Meese probe promised a dignified inquiry by Stein
Washington AP reports Jacob A. Stein, a veteran defense lawyer, was named special prosecutor to determine if federal crimes are involved in the Meese affair. The inquiry could impact Edwin Meese II’s nomination as attorney general and reflect on President Carter era politics amid related scrutiny and disclosures.
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Meese
Watergate
Jimmy Carter
Niles
White House
Federal Credit Union
Hansen vows appeal after guilty verdict in ethics case
Congressman George V Hansen of Idaho says he will appeal four counts of violating the Ethics in Government Act after a federal jury found him guilty. The two week trial ended with little emotion from Hansen, his wife Connie, and daughter Jo Anne as verdicts were read.
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George V. Hansen
Idaho
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Hansen
Connie
Jo Anne
Donnetta E. Gaither
U.S
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Goode Execution Set For Thursday
The Florida Supreme Court refused to stay the execution of Arthur Goode by a 7 to 0 vote, clearing the way for Thursday’s scheduled act. A defense attorney argued the inmate is insane, while Goode’s lawyers plan a federal appeal after the high court rejected their mercy request. The inmate, once a mental patient, was declared mentally competent by psychiatrists at Florida State Prison, though his attorney says he was not allowed to question the examiner.
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Fla
Arthur Goode
Supreme Court
Goode
Florida State Prison
Sanford Bohrer
Graham
Georgetown wins NCAA basketball title in dramatic finish
Sports desk notes Georgetown captures the NCAA championship after a hard fought final. Farm briefs include Becky Brashear previewing the Maryland Palled Hereford Association sale set for Saturday April 7 and a report on falling Ayrshire cattle registrations. David Rice contrasts milk production views at state and national levels.
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David Rice
Stormy weather forecast for mid-Mississippi Valley region
A storm will bring showers across the mid-Mississippi Valley and western Maryland including Carroll Frederick Howard Montgomery and Washington counties. Expect periods of rain tonight and Wednesday with a possible thunderstorm. Lows tonight in the mid 40s and highs Wednesday in the mid 50s. Winds southeast 10 to 20 mph today, then diminishing. Drying conditions stay poor through Wednesday. Temperature readings: Frederick 60.9, Cumberland 54.2, Hagerstown 29, Oakland 48.4, Westminster 58.47.
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Mid-Potomac waters fail fishable swimmable goal
State Office of Environmental Programs preliminary report finds the Middle Potomac River Basin from Point of Rocks to Maryland Point near DC still does not meet the goal of fishable and swimmable. Aspinwall of OPE and Schueler of MWCOG briefed the Middle Potomac River Advisory Board at Winchester Hall amid plans to revise the 1976 State Water Quality Management Plan by September. The effort follows broader Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts and ongoing water quality concerns.
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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
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Area legislators' proposals face rough pass in Annapolis
As the Maryland General Assembly nears its final five days of a 90 day session, Frederick County measures filed by the full delegation advance, while individually sponsored bills by the four delegates and two senators lag behind, with most county measures disposed of.
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Women join Rocky Ridge VF first female members
Two women, Jeanne Angleberger and Connie Weagley, said they were voted in as the first female members of the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company after a Monday night meeting where induction was discussed. Officials would not comment on the vote.
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Connie Weagley
Fire Company
Angleberger
Weagley
Douglas Tallman
Richard Beachley elected Middletown burgess in close vote
Richard A Beachley won the Middletown burgess race defeating Kenneth Farnett by 140 votes and securing 288 of 493 valid ballots. James F Holder and Floyd C Main were re elected town commissioners with Holder garnering 721 votes and Main 270. Other results included Arnett 144 Norberg 64 Shafer 199 Brongie 1k.
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Holder
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John Shafer
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Mondale Hart and Jackson battle in New York primary
In New York Democratic voters cast ballots as Mondale led polls, with Hart closing the gap and Jackson strong third. The ABC News Washington Post poll showed a tightening race ahead of Wisconsin caucuses and key contests for delegates.
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Jesse Jackson
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Washington Post
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Jackson
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New Ideas
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Rainbow Coalition
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Mount Airy imposes building moratorium
Mount Airy council moved to impose a one year building moratorium after council president Harold Molesworth and member A Delaine Hobbs urged action to ease a looming water shortage. The plan caps new units at five per development while the town expands its storage from 275 000 to 590 000 gallons. Mount Airy joins a county wide water study as Carroll County awaits local input.
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Harold Molesworth
Molesworth
Delaine Hobbs
Hobbs
Carroll County
Frederick grocery owner wounded in attempted robbery
Frederick police continue probe into a vicious shooting and attempted robbery at Long's Grocery injuring owner Shorty Long, 78, who is listed in satisfactory condition. Police seek a suspect in the Hi-Low Oil Station robbery on Patrick Street, with no injuries reported. investigators consider possible link between the two robberies.
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