines
India
Red Army
Japan
Japan Air Line
South Korea
North Korea
Hideki Yanagizawa
Machiyo Matsufuji
Saburo Kobayashi
Maryland scales up truck safety with inspections and patrols
Trucks undergo driver health checks and verification of logs and shipment papers. Level II inspections examine truck exteriors while Level I involves full checks. McKelvin notes roving patrols to deter evasion of scales. Col. Mitchell says Maryland leads national commercial vehicle safety through enforcement and self compliance. The program runs from midnight Monday to midnight Thursday.
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Mr. McKelvin
McKelvin
Maryland
Col
David B. Mitchell
Car bomb wounds 16 in eastern Algeria
An early morning car bomb exploded at a housing project in Constantine wounding 16 people including five children. The blast severely damaged a 10 story building housing families of police officers in eastern Algeria.
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Algiers
Algeria
Constantine
Orchard Grove Elementary to Open in 1996 South of Frederick
Residents debate school redistricting as Orchard Grove Elementary prepares to open with 709 students in September 1996. The school board awarded a 6.3 million contract to Hess Construction for the new building and will decide on Gadra's attendance plan July 5, affecting Hillcrest Ballenger Creek and South Frederick students in several areas.
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South Frederick
Monarch Ridge
Ralph Reese
Reese
Alan Gebauer
Orchard Grove
Frederick
Hess Construction Co
Takoma Park
Dottie Moss
Dr. Gadra
Hillcrest Elementary
Moss
Hillcrest
Gadra
Ballenger Creek
County sludge rates rise as new lime substitute readied
Sludge costs have increased with bids based on old rates, forcing the county to break even. Gary Hill, water and sewer chief, says the rise covers actual costs including a new Ballenger plant treatment system. A lime pasteurizing byproduct may be sold as a soil conditioner and help reduce future fees.
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Staley
Gary Hill
Hill
Ballenger
D.C. Seeks 146.7 Million Loan From Treasury
Washington officials led by City Administrator Michael Rogers request a 146.7 million loan from the U.S. Treasury to cover a cash shortage. Meetings with Treasury GAO and OMB officials set guidelines for the borrowing with a Treasury review and an expected positive reply in about 10 days.
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Washington
District of Columbia
U.S. Treasury
Michael Rogers
The
Treasury
Government Accounting Office
Office of Management and Budget
Rogers
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