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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1998
Page
9
A compact OCR fragment from AB THE NEWS in Frederick Maryland dated Monday December 14 1998. The readable text does not reveal a complete story, city or event details, leaving only publication metadata.
A half year crime report shows declines in most regions and areas, with a 1 percent rise in burglaries in the Midwest and a 3 percent rise in murders in rural counties. Teen gun homicides surged earlier but juvenile murder arrests fell over 1993 to 1997. The report notes no national totals and directs readers to the FBI site for city totals.
Frederick residents Keith and Michelle Krause rode with son Nicholas who wants to eat and meet Santa. Middletown parents Samuel and Alicia Kipp brought their 2 month old, wrapped in swaddling clothes. Train conductor Capt Russell Bly recalled five years steering the effort. He noted this year was lighter after previously needing to turn away 250 people, and expressed optimism even if leader Reynolds cannot continue.
Three United vehicles responding to a house fire on East Patrick Street tried to pass a car driven by Charles Ralph Smith. The front driver's door was struck, trapping Smith and Louise Ellen Smith briefly. Smith was treated and released at Washington County Hospital, Lou Smith at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The squad truck, using lights and siren, traveled slightly above the speed limit and pulled into HB Bovalt Inc. after the crash.
Maryland's 1997 tax cut lowers the state rate to 4.875 percent, changing how locals tax residents. The piggyback local tax remains 20 to 60 percent of the state take, with Montgomery County example showing total due at 160 dollars on a 100 dollar state bill. Hold harmless rules require taxpayers to calculate local taxes as if no state cut occurred.
County officials note a growing trend in construction permits as policies attract builders. By October this year 1,652 housing permits were filed, nearing the five year average of 1,563. School impact fees collected reach about 2.6 million, close to the October average of five years.
Local Republicans say impeaching President Clinton is necessary. Sen Tim Ferguson and Delegate David Brinkley argue the Senate must decide, citing perjury and high crimes. Newly elected Joe Bartlett backs impeachment to set a standard for future presidents amid concerns over integrity and national security.
Republicans blocked a Democratic bid to force a censure vote on President Clinton. House leaders warned impeachment odds remain uncertain as GOP and White House officials weighed the risk and Democrats vowed to push procedural moves.
Debate gan is expected to manage the debate for his party. Mr Hyde said Sunday that he expects a prolonged debate. I would be for expanding the time considerably so everyone can talk who wants to. Republican leaders plan separate yes or no votes on each article, according to two GOP aides who spoke on condition of anonymity. They do not plan a vote on the Democratic censure alternative.
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