Teen suspects charged after attempted murder in Montgomery County
Two teens, Curtis K. Houstein 17 and Norvel E. Milledge 16, were charged as adults with attempted murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery and carrying a concealed weapon after an armed robbery on the third level of a garage near Shady Grove. A gun failed to fire twice as they pistol whipped the victim and demanded his wallet. The incident occurred as police described the suspect movements up a stairwell and toward the garage level.
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Montgomery County Police
Curtis K. Houstein
Norvel E. Milledge
Washington
Tax Hike Pressure Rising Amid Shifts in Maryland Revenue
State officials warn tax increases may exceed past levels as income and sales taxes fund most revenue. Despite 100,000 more workers than last February, labor force remains below 1989 highs, depressing income tax and sales tax intake. Medicaid caseload climbs with 86,000 more enrollees in 18 months, about 22 percent, driving welfare share of budget to 30 to 40 percent.
Funerals mark week for Frederick figures with multiple services
Funeral notices honor James Harold Barclay who died December 1 with services at Stauffer Funeral Home and burial at Reathavec Memorial Gardens. Kenneth Charles Foote of Samsville and Bethesda lineage held at Ijamsville church with Keeney Basford in charge. Donald Lee Moe Kefauver’s service conducted at Etchison Memorial Chapel with interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
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James Harold Barclay
North Market Street
Stauffer
Opossumtown Pike
Frederick
A. D. Salmon
Mary Marcum
Toni Bomango
Vanessa McCambridge
Alison Shafer
Duane Holdridge
Ty Turner
Jono O'Connell
Eric Pugliese
Mike Bomango
Wayne Johnson
Reathavec Memorial Gardens
Mr. Barclay
Weber
Harold Barclay
Kenneth Charles Foote
Mussetter Road
Samsville
Bethesda
Tjamsville United Methodist Church
Ijamsville
Foote
Philip D. Tockwell
Tjamsville Church
Keeney & Basford Funeral Home
E. Church St
Elizabeth Iglehart Foote
Donald Lee
Moe” Kefauver
Basford Road
Etchison Memorial
Keeney
SODA
St. Frederick
Raymond L
Beares
Paul L Gastley
Ray L. Nalley Sr
Rick L. Miller
Paul E. Gastley
Ray L. Nalley Jr
Ritchie L. Miller
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Unemployment Remains Higher Amid Weather and Weak Trade
The Labor Department reports continued job losses in construction and manufacturing for November. Retail and business services add few gains while overall unemployment stays about 1.3 points above the July 1990 recession level, with roughly 5 percent jobless and about 8.5 million unemployed.
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Labor Department
School board debate over funding and praise for progress
BoE warned about money and contracts as Edgar Larson opened a meeting noting the district led the state on the annual report card amid lean staffing. Dr. McClellan defended the board while a delegate criticized Frederick County Teacher's Association president Jack Patterson for calling the board a circus.
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Edgar Larson
Funding cuts guidance during recession planning
The text urges early communication with affected employees and groups, leading by example with potential pay cuts, and setting budget priorities rather than across the board cuts. It cites Frederick County Commissioners and Mr Grendening, emphasizing preserving some services while trimming others, and invites input from employees, directors, and citizens on cost-saving ideas. Richards notes that staff and citizens proposed innovative savings without harming services or staff.
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Frederick County
Grendening
Two youths charged with theft of van in Maryland
Maryland State Police spotted a van travelling east of Frederick and pursued it after it ran off the road. Two youths were arrested on charges of theft of the van.
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Maryland
Frederick
Pearl Harbor bombing memories from a Hawaii survivor
A Hawaii resident recalls the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He describes disrupted calm, closed ammunition, planes overhead, and debris in the harbor while noting kamikaze threats and the ensuing fear. He cites lessons for Korea Vietnam and the Persian Gulf as he reflects on readiness and response.
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Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
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Doreen Chiat
Geehreag
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Kenneth Foote
Donald Kefauver
Areo
Janet Norwood
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Boe
Um Frage
Mr. Albright
United States
Vietnam
Whispering Pines
Emmitsburg
2Nd
Eyler Rd
Visa/Mastercard
Nash Floor Co., Inc
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Tyler Place
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Rick's Fish & Pet Supply
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