Mandela sworn in as South Africa's first black president
Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa's first black president in Pretoria after the end of apartheid. He vows a rainbow nation and human dignity for all, while de Klerk and Thabo Mbeki are sworn in as deputy presidents in a government of national unity. The multiracial parliament elects him unopposed at its first session, with a grand inauguration and national color display.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Africa
Mandéla
Republic of South Africa
Mandela
F.W. de Klerk
National Party
African National Congress
de Klerk
ANC
Thabo Mbeki
State proposes larger Victor Cullen Center jail population
SABILLASVILLE The state Department of Juvenile Services plans to raise the Victor Cullen Center inmate cap from 125 to 184 for non-violent offenders aged 13 to 18. A public meeting is set for 2 p.m. May 14 at the school gym, hosted by Youth Services International.
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Cullen Center
Sabillasville
State Department of Juvenile Services
DJS
Victor Cullen Center
Reform School
David Dolch
Youth Services International
Owings Mills
Dolch
Victor Cullen
Dhillon Among Top Congressional Fund Raisers in 1994 Race
Cumberland Democrat Neil Dhillon stands among the nation’s leading congressional fund raisers in his bid to defeat Roscoe Bartlett in Maryland’s 6th District. FEC data through March 31 show Dhillon at $312,464 raised, placing him ahead of five other challengers nationwide. Total 1994 reads show candidates raising over $228.4 million in the first 15 months, nearing the 1992 peak.
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Cumberland
Neil Dhillon
Roscoe Bartlett
Mr. Dhillon
Tinois
California
Texas
Washington
Federal Election Commission
House
FEC
Hectic final tax sale marks Brittain’s last run as treasurer
Frederick County Treasurer Martha Ann Brittain presided over a hectic final tax sale in Winchester Hall as about 700 properties were listed versus 423 last year. Bidders paid taxes owed and will later redeem with 12 percent interest before foreclosure, with Brittain retiring after this year. The afternoon sale drew a smaller crowd and featured hopefuls like Marion Hoffman seeking bargains and Lewistown’s Charles Michael attending his first event.
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Susan
W.W. Corbin
Winchester Hall
Frederick
Frederick County
Martha Ann Brittain
Mrs. Brittain
Marion Hoffman
Basford Road
Lewistown
Charles Michael
McClellan to seek House seat again after months of anguish
Delegates James E. McClellan of Frederick County announces he will run for re election after five months of anguish over his pledge to retire. The 68 year old Democrat named Brad Young campaign manager and cited support from about 150 district voters while noting pressure from House Speaker Casper Taylor to reconsider retirement and maintain key leadership roles.
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Dr. McClellan
Frederick
Annapolis
House
Casper Taylor
Appropriations Committee
McClellan
Missing Man Formation Honors Roc in Auto Crash Death
Ground missing man formation salutes Spec. Steven Patrick Roc who died May 6 from injuries in an automobile accident. Pfc. Robert Burley, the driver, saluted as Roc was a passenger. See Page A-13 for the full story.
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Robert Burley
Spec
Steven Patrick Roc
Pfc
Burley
Spec. Roc
New mental injuries law worries teachers
A Maryland bill would require educators to report mental injuries in children, expanding duties beyond visible abuse. Officials warn the term is vague with terms like substantial and function open to interpretation, risking job loss for noncompliance. The measure, sponsored by Delegate Pauline Menes, sets criteria for spotting deeply troubled behavior while cautioning against over-reporting.
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Mark Blom
Frederick County
Maryland
William Donald Schaefer
Pauline Menes
Prince George’s
County workers to receive 39 percent COLA boost
Frederick County Commissioners approved a 3 percent cost of living increase totaling 5.8 million for 4,500 employees including Board of Education and Frederick Community College staff. Elected officials are excluded. The COLA takes effect July 1 and is double last year’s 1.5 percent raise. Critics note many workers earn under 30,000. The board may source funds from a projected budget surplus of 9.4 million and other fiscal projections.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Frederick Community College
Sue Ann Yingling
David Gray
Ron Sundergill
Mark Sneadner
Sneadner
4H Center Leaders Honored at Banquet
Clear and cool tonight with lows in the 40s gives way to a mostly sunny Wednesday with highs near 70s. The note directs readers to see Western Maryland weather and map on page and to see Page AQ for agriculture coverage, including 4H center leaders honored at banquet.
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Maryland
AQ Agriculture
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Dhillon
Dan Burns
News-Post
Kelly Hahn
Nancy Luse
Tom Hoffman
Hanover
James E. McClellan
General Assembly
Bill Grean
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Fra
Hhdhe
Frederick News
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