Frederick County libraries weigh shorter hours amid hiring freeze
The Frederick County Board will discuss reducing library hours next week to cope with two vacant librarian positions and upcoming vacancy before Veterans Day. Proposals include closing C Burr Arts Library early on Wednesdays and other branches midweek, with bookmobile schedules cut in January and cuts to staff training and supplies.
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C Burr Artz Library
East Patrick Street
Frederick
Martha Reynolds
Basic foods run out in Siberia spark unrest fears
In Tyumen and Nizhnevartovsk shortages hit basic staples and soap with sugar gone since June and meat and fish scarce except at free markets. Officials warn shortages could spark unrest as Gorbachev seeks Western aid while Western leaders discuss relief ahead of spring.
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Russia
Valentina Klebnikova
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Nizhnevartovsk
Valentin Kiseley
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Tax assessment cap set at 10 percent in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners approve a 10 percent tax assessment cap for homeowners for the next fiscal year to maintain revenue without raising property taxes. Budget officer Mark Sweadner notes the cap reflects state law and exempts rental properties. Frederick city also adopts a 10 percent cap.
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Mark Sweadner
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Obsessed fan convicted in slaying of actress Rebecca Schaeffer
A Los Angeles judge convicts Robert Bardo of first degree murder with the lying in wait special circumstance for killing 21 year old Rebecca Schaeffer outside her home in 1989. The verdict flags a mandatory life without parole sentence with sentencing set for November 22.
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Robert Bardo
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Bardo
Tucson
Ariz
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California
Catcher In the Rye
Danna Schaeffer
Rolling Thunder strikes widen as LA nurses walk out
In Los Angeles, county public works employees join a rolling walkout to back striking nurses who ignore a court order to return to work. About 3,000 workers in flood control, sewers, and roads joined protests at multiple sites, while officers reported only a few pickets. The judge had ordered nurses back to work at six county hospitals and 48 health facilities.
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Rolling Thunder
Service Employees International Union Local 660
Mark Fink
Department of Public Works
Gene Shepherd
Alcazar Street
Public Works
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William Huss
Bush urges territorial compromise in Middle East talks
The U S says territorial compromise is essential amid Arab Israeli tensions. Palestinians clash with knives and chains in Israeli-occupied territories, one killed and 13 wounded as forces break up protests. Israeli gunners shell Shiite towns in Lebanon. Delegates in Madrid observe stark Arab and Israeli seating as Bush presses for peace with guarantees and aid. Prince Bandar attends as observer.
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Maryland EMS System Stressed Amid Parade Preparations
Director pushes training certification and radio protocols as pre hospital care drivers connect with trauma center physicians. Maryland EMS aims for the Golden Hour with patients seen at the right time and place. Fire units in Hagerstown will announce a lightless parade as officials warn about the potential demise of the system.
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Hagerstown
Blaine Snyder
Washington County
Snyder
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