Budget outlines no tax increase amid jail and safety cuts
The sheriff's department budget remains flat with no tax rise as the Jail Regulation and Public Safety division absorbs a large cut of about 2.3 million from a 9.03 million request. Keller credits local legislators for securing funds for a new health services center and four bridge replacements via a 410 million bond. Capital projects total 16.8 million with 2.2 million for education. Appeals of commissioners' recommendations start next week. final adoption looms in May.
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Sheriff's Department
Public Safety
Keller
Health Services
Four Bridge
Defense asks to put off Marine case until May
A pre-trial hearing for former Marine embassy guard Sgt. Clayton J. Lonetree was continued until May 11 after the defense received new evidence from investigators. Prosecution approved the delay, and an accompanying hearing for accomplice Cpl. Arnold Bracy was also extended to April 30 to allow new counsel to review details.
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Washington
Clayton J. Lonetree
William Kunstler
Kunstler
Michael V. Stuhff
Pentagon
Lonetree
Cpl
Arnold Bracy
Cpl. Bracy
Michael L. Powell
New Market Middle principal resigns amid staff unrest
Folgel resigns as principal of New Market Middle School amid reports of staff transfers and discipline issues. Acting principal Lewis Corl takes over until July 1 as Paul Smith of West Frederick M S steps in for 1987 88. Superintendent Berger cites personnel matters while staff describe unrest and disruptive student behavior.
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New Market Middle School
Peter Fogle
New Market
Lewis Corl
Fogle
Carl
Paul Smith
West Frederick Middle School
Smith
Washington Post
Stuart Berger
Jean Smith
County Council of Ptas
Berger
Reagan upbeat over Soviet proposal during talks
President Reagan and Secretary Shultz discuss a possible broadened Vienna talks and a cautious path forward on the Soviet offer. Shultz notes no quick decisions, aims for a verdict before the Venice summit, and Reagan plans to consult congressional leaders. The mood is hopeful yet measured about arms accord prospects.
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Europe
United States
Vienna
NATO
Shultz
Reagan
Thea Reagan
Rational Security
Frank Carlucci
White House
Howard H Baker Jr
Shuliz
White House Communications Agency
Santa Barbara
Sheraton
Press Center
Venice
Kremlin
Washington
Gurbaches
Gorbaches
Schultz
Gorbachev
Keke
Maryland truck inspection blitz yields fewer safety violations
A 72 hour Maryland truck safety blitz found 3.5 percent of 9 257 drivers with violations, far below the usual 7 percent rate. Inspectors focused on drivers licenses logs and medical cards rather than vehicle conditions, with 961 drivers flagged for log book or paperwork issues about 10 percent of those tested.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Ronald D. Lipps
Maryland Transportation Department
Lipps
Jim Palmer Hospitalized After Chest Pains
Former Orioles ace Jim Palmer was admitted to North Charles Hospital in Baltimore in fair condition with chest pains and breathing difficulty. He was taken in Thursday night with a daughter and friend present. tests were planned for today. Palmer, a three time Cy Young winner, retired last May and works as a sports commentator for ABC TV.
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Baltimore
Jim Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
North Charles Hospital
Palmer
Patricia Lakatta
Lakatta
Sheldon Goldgeier
Orioles
Abc-Tv
School board approves tentative 8 percent teacher raises
Frederick County teachers may receive 8 percent raises after mediation. FCTA President Jack Patterson said negotiators from the school board and FCTA met to finalize terms. The mediator’s nonbinding report guided the agreement, with final approval by FCTA members via ballot and a push to stay competitive in attracting staff.
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Frederick County Teachers Association
FCTA
Jack Patterson
Donald Koons
Daniel Gadra
Steve Lenzo
Mike Fluellen
Patterson
William Hobgood
Hobgood
Library security row after unsunded guard proposal
Police chief pledges prosecution for library offenders while Alderman Betty Floyd urges protection for patrons and collections. The library sought a full time guard at 11575 but the county budget declined funding, stirring debate over handling troubled homeless patrons and gathering arrest data to identify vagrants.
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Betty Floyd
Library Board
Sterling E. Bollinger
Ashton
Derman
Jon F. Kreissig
Young
City excerpts on fire codes spark district debate
Discussion centers on a swinging door safety measure and fire code enforcement in Hagerstown where Alderman Young faces code impositions amid selling his six buildings. City officials approve funds for fire alarm and sprinkler systems at local facilities Beacon House Faith House and Weinberg Center amid district concerns.
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Young
Hagerstown
Weinberg Center
Dayina Ine Gly Snuu
Betty Floyd
Beacon House
Faith House
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