NATO Air Strikes Press Milosevic Toward Kosovo Autonomy
NATO vows continued airstrikes until Milosevic halts the Serb offensive and accepts Kosovo autonomy with an international peacekeeping force. US officials cite possible peace talks with Primakov seeking a political solution while denying immediate ground troop deployment.
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Milosevic
Yugoslavia
NATO
Kosovo
Serbia
Yevgeny Primakov
Belgrade
Russia
Lockhart
White House
Primakov
United States
Madeleine Albright
Mons
Or Ivanov
Albright
James P Rubin
Milasevic
LS. Army
Wesley Clark
Clinton
Stas
Kosivo Bacon
Americans Back Kosovo Air Strikes In New Poll
A Washington AP report notes a majority of Americans approve NATO air strikes in Kosovo and support NATO action. Sixty percent agree NATO has a responsibility to act, while about one fifth disapprove. Public concern includes potential troop casualties and costs.
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Washington
Kosovo
New Research Center For the People & the Press
NATO
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Serbia
Morehan
Bosnia
Iraq
Property-tax bill would cut closing costs and offer rebates
A Maryland House bill would let homeowners prepay property taxes six months in advance, reducing closing costs and offering a refund for escrows. If approved in the Senate, it would save buyers about 680 dollars per purchase and be funded by shifted taxes rather than local governments.
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Annatolis
Gapr
House of Delegates
House
Casper Taylor
Maryland
Taylor
Allegany
Senate
Peter Franchot
Montgomery
Escraw
Maryland Association of Realtors
Federal Housing Administration
Baltimore City
Taxes- Semiannual payments spark county debate in Maryland
Frederick County officials oppose moving the property tax second installment to December. A House bill would allow a single combined payment, reducing escrow balances and mortgage company funding needs. Supporters argue broader adoption could ease taxpayer burdens, but counties fear added costs and fees. The Senate companion SB 877 is in committee.
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Sandersen
Sid Viner
Prederick
Patne Hoff
Mast Counties
Sanderson
Frederick County
Lois Filby
House of Delegates
World Force
Annapolis
Senate
Impact fee hike eyed to fund school construction
Officials debate raising an impact fee in $500 increments up to $1,500 to finance year one school projects. Ms. Gardner warns delaying fee increases risks pushing schools back while Commissioners Rhoderick, Thompson, and others discuss timing, costs, and project demand amid a strong economy. A Jobs Pathway funding vote was postponed after a closed session. Axcal 2000 budget briefing looms.
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Ms. Gardner
Terre Roy Rhoderick
John J. Thompson Jr
Thompson
Frederick Il
Brian Duncan
Axcal
Frederick Jaycee Outstanding Senior Citizen honoree
Ms Roney, a Frederick native and chairwoman of All Saints Episcopal Church Altar Guild, was honored as the 1999 Outstanding Senior Citizen. She praises Advocates and Meals on Wheels for helping followers stay in their homes. The Jaycees laud her leadership and community service, noting her nursing background shaped her life.
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Frederick Jaycee
Roney
Frederick
Advocates
Ms. Roney
All Saints Episcopal Church
James Seale
Seale
Clyde
Olga
South
Jaycees
Bicyclist Hero Credits Family and Rescue Team
In a Baltimore trauma tale, bicyclist Mr. Bentz sustained severe head and body injuries after a collision. His wife Melinda Bentz recalls the dramatic rescue by EMTs and the nearby Maryland State Police helicopter that arrived during his crisis. He endured weeks in shock trauma, relearning movement, and a long recovery with support from family, friends, and faith.
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Angels of Life
Lewistown
Mr. Bentz
Baltimore
Bentz
Kertian Hospital
Melinda Kissner Bentz
Hechinger's
Frederick's
YMCA
Bay
Rehabilitation Hospital
Melinda
Tom Wachter
City Dispute Over Pending Litigation Delays RID Meeting
A letter from RID homeowners complains of canceled meeting with city staff citing pending litigation. They submitted questions in advance but received a 30 day response. They criticize city leadership, say judicial review of agency actions is safe, and urge fair treatment. City officials cite differing views on whether further RID discussions could affect court review.
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Ieea
Florian
Kuzemchak
Stan Aldridge
Lytin Beard
Jim Grimes
RID
Frederick County Circuit Court
Ms. Beard
Mr. Aldridge
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Jay Spurrier
Ray Spurrier
Vonecary Village
Iran
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Bicyclist
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