Bush to push UN force plan as Britain readies more troops
The United States backs a U N resolution authorizing force to drive Iraqi troops from Kuwait while allies debate. Britain may send 6 000 more troops and 10 plus tanks, lifting Gulf ground forces to about 15 500 and tanks to over 220. Bush expands Gulf presence with 200 000 more troops, prompting calls in Congress for an emergency session.
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Saudi Desert
Saddam
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Persian Gulf
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New Year's Eve carriage damage linked to runaway horses
Downtown resident Mr. Bomango reported his 1979 Saab sustained a dent on North Market Street when runaway Sundance Car carriage horses trotted by with no driver. Mr. Putman offered to pay repairs but refused as costs neared $500. insurance estimate stood at $330. No witnesses, prank suspected tying horses to meters in front of City Hall.
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Sundance
Old City Hall
N. Market St
Watchdog group pushes for open meetings and public input
The watchdog group discussed reviving public access, recalling Elliot Haines and urging earlier public comment at meetings. They want residents with expertise to participate, form a six member mission committee, seek municipal representatives, and discuss names for the tax league.
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Fea Pade Benen Bod
Board of Education
Ashbury
Thomas Hattery
D-4a
Andrew Standoff
Tax League
Hal Rever Jr
County Board of Education
Larry Way
Delmar Rippeon
William Schrodel
Schrode
Sterling Bollinger
Community efforts push smoking cessation across groups
Health educator Shanta Williams notes the department offers educational materials and tips to quit smoking with posters reading Smoking stinks and Ive just quit smoking bear with me. Joni King of Frederick Memorial Hospital says newborns receive I was born a non-smoker shirts and smoking employees get carrot sticks and lollipops. Fort Detrick and Hood College promote quit initiatives including adopt a smoker and distributing headless matches while Washington DC groups pass out apples as substitutes. The American Cancer Society urges tactics like removing cigarettes and lighters, enlisting support, deep breathing, hydrating, brushing teeth, keeping hands busy, and rewarding progress with leisure activities or shopping.
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Joni King
Frederick Memorial Hospital
The
Cancer Society
Fort Detrick
Hood College
Washington, D.C
International Apple Institute
HMO delays led to bills for kidney patient Drews
Mr. Drews, a chronic kidney patient in Frederick, faced withheld payments from Care First HMOs for dialysis and specialist visits. After years of letters and a State AG intervention, bills were resolved and he awaits a Jan transplant with wife Natalie's kidney donation at the Washington Hospital Center.
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Attorney General's Office
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Washington Hospital Center
Natalie
Eight convicted in Operation Roundup drug sting
Eight defendants including Eric E. Burdette of Gaithersburg Claude A. Owens of Jerrardstown Donald L. Corder of Rawson Idr iess A Bowens of Frederick Dale S. Sutler of Lovellsville Norman Peach of Frederick faced convictions. The arrests are part of a Maryland State Police Frederick City Police and Frederick County Sheriff's Office anti drug program. Undercover officers posed as crack dealers offering to sell low grade cocaine to buyers entering Joan Hanson Apartments. The complex is seen as an outdoor drug market and Roundup aims to remove buyers from the area.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
No War Asserted by Press Secretary Amid Gulf Tensions
Press secretary Marlin Fitzwater declares no war while leading senators including Sam Nunn and Richard Lugar call for an emergency session. They warn U S support abroad is unraveling and urge congress and the president to decide actions against Iraq.
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Sam Nunn
Georgia Democrat
Armed Services Committee
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R-Ind
Foreign Relations Committee
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China
Soviet Union
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Baghdad
Call for draft board recruits alarms New Jersey mayor
In Newark, mayor Frank Grout of Upper Saddle River voiced alarm at a Selective Service request for volunteers to serve on local draft boards. The agency said the letter was routine and unrelated to any Persian Gulf buildup after Iraq’s invasion, but Grout warned it signals potential war. The letter, mailed to New Jersey mayors on November 4, seeks candidates for future boards should drafting be needed.
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Washington Times
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