Hostage releases eyed as captors push freeing of Americans
In Beirut the group leader said the three American captives would be freed soon, while Iran signaled Joseph Chipple could go free next week. Thomas Sutherland, freed Monday after UN talks, described abuse during captivity. US official said prospects look brighter amid broader negotiations in the region.
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U.S
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Party of Cod
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U.N
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Colo
Wiesbaden
Germany
Bie Patos
Ee Et Ae
Land
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Cicippio
Norristown
Beirut
Cielppio
Ameri
Gray calls Free State deal invalid over unseen agreement
Frederick County Commissioner David Gray said he never saw the eight page contract core to the Free State Recycling System deal and thus regarded the arrangement as non binding. He noted at public meeting that only a July correspondence between county and Free State attorneys formed the basis for approvals sought to operate the facility.
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Free State Recycling System, Inc
John Mathias
Free State
Ralph Gordon
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Gordon
MDE
Utilities tax proposed to ease MontCo shortfall
Rockville officials moved the public hearing to Wootten High School as 1,200 people attended a session on a proposed utilities tax. The measure would raise about $11 million, funding five or more teacher furlough days. debate featured opposition from the Taxpayers League and strong support from the PTA Council.
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Ana
Wootten High School
Rose Crenca
Taxpayers League
Sharon Friedman
Ptas
House efforts fail to override Bush veto on abortion ruling
In a vote of 156 against 270, the House fell short of a two-thirds majority to overturn President Bush on a provision blocking federally funded abortion counseling. Speaker Foley warned the measure’s fate. abortion-rights advocates called the loss a setback but not the end of their effort.
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House
Thomas Foley
Bush
Mr. Foley
Mr. Bush
Patricia Schroeder
D-Colo
White House
Marlin Fitewater
Vin Weber
R-Minn
Foley
Rep
Steny Hoyer
House Democratic Caucus
Kate Michelman
National Abortion Rights Action League
Douglas Johnson
National Right To Life Committee
Inspection costs rise at two new schools
Officials announced Monday that inspection expenses for two new schools total about $22,000 for Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge, with a potential final bill exceeding $40,000. Test Tech Laboratories billed $85 an hour for engineers, $45 for technicians, and $35 for clerical work as it assessed construction deficiencies. The Ballenger Creek report cost $1,050 for 30 bound copies. The board waived bid procedures for emergency inspections and approved further bids for boiler replacement at Middletown Middle and HVAC work at New Midway Elementary.
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Test-Tech Laboratories Inc
Ballenger Creek
Spring Ridge
Test-Tech
Edgar Larson
Weather notes and holiday features in local paper
A cloudy mild forecast with showers tonight and Thursday appears alongside brief notes on Thanksgiving staffing, a candlelight house feature, and eight Frederick homes highlighted on the pages.
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Maryland
Frederick
Lincoln Apartments Reopen In Frederick With Modern Makeover
The Lincoln Apartments on Phobus Avenue reopen after a modernization funded by HUD. Brenda Tillery and Charlie H. Smith Jr. praise the project improving life for residents. The complex, opened in 11 and updated over 18 months, features new wiring, appliances, updated facades, and new landscaping. A ceremony dedicated the Esther Grinage Community Room honoring the educator who served Frederick. Mayor Gordon notes the renovation offers more than shelter, stressing dignity and ongoing community investment.
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Phobus Avenue
Frederick
Brenda Tillery
Lincoln Residents Council
Charlie H. Smith Jr
Housing Authority
Smit
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Edward Bell
Esther Grinage
Lincoln Apartments
Ms. Grinage
William 0. Lee Jr
Paul Gordon
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