Clinton woos support for 499 billion recovery plan
President Clinton mobilizes his administration to sell the 499 billion plan of tax increases and spending cuts. He faces GOP opposition led by Bob Dole while Ross Perot offers cautious praise. Treasury Secretary Bentsen outlines savings largely from cuts, with administration efforts across 28 states to win public backing.
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Reactions split across county to Clinton address and plan
County reactions ranged from terrible to awesome to Clinton’s proposals. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett urged more cuts and warned recovery could be aborted. Mount Saint Mary’s economist praised plan’s specificity while noting tax changes target the middle class for debt payoff. Local residents questioned deficits and government waste, with skepticism on tax rises and campaign-like rhetoric.
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Two county high schools linked to organized car theft ring
Frederick County deputies reveal an organized theft ring involving Singanore High School and Walkersville High School students. Eleven youths have been charged. leaders, both 17, face 35 counts including theft, destruction of property, and conspiracy. The group targeted unlocked cars, used breakage tools, and boasted about stealing stereos quickly. They traded stolen items among members across several towns.
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FCC to raise tuition 9 percent for June term
Frederick Community College will hike tuition 9 percent starting next June after a Wednesday board vote. Full time students in the county paying 835 for 15 credits will pay 900. the material fee rises to 86.25 per semester while part time fees go to 17.25. The increase covers about half of the 1994 budget rise of 601,220 with operating costs and salaries driving the change. Health insurance is projected to climb by 100,009. the college plans to seek county approval for the budget changes.
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Senate OKs ban on AIDS victims immigrating
The Senate voted 76 to 23 to bar people infected with HIV from immigrating to the United States. The measure, attached to an NIH funding bill, would make the policy a law and limit entry to short visits for conferences or medical treatment. Supporters argued costs and public safety, while opponents urged compassion and refugee protections.
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Soldier shot in domestic dispute at Fort Detrick home
Specialist Ryan Gesner 22 was critically wounded Wednesday evening when shot in the abdomen at his Willowdale apartment during a domestic dispute with Carmen Friedewald-Hill 26. Friedewald-Hill was charged with attempted murder and multiple assault counts and held without bail. Gesner stabilized at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda.
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Four county schools adopt four period day with Thomas Johnson model
Langanore Frederick Brunswick high schools and Heather Ridge join Gov Thomas Johnson High in switching from seven to four 95 minute periods under site based management. The move aims for longer class time for depth in science and math, better teacher prep, smaller classes, and higher retention with survey showing positive results and improved attendance and reduced disciplinary referrals.
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Portis std The Frederick Wins- POST Re Dei aS PEN
Weather forecast notes sunny breezy and cold with highs near 30 today and mostly sunny continued cold on Friday with lows in the mid teens. Maryland weather map reference and page indicators appear amid a clipped newspaper layout.
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