Phenomenal 1996 Weather Shocks Maryland and the Nation
Maryland faced a record year with devastating floods, tornadoes, and two hurricanes. Western counties saw extreme rainfall with Hagerstown and Baltimore recording unprecedented totals while mild days and cold spells shaped a challenging year for residents and forecast forecasters.
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Maryland
Chris Strong
National Weather Service
Starling
Greg Reefer
Hagerstown
Lucile Beale
Emmitsburg
Frederick County
Baltimore
Bwi
Strong
Maryland Eyes Expanded Farmland Preservation Effort
Farmers say Maryland will seek to extend farmland preservation over five to 15 years using agricultural land transfer taxes open space programs and bond issues. Ronald Young deputy director of the state planning office notes past protection of 123000 acres since 1977 through purchase of development rights, creating a patchwork. The new plan would target the best farmland and begin in a couple of areas buying all easements available as a statewide effort.
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Ronald Young
State Planning Office
Maryland
Mr. Young
Maryland Confederate flag license plates spark protests
Maryland's motor vehicle department issued special license plates bearing a small Confederate battle flag for members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Critics from the NAACP and state lawmakers condemn the plates as a Jim Crow symbol, while supporters argue they honor heritage. The agency will review the issue after reports of offense.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Motor-Vehicle Department
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Mr. Young and
Hanley Norment
National Association For the AU Ye
NAACP
Norment
Patrick J. Griffin
Sons of the Confederacy
Ku Klux Klan
Griffin
Sons Confederate Veterans
Motor Vehicle Administration
Jim Lang
Lang
South
Maryland farmers seek land protection and dairy reform
Maryland aims to shield agricultural lands from rapid loss while boosting dairy and farm income. Land preservation hinges on farmer willingness to sell easements worth 2500 to 3000 dollars per acre in Frederick County. Dairy sector faces 20 percent farm loss in four years. Proposals include minimum milk prices to level competition with Pennsylvania and Virginia, and on farm processing to sell direct to the public. Experts cite on farm cheese rooms needing strict health rules and refrigeration for aging products.
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Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Frederick County
Paul Coblentz
Middletown Valley
Coblentz
Lewis Riley
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Shuster’s Frederick fund-raiser prompts ethics debate
Congressman Bud Shuster visited Frederick linked to a fund-raiser organized by FACT, with attendees possibly contributing $50 or more. Donations listed include $500 from Gail Guyton, $500 from Dewey Jordan, and $1,000 from Thomas Kline, amid broader questions about influence and highway funding. Shuster won re election with $1,192,886 raised. opponent Monte Kemmier raised $56,723.
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Frederick
Frederick Area
Ralph Nader
FACT
Bud Shuster
Guyton
Mr. Shuster
The
Oregonian
Portland
Monte Kemmiler
Will
Congress
Kemmier
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