Senate debate stalls 30.3 billion crime bill fight
In Washington Republicans push to strip pork from the 30.3 billion crime measure and insert tougher sentencing, while Democrats blame election politics and NRA backed moves to drop a ban on 19 assault style weapons. The stalemate hinges on votes and procedural moves, with key moderates John Chafee and Nancy Kassebaum seen as pivotal. President Clinton urges swift enactment despite the partisan impasse.
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National Rifle Association
Clinton
Senate
Byron Dorgan
DNLD
George Mitchell
House
John Chafee
Rhode Island
Nancy Kassebaum
Kansas
Bob Dole
Frederick County Senior SAT Scores Lead State and Nation
Frederick County's 1994 high school seniors again scored higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test than state and national peers, with seven consecutive years of top results. Officials cite a strong student body and staff. ETS will raise the scale next year, but current scores already reflect the revised SAT I format.
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Frederick County
Stephen Hess
Man charged with county's first case of carjacking
Roy Dean Hull 31 of Walkersville faces carjacking charges in Frederick County the first use of the offense here Sheriff Harbaugh notes the felony has been in effect slightly over a year Hull was initially booked for ex parte order assault with intent to rob assault and battery and theft after he allegedly jumped from a pickup into a car driven by his former girlfriend stopped at Md 26 and Monocacy Boulevard at 545 PM according to police reports
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Walkersville
Frederick County
Sheriff's Deputies
Carl Harbaugh
Roy Dean Hull
Kirby Maybush
Hill
MD. 26
Monocacy Boulevard
Maybush
East Patrick Bridge Aims to Open by Sept 15
The final stage of Carroll Creek Flood Control work, begun October 1993, targets completion by September 15 to be ready for the Great Frederick Fair September 17 24. Inspector Gary Hessong says the bridge on East Patrick Street should reopen in time, with Richard F. Kline Inc. performing paving and sidewalks.
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Carroll Creek
Frederick
East Patrick Street
Gary Hessong
Hessong
Richard F. Kline Inc
Mr Hessong
Castro calls for talks to end Cuban crisis
Fidel Castro said US policy created a concentration camp at Guantanamo Bay and urged direct negotiations with Havana to resolve the refugee crisis. He announced Cuba would open its doors and allow citizens to leave, while US plans contemplated housing up to 65,000 refugees at Guantanamo as Coast Guard rescues thousands at sea. The exchange followed US halting automatic asylum and tightening embargo, with Castro blaming Washington for the exodus and urging talks tied to ending the embargo.
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Cuba
Guantanamo Bay
Washington
Fidel Castro
Guard
Guantanamo
U.S
Castro
United States
Clinton
Perry
Florida Straits
Jimmy McGee waits for heart transplant in New York
Jimmy McGee an 11 year old Frederick resident with a missing heart valve remains on a waiting list at Columbia Presbyterian Baby's Hospital in New York City for a heart transplant. His mother Paula notes the average wait is about a month with cases ranging from three hours to two months. He dreams of chocolate and active play once a new heart arrives.
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Jimmy McGee
Frederick
Jimmy
Paula
Columbia Presbyterian Baby’s Hospital
New York City
Christensen for County Commissioner Enlists Volunteers
In a West Patrick Street body shop, Christensen for County Commissioner volunteers stuffed envelopes and prepared literature for distribution. Shane Christensen, 38, a Republican businessman, enthused that you can never have too many people as crowds helped in the campaign effort.
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West Patrick Street
Dougherty Eyes Frederick County Commissioner Seat
Jennifer Dougherty, 33, owner of Jennifer's Restaurant, seeks the Democratic nomination for Frederick County commissioner after finishing second in the Frederick city mayoral race with 39 percent. She says county issues differ from city concerns and the Sept. 13 primary will decide her path.
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Frederick City
Jennifer Dougherty
Gary Hughes
Dougherty
Ms. Dougherty
Jennifer
West Patrick Street
Timothy Jacobsen
Inside The News Fair weather and features teaser
Weather notes show tonight lows in the mid 60s and Friday highs near 90 with a map on page. Sunflowers bloom as a potential money crop highlighted on Page. Stan Goldberg's Touching all the bases appears in the sports section.
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Stan Goldberg
Green- House
Deadaeiny Sports
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