Gorbachev OKs Baltic independence by decree
Mikhail Gorbachev agreed to grant independence to Lithuania Latvia and Estonia, making the Baltic states the first breakaway Soviet republics to win Kremlin recognition. He will issue decrees freeing the Baltics after meeting with Baltic representatives as the union moves toward a loose confederation.
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Moscow
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Kremlin
Gorbachev
Baltics
Mr. Gorbachev
United States
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
United Nations
Soviet Union
Algimantas Cekuelis
Alexander Yakovlev
Maryland redistricting plan draws sharp statewide critique
At a crowded Tuesday hearing in Annapolis lawmakers and residents condemned the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee for allegedly gerrymandering eight Maryland districts. The proposal would reshuffle districts including Bentley's 2nd and pit her against Gilchrest in a potential Sept court or legislative challenge. Supporters cited minority representation and regional cohesion while opponents urged modification or the consensus plan endorsed by multiple congressmen.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Baltimore
Harford
Helen Delich Bentley
Bentley
General Assembly
Wayne Gilchrest
Beverly Byron
D-6th
Byron
Steny H. Hoyer
D-5th
Benjamin L. Cardin
Kweisi Mfume
Washington, D.C
Eastern Shore
Mother charged in baby's death in Damascus
Ana Rosario Orellana, 18, of Moxley Road, is charged with manslaughter in the death of her newborn son. A 2-day-old infant was found Aug. 27 buried in a field near Kemptown Road. Autopsy pending as police continue investigation after neighbor interviews.
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Damascus
Montgomery County
Ana Rosario Orellana
Moxley Road
Kemptown Road
Cattle rustling hits New Market area worth $20000
Maryland State Police investigate two livestock thefts in New Market Monrovia area. Seventy calves and cattle valued at about $20000 missing from neighboring fields. Gates cut, owners believe rustlers may operate from air and trade at farms and auctions nearby.
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New Market
Emerson L. Burvier
Old Annapolis Road
Barker
New Market- Monrovia
Maryland
Barkier
Greencastle
Woodsboro
Female sought in bank robbery at Frederick Towne Mall
Frederick City Police seek a black woman about 5 feet 6 with sunglasses who robbed the Farmers & Mechanics National Bank at Frederick Towne Mall Wednesday morning. She demanded cash at 9:47 a.m and claimed a man outside with a shotgun aided the robbery. No injuries reported and FBI aiding due to FDIC insurance. The suspect matches a prior Econo Lodge robbery description.
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Frederick Towne Mall
Frederick City
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
U.S. 40
FBI
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Econo Lodge
Roof work on Frederick Eagles building sparks bold stair descent
James Jefferson of Hartman Roofing Inc. carefully navigates a ladder after completing roof work on the Fraternal Order of Eagles building on East Patrick Street in Frederick on a Tuesday.
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James Jefferson
Hartman Roofing Inc
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
East Patrick Street
Frederick
Peace accord ignored as Croats clash with Serbs in Croatia
Croatian guardsmen killed four at a roadblock while Serb rebels blocked a major highway in a third day of ethnic fighting despite a European Community cease-fire. Observers say turmoil hampered their work as tolls rise with about 20 dead in Osijek and Slavonia.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Croatia
European Community
Osijek
Slavonia
Sy Epomer
Hague
Lord Carrington
Britain
Hans- Dietrich Genscher
Germany
Serbia
Stipe Mesic
Republic
Slovenia
Federal Army
Frederick County Approves 380 Million Capital Plan
The Frederick County Commissioners adopt a preliminary six year capital budget exceeding 380 million dollars. FY 1992 totals 51 million with 17.4 million for public schools and 7.6 million for water and sewer. Bonding set at 9 percent of general revenue. debt study findings deferred.
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Frederick County
Ronald Sundergill
Sundergill
Brunswick Annexation Plan Put On Hold Amid Traffic Worries
Local real estate agent Herb Daugherty seeks to annex 114 acres for about 184 town houses and 100 plus single family homes above New Addition. Town council postpones decision as residents fear traffic, calling for a study and safer entrances off Md 17, Md 180 and near the old Acme. Clayton Carey for New Addition Civic Association urges keeping the area as is to protect children.
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Brunswick
Herb Daugherty
New Addition
Garet Hauver
Clayton Carey
Weather forecast and photo feature highlighted in notice
Variable cloudiness with a 3 percent shower chance and mid 60s lows is forecast. Thursday brings a 1 percent morning shower chance, followed by partly sunny conditions and highs near 69. Western Maryland weather map page mentions Lowell Kenyon who discusses unique photography approach in a story and photos on this page.
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Mapoa
Lowell Kenyon
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