Iraqi leader seeks equal TV time amid Gulf crisis
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein demands equal time on U.S. networks as international moves to isolate Iraq advance. UN Security Council members back limits on cargo flights to Baghdad for medicine and aid, while a naval embargo and a multinational force flex muscle. NATO's Woerner urges more Western ground forces. hundreds of French troops prepare to sail to join the Saudi-led force. An American soldier dies in Saudi desert. total U.S. fatalities reach 17 since Desert Shield.
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Newsday
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Monrovia man dies in train car accident
A Monrovia man, Ian C. Stevens, 20, was killed when his car stopped on CSX tracks and was struck by a freight train near Frederick Junction around 2:20 p.m. A passenger, Jerome Beck, 19, sustained minor injuries. The train pushed the car toward a Monocacy River bridge as Stevens attempted to exit, and investigators continue the scene reconstruction.
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Rosewood Road
Jeffrey Norris
Frederick County
Sheriff’s Office
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Tranquility Court
Dfe
Norris
CSX
Frederick
Bremerdale
George K. Gordon
Jefferson
Monocacy River
Beck
Dre. Norris
Cat John Smith
New folks seen as obstacle to Frederick County farming
At the Great Frederick Fair this week, farmers discuss the influx of urban residents, citing 35 to 40 percent of Maryland’s population as new folks. Maryland Farm Bureau notes environmental and social program concerns from newcomers while growers stress costs and dialogue. 4-H dairy cattle, pony and harness racing, a parade and Statler Brothers concerts highlight the fair’s events through Saturday.
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Frederick
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Jack Miller
Maryland Farm Bureau
Tir Tiuler
Statler Brothers
City moves to assist neighborhood in battle against drugs
In a bid to curb crime near the John Hanson public housing area, Frederick city crews cleared brush and cut tree limbs blocking streetlights while police intensified patrols in Klineharts Alley and the adjacent private alley. Mayor Gordon ordered action after residents reported drug activity and prostitution. Police reported no arrests Tuesday night, and officials said property owners would be notified to maintain alleys.
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West Fifth Streets
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West Fourth Street
Charles Branison
West Fifth Street
John Hanson
Pierce Stine Jr
Frederick City
Stine
Paul Gordon
Robert Strine
Gordon
Strine
Schrodel family faces setback in county condemnation case
In a 23 month fight to stop Maryland county seizure of Reich's Ford Road farm, three of four defenses were thrown out. A hearing is set for Oct 5 with a larger trial the week of Oct 22 to determine fair market value. Judge Dwyer denied postponement as county argues taxpayer funds are at stake.
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Kathleen Schrodel
Schrodels
Board of Commissioners
G. Macy Nelson
Schroders
Nelson
Circuit Court
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Schroder
Francis B. Burch Jr
Maryland
Francis B. Bush
Frederick County
Dwyer
FMH faces off with medical center over home pediatric care
In a Western Maryland Health Planning Agency hearing, Frederick Memorial Hospital and Children's Hospital National Medical Center clash over which will serve children needing home care. CHHS argues unmet need while FMH cites risk of losing paying patients to new agencies including HMSS Inc. and HomeCall.
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Washington D.C
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Children’s
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Children’s Home Health Services
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Children's
Melanie Anson
Hmss Inc
Frederick Memorials
John Lipsbury
PMH
Department of Social Services
Sigsbury
HomeCall
Frederick
City weighed to repay FAA funds for land near airport
Frederick likely must repay thousands of federal dollars after FAA ruling that 11 acres bought with 90 percent grant must be used for airport related activity. Officials say the public works yard does not qualify, while an appraisal will set the FAA’s share of current property value.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Frederick Municipal
Robert Monde
Minator
PAA
Wackauchacz
Mendgerbo
LA Sington
FAA
Mendez
East Patrick Street
Glenn Nikirk
NATO chief urges more Gulf troops from Allies
NATO secretary-general Manfred Woerner criticizes Western allies for not increasing military buildup in the Gulf. He urges more ground troops from beyond Britain and France, aligning with a U.S. push to deploy additional forces, even symbolically.
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Persian Gulf
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Alliance
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Western Maryland Weather Map Preview
Partly cloudy this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. Tonight fair with lows around 50. Friday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 70s. Western Maryland weather and map on Page A2.
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