Bosnian Serb Assembly Rejects U N Peace Plan
Bosnian Serb lawmakers rejected a United Nations peace plan and voted to hold a May referendum on whether to accept the plan to divide Bosnia among ten ethnic provinces. Fighting continued as Serb forces reportedly took Zepa, raising urgency for new U S and U N efforts. Clinton remained silent amid the rebuff.
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Jahorina
Bosnia- Herzegovina
U.N
Serbia
Clinton
Bosnia
Sarajevo
Zepa
U.S
Croatia
Yugoslav Federation
House Foreign Affairs Committee
City approves Baker Park Fourth of July events with beer gardens
Frederick officials informal agreement bars open beer sales while permitting beer gardens for the 10th anniversary Fourth of July in Baker Park. Mayor Gordon questions alcohol messaging to children as Aldermen weigh expanding beer garden use. police report no new complaints after patrols at Square Corner benches.
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Baker Park
Paul Gordon
Frederick City
Regis R. Raffensberger
Mr. Gordon
Sally Murphy
Frances Baker
Raffensberger
Gordon
Rev Loughran named interim MSM president
Mount St. Marys College in Emmitsburg appoints Rev James N. Loughran of Cleveland as interim president for one year starting June 1 after a two month search to replace retiring president Dr Robert J. Wickenheiser. The Jesuit priest previously led Loyola Marymount University and Brooklyn College and will not alter overall direction but will oversee continued operations.
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Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary’s College
James N. Loughran
Cleveland
Father Loughran
College Board of Trustees
Robert J. Wickenheiser
John J. Enzler
John Carroll University
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
Brooklyn College
New York
Loyola
Frank Buhrman
Local private doctors to handle prenatal care in Frederick County
Frederick County Health Department will shift prenatal care to private obstetricians and midwives in a phased plan starting Oct 1. About 12 obstetricians gynecologists plus midwives will participate, with new maternity clients referred to private offices first and full transition by June 1994. The health department will continue support services and home visits, while private practices may extend hours to manage 8–10 new patients weekly amid budget pressures.
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Frederick County Health Department
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Health Department
Tanya Schaeffer
Frederick County
Schaeffer
James Bowes
Bowes
Thomas Johnson Drive
Roddy Road bridge volunteers to be honored with governor award
Frederick County residents who rebuilt the Roddy Road covered bridge will receive the 1993 Governor's Volunteer Award in arts and culture. Led by Dean Fitzgerald, the group saved at least $6,000 and opened the 140 year old span six months early. The ceremony occurs May 20 at Camden Yards.
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Frederick County
Roddy Road
Thurmont-area
Dean Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Thurmont
Camden Yards
Frederick County Board of Education searches for new superintendent
The Frederick County Board of Education will search for a new county superintendent beginning May 6 focusing on local district candidates. The seven member board rejected a national search and will interview internal applicants. Superintendent Noel Farmer Jr. will retire in July after six years, seeking teaching, consulting, or state education roles. Salary details will be set later.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Norman Quist
Quist
Frederick County
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Farmer
Maryland State Department of Education
School Board keeps three books in county classrooms
The School Board voted to retain Encounter Panther Dream and The Story of Witches after parents urged bans citing witchcraft and acoultic practices. Superintendent Noel T. Farmer Jr. supported the decision, saying concerns are covered in principle and the titles meet state multicultural criteria.
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Frederick County
Kevin Castner
Castner
New World
State Department of Education
Frederick Keys Extend Win Streak in Carolina League
The Frederick Keys topped the Kinston Indians to claim their fourth consecutive victory in Carolina League action. Page references note for map and regional weather forecast.
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Maryland
Frederick Keys
Kinston Indians
Carolina League Baseball
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Parkway Elementary
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