Iraq denies threat to execute foreign envoys amid Kuwait crisis
Iraq rejects reports of a memo threatening to kill U S and other diplomats over sheltering Westerners. Foreign Ministry declines to comment while officials say the law cited targets Iraqis who house foreigners. Western governments denounce the claim as the Iraqi regime imposes stricter rationing and considers taxing non Arabs. News from Tokyo notes Japan’s plan to deploy unarmed personnel for UN peacekeeping, seeking parliamentary approval and U S travel.
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Jay Lworeatenen
U.S
Kuwait
James A. Baker III
Tokyo
Toshiki Kaifu
U.N
Mr. Kaifu
Japan
Middle East
Iraq
United States
Frederick officials edge toward easing downtown traffic woes
City officials and GFDC moved closer to a traffic plan for the downtown district. They proposed banning double parking with fines rising to 35 dollars, plus long and short term loading zones to be set along Market and Patrick Streets. A public hearing and ordinance are planned with potential effect by November 15.
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Frederick
John Kreissig
Greater Frederick Development Corp
GFDC
Paul Gordon
Market Street
Seventh Streets
Patrick Street
Court Streets
Marvin Lohr
Frederick City
Jaycees Honor Jefferson England Outstanding Young Farmer
Jeff England, a Mount Aury dairy farmer, received the 1990 Frederick County Outstanding Young Farmer award from the Jaycees, with his wife Judy and son Christopher present. He will compete for the state title later this year. the Englands run a 500 acre dairy operation on Detrick Road, expanding since 1974 and bought in 1986.
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Frederick County
Jaycees
Jeffrey A. England
Mount Aury
Judy
Christopher
Mr. England
Dave Wolf
Frederick
Wolf
Jeff
Englands
Detrick Road
Fire marshal unveils new bomb-busting robot in Maryland
Eldersburg reports the state fire marshal's bomb squad adds a remotely controlled robot that can operate up to half a mile away, armed with a shotgun and disrupter. It helped search Joppatowne High School after two explosives were set off and was tested at a Maryland firearms range.
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Eldersburg
Rocco Gabriele
Joppatowne High School
Gabriele
Maryland
Budget deal nears as Bush attacks Democrats
President Bush pressed Democrats over stalled spending talks amid optimism from leaders that a compromise may be close. He warned Social Security checks could lag if no accord by Monday, as Gramm Rudman cuts loom and capital gains tax relief remains contentious. House Speaker Foley and Senate Leader Mitchell defended progress and urged focus, accusing the other side of jeopardizing talks.
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Washington
Bush
Minneapolis
House
Thomas
Foley
D-Wash
Silvio Conte
R-Mass
Democratic Congress
Akron
Ohio
Senate
George Mitchell
Maine
Mitchell
Archeologists uncover ancient hearths near Frederick sewer project
Archaeologists from R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates probe a Monocacy Valley site to illuminate Early Woodland life 2500 years ago as the Monocacy Interceptor sewer line advances. They found three fire hearths and a rock feature near the trench, revealing tools, pottery, and diet while avoiding loss of artifacts.
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Pam Crane
Ms. Crane
R. Christoper Goodwin & Associates Inc
Frederick
Monoca
Ballenger Creek
R. Christopher Goodwin
Goodwin
Kathy Federline
Union Bridge Stages Film For Separate But Equal
A four hour ABC miniseries portraying Thurgood Marshall films in Union Bridge Maryland with about 100 crew and stars including Sidney Poitier Burt Lancaster Richard Kiley and Cleavon Little. The town doubles for Charleston as onlookers note props like an old telephone booth and colored white waiting room signs. Executive producer Stan Margulies says 49 days of filming will occur nationwide with most work in South Carolina and a train station match found in Union Bridge.
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Sidney Poitier
Burt Lancaster
Richard Kiley
Cleavon Little
Thurgood Marshall
Barre Bowen
Poitier
Union Bridge
Stan Margulies
South Carolina
Sunny and pleasant conditions across Western Maryland
The forecast calls for highs in the mid 70s today with overnight lows around 50. Friday remains sunny and pleasant with highs near 80 as Western Maryland weather details appear on the map page.
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Maryland
Gardening for Fall: Planting Tips and Energy Efficient Landscaping
A gardening brief on preparing gardens for fall with advice on selecting plants and planting strategies. Includes landscaping ideas aimed at improving energy savings and reducing outdoor maintenance.
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