U.S. nears Arab soil base as Gulf war ends near
Gen H Norman Schwarzkopf says the United States is close to establishing a permanent land base on Arab soil without American ground forces. Troops remaining in the gulf will return after a permanent cease fire. Other reports say armored units advanced into Iraq and Bahrain talks may yield a base agreement. Red Cross notes 1,000 Iraqi POWs released at Apar border. Kuwaitis return home amid celebrations as liberation stands.
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PTA president Jean Smith keeps system to aid students
Jean Smith, 50, two term PTA Council of Frederick County president, sustained a sprained ankle Feb 8 yet continued service with only one missed meeting. A former X-ray technician, Smith joined PTA in 1974 and rose from homeroom mother to county and state roles, emphasizing a system driven approach over battles with parents. She spends up to 15 hours weekly on PTA work, focuses on fund raising kept to a minimum, and serves as liaison between 39 school PTAs and the state board.
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Firm says Saddam skimmed ten billion in oil profits
The Kuwaiti government hired Kroll Associates to map Saddam Hussein wealth. Chief investigator Jack Kroll estimates Saddam and family skimmed up to 10 billion dollars in oil profits since 1981 and Iraqi buyers held nearly 1 billion dollars in public company shares. He notes Iraqi directors’ control, including a firm led by Saddam’s half brother.
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Old school to become museum at Sugarloaf Mountain
An 80-year-old four mile trudged one room Halstead School is moved from an inaccessible site near Sugarloaf Mountain to Camus Road for restoration as a museum. Stronghold Inc plans renovation with four desks donated and a new teacher’s desk likely needed. The project includes restoring the old blackboard and aims to attract visitors.
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Frederick Keys rely on most of 1990 roster for 1991 season
Manager Wally Moon says the Frederick Keys roster is about 60 percent the same as last year as the Class A Carolina League opener nears. Moon predicts the 1991 season will be hard to top despite turnover. Siobhan Makes Carol Connellan crowned Miss Frederick 1991 at Hood College event.
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Travel. Is the world ready for Desert Adventure?
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Whole world invited to Bests homecoming in Liberty Town
LIBERTYTOWN The Best family awaits the return of Pvt William Best III from the Persian Gulf War on a 30 day leave, while his father Chief Warrant Officer William Bests remains in Saudi Arabia. The 18 year old, stationed with the military police, sent a tag from fatigues and has letters from 20 supporters in one day. Jennifer Thomas, engaged to Pvt Best, and sister Jennifer 14, face a time of separation with prayers and bumper stickers recalling loved ones overseas.
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