Peace talks set for Madrid as Oct 30 start date fixed
Secretary of State James Baker announced that Arab Israeli peace talks will begin on October 30 in Madrid with Israel and Arab representatives. Prime Minister Shamir welcomed direct negotiations without preconditions while noting outstanding questions over Palestinian delegation participation and PLO lists. The United States and Soviet Union will co sponsor the conference. Sixteen person joint delegation expected with seven Palestinians and seven Jordanians.
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Jerusalem
James A. Baker
Middle East
Madrid
Yitzhak Shamir
Israel
Baker
Boris Pankin
Jim Baker
Shamir
United States
Soviet Union
Mr. Shamir
U.S
Mr. Baker
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
David Levy
Cavinel
Pankin
Tunis
West Bank
Gaza
Syria
Moscow
Mikhail
Gorbachev
Bail set at 160000 for Winchester robbery suspect
Charles Franklin Adams III 23 of Winchester is accused in a string of bank and convenience store robberies. He confessed to the crimes to finance his cocaine habit and is charged with the Citizens Savings Bank robbery in Frederick. Bail was set after a high speed chase and information linking him to multiple robberies in Washington Frederick and Carroll counties. An FBI probe continues with potential prison time if convicted.
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Winchester
Frederick
Charles Franklin Adams III
Adams
Citizens Savings Bank
W. Patrick St
Mount Pleasant
Frederick Bower
Duane Gigeous
Washington
de Freuec
Carroll Counties
West Third Street
Robert Servacek
Charles Franklin Adams Jr
Third Street
Sgt
Shankle
Cpl. Servacek
Mr. Adams
Maryland Weather and Past Pillars Feature
Inside The News Weather notes becoming partly cloudy late with lows in the mid 40s. Saturday shows decreasing cloudiness and highs in the mid 60s. Maryland weather and map on Page A-2. Carriage drive re-creates pillar from the past on Page 05. Parts of The Frederick News-Post printed on 100 percent recycled paper.
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Maryland
Frederick
Double-vehicle crash on Ballenger Creek Pike injures three
Rescue crews transported two men and one woman to hospital after a Datsun and a Caprice collided at Ballenger Creek Pike and Crestwood Village Boulevard around 7:50 am. An MSP medevac helicopter evacuated the men, a bus full of children was nearby but not involved, and the investigation continues.
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Ballenger Creek Pike
Crestwood Village Boulevard
Maryland State Police
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick County
Caprice
Ballenger Creek
Sheriff's Office
Gates on CIA Nomination Clears Senate Panel
The Senate Intelligence Committee moved toward approving Robert Gates as CIA director despite accusations he concealed Iran Contra details and influenced 1980s intelligence. With at least nine of 15 members likely to vote yes, Gates faces a broader confirmation battle in the full Senate, seen as a Bush administration win after earlier high profile approvals.
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Washington
Senate Intelligence Committee
Robert Gates
CIA
Mr. Gates
Bush
Intelligence Agency
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Gates
Senate
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Reeder sees work furloughs as tool to close shortfall
Frederick County officials plan a joint proposal urging school board and county employees to take several paid days off to cover a $5.79 million shortfall. Reeder says one week of furloughs could save over 2 million for schools and about 600 thousand for county payroll, without affecting raises. Teachers and staff negotiated raises amid debate on renegotiating contracts and contract days.
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Frederick County
Bruce Reeder
Reeder
Board of Education
Harold Keller Jr
Mr. Reeder
Frederick County Teachers Association
FCTA
School board to cover share of county shortfall
Frederick County Commissioners vote to require the school board to contribute 2.59 million toward a 5.8 million county shortfall. Budget official Sneadner notes the county will cover 2.45 million and mentions state cuts of 747,000 already applied.
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Frederick County
Harold Keller Jr
County Board of Education
Bungel
Mark Sweadner
FCC
Sneadner
Mount Airy water woes on Old Mill Bottom Road persist
Frederick County officials weigh options for clean water near Mount Airy as 26 homes faced fecal coliform contamination since 1989. Proposals include a $1 million sewer system with $915,000 grant and $700,000 loan, or a smaller community water facility for $40,000 to $80,000. Residents resist government intervention amid low incomes and alleged lack of harm. The board plans a site tour before a decision.
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Old Mill Bottom Road
Mount Airy
Frederick County
Sue
The
Health Department
Public Works
Final paving on U S 15 from Md M40 to Md 2 under way
Maryland Department of Transportation spokesmen said final paving on U S 15 from Md M40 to Md 2 begins. Daytime work starts Sunday Oct 20 weather permitting with a possible single lane closure Sunday. Weekday mornings and afternoons remain open. Project may cause some delays. final paving expected in about two weeks. Contractor is Dewey Jordan Inc. of Frederick.
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U.S. 15
Md.m40
MD. 2
Maryland Department of Transportation
Dewey Jordan Inc
Frederick
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