White House backs away from cost-of-living freeze
The White House backs away from a Social Security cost-of-living freeze as budget deficits loom. Officials say a freeze is unlikely and discuss taxing more of high income retirees. Clinton plans to present budget cuts and tax steps to Congress in February. Gore notes staff budget discipline and a push to show balanced budget credentials.
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Firefighters learn to read right signs
Frederick residents Mary Moreland teaches sign language to Junior firehouse crews at North Market Street. The 3 hour weekly course trains six volunteers from the fire and ambulance units in basic signs and scenarios to aid deaf community members, especially in emergencies.
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Frederick
North Market Street
Fredenck
Independent Hose Co
United Fire Co
Urbana
MSD
Maryland School For the Deaf
Mike Mathers
Mr. Mathers
Steve Nalborczyk
Ms. Johnson
More judges needed to keep pace with growth
Frederick County faces fast growth prompting an urgent request to add 10 circuit court judges statewide, including one for Frederick. Chief Judge Robert C. Murphy notes heavy workload driven by the drug epidemic, with Frederick staff reviewing space for an extra judge and courtroom.
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Court of Appeals
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Calvert
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Charles
Harford
Murphy
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Iran Air Tour Jetliner Crashes Killing 132 Pilgrims
A Russian Tupolev passenger jet collided with a military Sukhoi near Tehran Mehrabad airport killing all 132 aboard. Witnesses saw passengers ejected as flames engulfed the craft. the military crew fate is unclear. The crash occurred west of Tehran while a Mashhad flight was en route.
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Burkittsville Mayor Takes Helm in Maryland Municipal League
Deborah Aughenbaugh, Burkittsville's mayor and sole town staffer, will lead Maryland Municipal League legislative committee in Annapolis visits over two months. The 194 population town sits at South Mountain base. she credits MML and COG with shaping her policy view, tackling solid waste water and sewer needs while balancing a busy budget.
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Frederck County
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Maryland Municipal League
Woman raped at gunpoint in Frederick condo complex
A 23 year old Frederick woman was raped at gunpoint around 3 15 am in Ambertowne Condominiums on Heather Ridge Drive. Police say the suspect is a tall mid thirties black male with glasses, wearing blue clothing. The investigation continues.
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Weather Outlook With Sun and Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Sunny breezes give way to cooler afternoon with highs in the 40s. Clear cold tonight with lows in the 20s. Tuesday forecasts show mostly sunny skies and upper 30s highs. Also notes features on parched weather map and local family reference, plus sports brief about an injured athlete and Stan Goldberg column tease.
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