U S signals readiness for war and hostage crisis
The United States vows readiness for conflict as Iraq holds hundreds of Westerners as hostages. At sea, USS Iwo Jima crews memorialize 10 sailors lost in a boiler room leak amid Desert Shield’s ongoing toll. Letters from captives describe isolation and anxiety while Baghdad claims hospitable treatment for diplomats and foreigners. President Bush denounces Iraqi actions in Massachusetts and urged unity in outrage.
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Drastic changes in SAT tests announced by College Board
College Board trustees announced the most drastic changes to the SAT in years, aiming to cut reliance on coaches and address bias concerns. Reintroducing an essay, adding self-calculated math problems, and boosting reading emphasis, with longer test time and allowed calculators.
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Goodrich Eager to Begin Work as New Mayor
BRUNSWICK in a historic recall electionRichard Goodrich, 48, defeated incumbent Mayor Susan Fauntleroy to become the town’s first recalled official. He plans to take oath Thursday afternoon at the Frederick Clerk of the Circuit Court, and meets with the town council Saturday morning to begin addressing the agenda.
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Council Street parking spaces return to public use
Frederick City leaders reversed eight metered spaces on Council Street to public use after a workshop amid protests from about 45 nearby residents. Aldermen kept five official spaces. Officials note parking constraints and consider a 25 cent taxi ride surtax to fund service improvements. A tax waiver request for Federated Charities was also discussed with a vote set for November 15.
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Dr Thomas Stone closes internal medicine practice after 39 years
From his West Third Street office, Dr Thomas E Stone watched polio wane AIDS rise and medical knowledge leap forward. After 39 years in internal medicine he is closing his doors saying he would quit at seventy.
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Dorsey and Lulie face tough race for Frederick County states attorney
Lawrence A. Dorsey Jr 47 of Woodsboro runs for a third term against Edward Lulie 39 of Jefferson a trial lawyer and former assistant prosecutor in the child support division. They tout aggressive campaigns focusing on crime drugs and police support with calls for 24 hour prosecutor presence and round the clock patrols amid concerns over drug markets violent crime and victim services.
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