Stage set for historic House showdown
The Judiciary Committee debated accusations of abuse of power against President Clinton as it prepared to consider three impeachment articles charging perjury and obstruction of justice. Clinton offered to accept a rebuke and censure, while Democrats urged a full House vote. A fourth article was discussed, with Rep. Gekas proposing narrowing abuse charges over executive privilege and written questions.
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Congress
George Gekas
Pennsylvania
Monica Lewinsky
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Gekss
Charles Schumer
D-Ny
Sweadner civil suit dismissed in pre trial ruling
Frederick County budget officer Mark Sweadner in a $1 billion civil suit alleging wrongful termination breach of contract and invasion of privacy was dismissed by Circuit Court Judge G Edward Dwyer Jr. The judge found there was no employment contract and Sweadner was an at will employee, denying damages reinstatement or a trial. The ruling noted the public has a right to know about personnel changes. Continued on Page A L6.
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Mark Sweadner
Circuit Court
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
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Sneader
Dwyer
McSneather
Sweadner
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Confidential draft on Monocacy bridge funding sparks debate
Frederick County officials faced questions after a confidential document about a Monocacy Boulevard Extension funding option surfaced publicly. The draft outlines a $4 million bridge project over the Monocacy River, potential partners, and a plan involving land sales and CSR manufacturing, but city officials say the document is no longer valid.
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Allrederick County
Brian Duncan
Monreacy Boulevard
Monocacy River
Frederick Aly
Frederick Coury Limited
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CSR
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Duncan
David Gray
Former Frederick police chief Main promoted to Colonel
Charles Vietor Main, 49, longtime Frederick Police chief from 1952 to 1976, was promoted to Colonel on Friday as city officials praise his service. Mayor Jim Grimes lauded Main for building a professional department and bridges to the African American community while noting his naming of the police training facility in his honor.
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Wére
Jake Arnold
Sanra
Cecelia
Libertytown
Charles Vietor Main
Frederik
Jim Grimes
Cwic
Grimes
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Col. Main
Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary
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Blair
Skip Lawrence
Col
Ray Raffensberger
Frederick City
Charles. V. Main
Clarksburg Woman Reaches A Century Of Life
Wava Harrison of Clarksburg turns 100 amid family memories and praise from granddaughter Denise Brady. The Thurmont resident notes Harrison’s daily activity, tech savvy, and broad interests from politics to world events. Harrison grew up near Kenna West Virginia and later moved to Montgomery County to be near her family. She and her husband Herbert, once with the B&O Railroad, raised grandchildren and cooked for relatives. Now in Kuehner House assisted living, she credits nutrition, right living, and helping others for her longevity.
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Wava Harrison
Denise Brady
Mamaw
Thurmont
Harrison Grey
Kenna
Wva
Montgomery County
Herbert Harrison
Harrison
B&o Railroad
Mrs. Brady
Jackie
Frederick police promote seven officers in packed ceremony
Seven Frederick Police Department members were promoted in a Friday ceremony at City Mall, after approval by Mayor Jim Grimes and the aldermen. Four sergeants and three corporals received new roles, with assignments shifting within Patrol, Criminal Investigation, and Special Operations divisions as the department expands leadership.
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City Mall
Jim Grimes
Cliton J. Slick
Special Operations
Frederick County
Special Operations Tactical Patrol
Prederics Polo Academy
Wade A. Brown
A Bachelo
Towson State University
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