Walesa urges Western investment to save Poland economy
Solidarity leader Lech Walesa addressed Congress urging the West to back up aid with substantial investment. He warned Poland is on the verge of catastrophe and pressed the United States and allies to treat Solidarity as a partner, not a charity case. Walesa spoke amid Congressional debates on hundreds of millions in aid and met with leaders, Baker, and President Bush at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Solidarity
Lech Walesa
Congress
Poland
Lountry Wested
Valesa
Marquis de Lafayette
Mr. Valesa
Electricitg
Walesa
House
United States
James A. Baker III
Capitol
President Bush
White House
Senate
Hungary
Air Waresa
Freedom
Afl-Cio Labor
Bush foes boost drug war aid to 8.8 billion
Congress approves a 3.2 billion increase for the drug war, raising anti-drug funds to 8.8 billion this year as part of a 12 billion transportation bill. The action accompanies four non money measures. a conference committee will reconcile differences over the Andean Strategy with the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bush
House
Ve Transportation Department
From Ski Lodge to Middle School Teaching Career
Dana Thoman, ex co owner of The Village Inn at Deep Creek Lake, moves from running a ski resort to teaching middle school business and math. After selling the inn four years ago and briefly teaching science, she returns to the classroom full time in Frederick County while pursuing an MBA and developing middle school business courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Thoman
Walkersville
Deep Creek Lake
Ms. Thoman
Village Inn
Garrett County
Frederick County
Walkersville Middle School
Mount Airy Mayor Boyer accused of conflict of interest
A Mount Airy civic group charges Mayor Linda Boyer violated town ethics by participating in the purchase of two computers from Microstar Computers, in which her husband holds the controlling stake. The group seeks an Ethics Commission review, citing lack of competitive bidding and possible personal financial impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Linda Boyer
Puters
Boyer
Ralph Gordon
Richard Murray
Gordon
Residents stall developer plans in Old Farm project
At Frederick Planning Commission, Castle Development paused a 196 condo addition to Old Farm’s 68.4 acre site to appease residents who fear lower property values and loss of a planned shopping center or park. Local homeowners signed a petition against the change citing market shifts and neighborhood impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Yellow Springs Road
Old Farm Drive
Radcliffe
Diane Sickle
Margaret Klomstad
Radcutte
Activists fail to slow fur industry in Frederick area
Activists across the nation urge consumers to shun furs and target fur buyers, while Frederick County retailers say prices have fallen but demand remains strong. PETA members believe activism drives price declines, with mink overproduction cited as a key factor reducing fur values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Nancy Paul
Frederick
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals
PETA
Howard Gartenhaus
Gartenhaus Furs, Inc
Rockville
Gartenhaus
Inside The News Weather Tonight and Thursday
Cloudy tonight with a 54 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s to 50s. Thursday, showers and thunderstorms likely with highs in the mid 60s. Western Maryland forecast map on page A-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karen Gardner
News
Alplete
Wark
Cram
Kelly Hake
Nelson Alexander
Motter Avenue
12Th Street
Castle Homes
Christina Barnes
News-Post
Dawny Auldridge
Susie
Ani
Inside the News
U.S.A
AW Family
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!