Efforts to free hostages stall in Colombia embassy talks
In Bogota the third round of face to face talks between Colombia's government and guerrillas holding captives at the Dominican Republic Embassy ended without a breakthrough after a 13 minute session. Ambassador Ricardo Galan acted as go-between guiding the talks with 14 ambassadors still held. The besieged embassy sits behind a van with rear doors removed to allow observers of the talks.
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Tax relief hopes slim in Maryland budget outlook
Governor Marty Hughes told legislative leaders late Friday that chances for additional tax relief this year are minimal as next year’s budget faces tighter funds. Officials expect only 9 to 10 million dollars in extra revenue, down from earlier estimates, with February sales tax shortfalls and fears of a DC lottery affecting Maryland receipts.
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Type 8 flu confirmed in Maryland
Maryland Department of Health confirms eight Type B influenza cases in the state linked to Reye's syndrome risks. Six Cecil County elementary students, one Baltimore County woman, and one Talbot County man are affected, with Fort Meade also reporting two isolates. New concerns arise alongside DC and nearby states.
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Bruce Johnston barred from testifying at brothers’ murder trial
Bruce Johnston Sr appeared in Camdens County Court but spoke no words to the jury. Judge Lemard Sagermin ruled Johnston could not give limited testimony after the defense subpoenaed him to introduce the witness rather than provide substantive testimony.
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Bookish detective thrills and health epidemics in brief
A roundup notes teen detective fiction and a Scotland Yard style case collection, plus a doctor who traced epidemics in the past. Also covered are a prep column about travel, a National Geographic writer on Spanish relations, and tips on home buying and well testing.
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Gactions
Boveri Hilton
Pregemrk Couns Pewebuilters Asse
Lawteere
Iran crisis over U S Embassy held Americans transfer doubt
Militants at the U S Embassy in Tehran threaten to refuse handing over 50 Americans to Iran s Revolutionary Council if protests grow. A crowd of thousands chants support for the militants as officials signal possible postponement of the transfer and Ghotbzadeh plans to address the nation. The situation remains uncertain with denials of council approval and mixed signals from Iranian leaders.
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Germany
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Council
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
Ghotbzadeh
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Iran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
State Department
Washington
Meter maid blamed in PE situation sparks billing uproar
In Baltimore, Potomac Edison faces scrutiny after a meter reader on Ms MR s route allegedly estimated readings, producing drastically low bills. The Jorgensens saw a 1 400 bill after a route change, prompting PSC complaints and a probe into PE s billing practices and the scope of the issue.
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Potomac Edison Co
Washington County
Maryland Public Service Commission
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Nancy
Keedysville
Jorgensens
Ms. M.R
Ms. M
Geoghegan
Nancy Jorgensen
Potomac Edison
Virginia man killed in U S 15 mishap driver sought
State police pursue a bluish green vehicle after a Friday night hit and run on U S 15 north of Frederick that killed 45 year old David Paul Griffin of Arlington Virginia. Gordon Caldwell 30 of Alexandria Virginia was the Gremlin driver and Griffin was ejected and later died at MIEMSS Baltimore. Witnesses urged to contact state police at 603-3101.
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U.S. 15
Frederick
Virginia
David Paul Griffin
Arlington
Maryland Institute For Emergency Medical Services Systems
Baltimore
Griffin
Gremlin
Anne E. Caldwell
Alexandria
Caldwell
US. 15
Ms. Caldwell
Kerin C. Anders
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Maryland Assembly approves four Frederick County bills
The Maryland General Assembly enacted four bills at Annapolis to empower Frederick County to offer rewards, impose penalties for bounced county checks, apply building code rules to farm residences, and require ambulance and rescue squads to meet same accreditation standards as volunteer fire departments for county financing. The measures pass the Senate easily and await Gov Hughes' signature before taking effect July 1, part of a package from the Frederick County delegation.
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Maryland General Assembly
Frederick
General Assembly
Senate
Harry R Hughes
Frederick County
Inside The News Tray Weather Outlook For Weekend
Cloudy and showery conditions with possible thunderstorms and crossing winds expected. Temperatures rise to near highs Sunday with unsettled skies continuing through Sunday night into Monday in the region.
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