U.N official urges lifting Iraq food embargo
A top United Nations official called for lifting the food embargo on Iraq, arguing the country has been reduced to a pre-industrial age by allied actions. Meanwhile a U.S. jet shot down another Iraqi fighter, signaling ongoing hostilities.
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Search continues after two Navy planes crash off San Diego
A pair of Navy P-3 Orions on antisubmarine drills crashed about 60 miles southwest of San Diego in rough seas. All 27 crewmen aboard were feared dead. search teams recovered wreckage but no bodies. Navy officials said recovery of remains could be extensive and difficult in the cold waters.
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Bridge work continues on Carroll Street bridge project
Work on the South Carroll Street bridge over Carroll Creek progressed Friday morning. Residents blame the project for downtown Frederick traffic and anticipate completion in April.
Board of Education weighs cutting students personal vacation days
The Frederick County Board of Education considers halving the annual personal vacation days for students from ten to five to boost attendance. The plan, discussed at a Monday meeting, targets grades seven through twelve and aligns with state recommendations and the Maryland Performance Program goals.
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Deputies run 1 270 checkpoint nets 17 arrests
Frederick County deputies conducted Interstate 270 drug interdiction snapping 17 arrests and seizing marijuana LSD and cocaine along with six vehicles. The operation ran with signs reading Drug Checkpoint Ahead near Md 80 to deter violators during a Grateful Dead concert period.
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Delegation of Frederick Homeless Protest at Aldermen Meeting
A Frederick delegation of homeless residents urged the City Board of Aldermen to act as they report having no shelter. Spokesperson Monica Pomaibo blamed the closing of an emergency Shelter operated by Frederick churches and cited difficulties staying at other shelters. Beacon House, a Christian ministry of rescue, ejects homeless people when staying there.
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Faith House Shelter Refusal Sparks Homeless Grievances
A woman recounts being rejected by Faith House, a women’s shelter, while noting the Frederick Department of Social Services limits motel placements. She accuses staff of dehumanizing treatment and cites poor food at the Frederick Community Center reheated from day to day.
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County to bolster ethics law and expand disclosures
Frederick County Commissioners moved to strengthen ethics rules with plans to require long form disclosures from nine boards and about 30 county employees. They voted to hold a public hearing after consulting the county ethics commission, aiming to close gaps on real estate and outside employment in contracts exceeding 1000 dollars.
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Price Claytor named to HDC
Frederick mayor announces Fred Price and Douglas Claytor as new Historic District Commission members at a Board of Aldermen meeting. Longtime members Bernard Callan and Bert Anderson not reappointed as terms expired this month. Gordon criticizes HDC practices as lacking criteria and procedure.
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Frederick to hike loading zone tickets to 35 dollars
The Frederick City Council voted to raise illegal parking fines in loading zones to 35 dollars. Signs will designate no parking hours for short and long term zones, with 35 dollar tickets during those times. Cars parked outside hours will receive 3 dollar tickets once zones are posted.
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Weather and entertainment notes in Western Maryland
Tonight showers and possible thunderstorms with lows in the upper 40s. Saturday cloudy with more showers and possible thunderstorms, highs near 60. Western Maryland weather map on page E-1. Also a note on a pen pal romance blossoming in the desert and weekly karaoke at Mixers Lounge on Wednesdays.
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