ANC poised to declare victory in South Africa
Reported by AP from Johannesburg as the ANC appears set to win a majority in the 400 seat parliament though not a two thirds majority. By midday only about a third of 22.7 million ballots counted amid sporadic violence in KwaZulu Natal. Mandela’s return to the campaign in limbo. Final results unlikely before Tuesday.
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Congress presses to ban assault weapons in push to curb crime
Washington AP Clinton administration steps up pressure on Congress to ban assault weapons. White House cites crime fatigue and backs House action this week to bar production and sale of 19 models and restrict detachable magazines to 10 rounds. Senate bill mirrors provisions pending reconciliation.
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Frederick County Housing Trust Helps Families Find Homes
Frederick County Housing Trust assists families including Sorgia Clotter and neighbors Victor and Pam Gomez as they transition from rental options to owner-occupied homes. The program offers pathways from renting with option to buy to full home ownership in Brunswick.
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Brunswick
Sorgia Clotter
Frederick Bank
Victor
Pam Gomez
Community aims to blend living and work in Frederick
Developer John Forstmann seeks to rezone 458 acres south of Frederick from office research to mixed use to attract corporate headquarters and homes with amenities including tennis courts. Planning Commission rejected the request March 17 amid road and school concerns. commissioners may reconsider. Local residents oppose, while some community advocates praise the concept for boosting a sense of place and jobs.
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Frederick Caunity Planning Commission
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Frederick County Commissioners
Community housing aid notes on repairs and support
Flower guard ment, but must be repaid when the house is sold. Building association members donated labor and materials, Ms. Cooper said. Association members completly erected the North American Housing Corp. homes and Brunswick donated the water taps, she said. NAHC is based in Point of Rocks. Ms. Clotter said she now pays $640 per month for her townhouse.
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Association
North American Housing Corp
Brunswick
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Point of Rocks
Clotter
Clear and cold tonight with 30s low, 60s Tuesday
The weather note reports clear and cold conditions tonight with temperatures dipping into the 30s and mostly sunny skies Tuesday with highs around the 60s, and it directs readers to see the weather map on page A-2.
Tradition seen as studied option for Frederick County schools
Frederick County Superintendent Daniel Gadra told Pomona Grange members at Faith United Church of Christ that year round schooling is an idea to study. He cited growth that will add about 1,000 students in September and noted 31,600 current students, some in 160 portable buildings, with high costs for new facilities. He suggested 12 month terms with 45 days on then 15 off, keeping most holidays, plus potential 186 school days.
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Pomona Grange
Grange
Mr. Gadra
Yale Stenzler
Maryland Interagency Committee
Faith United Church of Christ
Charlesville
Gadra
Courthouse Guards Enforce Security at Frederick County
Private security guards from St. Moritz Security Services operate metal detectors at Frederick County Courthouse entrances. They examine purses and bags while deputies from the sheriff’s office handle arrests. In a recent two week span four drug busts occurred, with charges after court intake.
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Frederick County
St. Moritz
Sheriff's Office
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