Frederick County Faces Worst Maryland Drought Crop Losses
Frederick County farmers expect about 90 percent losses in corn and soybeans amid Western Maryland drought, the worst in the state. Officials say 30 percent losses qualify for disaster aid, with Frederick as the leading claimant for federal assistance after 1997’s drought.
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Frederick
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Allegany
Washington
Dan Gliekmann
West Virgina
West Virginia
Richard Brandenburg
Burkittsville
Walkersville
Brandenburg
Washington County
Boonsboro
Shockley
Clinton vows to veto wide tax cut package headline
President Clinton declared the $792 billion tax cut bill will not become law amid a Senate vote of 50 to 49 and House approval. Republicans push disruption during August recess while Democrats and moderates seek a smaller compromise. Clinton warned the plan threatens Social Security and Medicare, debt reduction, and essential programs.
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White House
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John Breaux
Reagan
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House
Sen
William Roth
Reel
Senate France Committee
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Bill Archer
Texas
Ways and Means Committee
GOP
Jobless rate holds near three-decade low amid hiring gain
The July unemployment rate held at 4.3 percent as payrolls rose by 416,000 led by temporary help agencies plus gains at restaurants, computer firms and engineering. Manufacturing added 31,000 jobs, but overall employment remains 459,000 below March 1998 highs amid currency crisis effects and rising wage pressures. The report boosted expectations the Federal Reserve may raise rates to curb inflation.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Confusion over Maryland water ban enforcement sparks fear
Maryland officials struggled Thursday to implement Gov Paris Glendening's outdoor water use ban as residents phoned in alleged violations. Police faced uncertainty whether breaches were civil or criminal, with enforcement plans incomplete and 2500 calls filed to a hot line. The order makes violations a criminal misdemeanor though municipalities may add civil infractions.
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Paris Glendening
Michelle Burnie
Glendening Administration
Frederick County
Byrnie
Cpl Val Carvel
Maryland
Fredenck
Pikesville
St Joseph Barker
Glendening
Judge commends youth after false alarm case at Frederick High
A 14 year old who triggered a false fire alarm at Frederick High School last year will write a four page essay on alarm dangers as part of his penalty and attend a youthful offender program. Assistant State's Attorney Robin Markush praised his progress in counseling and other programs while Judge Julie Stevenson urged continued improvement. In a separate matter, Urbana teen Jonathan Velarde admitted stealing a vehicle found abandoned near Urbana High School on December 28. Deputy Rick Winer recovered the car and a knife and a preparatory social history will be done before sentencing.
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Robin Markush
Circuit Court
Julie Stevenson
Bay
Stevenson
Jonathan Velarde
Urbana
Rick Winer
Urbana High School
Velarde
Bruno
Montgomery official warns water shortages threaten public health
Montgomery County Executive Douglas M Duncan says dwindling water supplies raise concern for public health and safety. Maryland bans adding water to private pools may ruin summer fun as pools evaporate. Delaware Gov Thomas Carper declares drought emergency with two thirds of residents under water restrictions in the north.
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Douglas M Duncan
Maryland
Delaware
Thomas Carper
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