House moves to finalize 10 billion crime bill
The House completed actions on the GOP crime package centerpiece a bill to provide 10 billion dollars in anti crime funds to local authorities and end the 100000 police hiring program President Clinton warned he would veto to block partisan politics with police Janet Reno pressed against the plan in calls and on Capitol Hill ahead of today’s expected vote as part of the Contract With America and a broader six part overhaul ending funds for after school programs and midnight basketball in the 1994 law
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Bell Atlantic set to open Frederick retail outlet later year
Bell Atlantic Communication wins conditional planning approval to modify a 1160 W Patrick St site for cellular sales and installation with a 1184 square foot addition adding three service bays. Parking and landscaping will be updated and a lane created between Rock Center and Pep Boys.
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City urged to seek public comments on comprehensive plan
Frederick J. Schmersahl, planning director, urged officials to seek public comments before adopting the proposed comprehensive plan. At a workshop, Mayor James Grimes and the Board of Aldermen heard a 40 minute briefing. The plan, third for the city, aims to update the 1964 and 1979 editions, with emphasis on land use, historic preservation, and new statistics.
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Valentines Day Advice From a Frederick County Counselor
A local marriage counselor says forgotten chocolates or melted candy do not doom relationships. Jill Cody notes romance depends on effort and communication, while Diane McChire of the Frederick County Singles calls Valentine’s Day overrated but still a chance for fantasies, urging couples to express what would be meaningful and to show care year round.
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Woodsboro approves annexation of 52 acres amid opposition
Woodsboro officials vote to annex 52 acres on Coppermine Road owned by John and Rebecca Spicer. Opponents vow a referendum, citing expected 95 homes and about 200 more children, plus strain on water, sewer, and school systems. Commissioners Trimmer Kline and Kramer for. Catshall and Sneadner against.
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Dennis Kline
Gerald Kramer
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John Catshall
Richard Sneadner
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Copper Oaks
Ed Smariga
Ken Estabrook
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Panel drives to improve child safety seat compatibility
Mount Airy resident Joe Coleila joins NHTSA in forming a blue ribbon panel to fix compatibility problems between some child safety seats and modern seat belt systems. NHTSA Administrator Ricardo Martinez vows to end thousands of infant fatalities and injuries yearly from improper installations. Coleila, whose niece Dana died in October, will serve on the panel after founding DANA to raise awareness and research.
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Drivers Appeal For National Awareness
Frederick Cablevision announces April 1 rate hike
Frederick Cablevision unveiled a rate increase for basic service and tiers, effective April 1. Basic service climbs from 9.69 to 10.64 monthly for unfranchised customers, with tier rates rising accordingly. Franchise areas face higher charges to cover franchise taxes. Subscribers in Maryland towns including Thurmont and Middletown face higher rates, while Pennsylvania and West Virginia customers are not immediately affected. Cable adds WTBS Channel 17 to lineup amid rising satellite costs and new networks. Local officials note a two-year no-change period ended and inflation plus new programming drives the rise.
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Snow and sleet mix eyed after midnight in area
Weather notes forecast chance of snow after midnight then mix with sleet. Agriculture section mentions dairy management techniques discussed at a seminar. Hood enhances sports program coverage noted on inside pages with Stan Goldberg column.
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