Spy scandal prompts bid to cut aid to Russia
Washington lawmakers call for suspending U S aid to Russia after spying incident tied to CIA officer Aldrich Ames. Moscow has yet to respond to U S demand that implicated officials be withdrawn. Ames wife Rosario begins cooperating, potential but unclear help on scope of espionage over a decade.
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Frederick County Board of Education hikes budget to 167 million
The Frederick County Board of Education raised its 1994 95 budget proposal from 161 million to 167 million with a 4.3 million rise earmarked for teacher salaries. The board also voted to begin four year contract negotiations with Superintendent Daniel Gadra, who serves in an interim role. The revised plan now awaits county commissioners approval at Winchester Hall as the teachers association voice concern over the salary increase.
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Brady Act set to reshape gun purchases for Maryland hunters
The Brady Act takes effect Feb 28 with a five day handgun wait and a future background check for all firearms. Maryland already enforces longer handgun waits and no rifle or shotgun check currently. Funding of 200 million funds a national criminal data bank, with fingerprints potentially checked instantly, though likely not ready by 1998.
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Skaters Baiul and Szewezenko collide during practice in Hamar
World champion Oksana Baiul suffered three stitches on her right shin after colliding at high speed with Germany's Tanja Szewezenko during a practice in Hamar Norway Both skaters suffered injuries and were to compete in Friday's free skate Baiul trailed Kerrigan while Szewezenko stood fifth in the standings and both received aid from Katarina Witt and Chen Lu before being helped off for assessment
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Bridge work continues on Carroll Creek project on East Patrick
Staff photographer Bill Green captures Thomas Keys of R F Kline Construction clearing snow from a concrete form for tubes beneath East Patrick Street as final phase 3B of the Carroll Creek Linear Park nears completion. The street should reopen to traffic in the fall.
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Flood warning lifted in Frederick County Maryland
The National Weather Service lifted the flood warning for Frederick County as precipitation ends. No roads closed due to high water. Potomac and Monocacy rivers were receding but crest forecasts remain. western Maryland saw up to 8 inches of snow with varying totals in the region.
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Brady Act Not Alter Current Gun Purchase Rules
The Brady Act does not change federal or state law on who may buy firearms or the process Maryland buyers and dealers must follow. Applicants complete a background check form listing driver license number Social Security number address birth place birth date description and gun information and swear they have not committed crimes of violence or manufactured drugs. They must also swear they are not mentally defective or involuntarily committed and are not under indictment.
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Lake Linganore residents seek dam stability study
Balmoral and Meadows residents filled the Lake Linganore Association Office for a safety update on the earthen dam forming Lake Merte. They approved a call for an immediate scientific evaluation and urged maintaining Lake Merle amid a state ordered water drawdown and protests over notice.
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Fort Detrick commissary closure plan faces opposition
Maj Gen Richard Cameron deputy commander of the U S Army Medical Command says closing the Fort Detrick commissary would harm patrons and contradicts the Army Chief of Staff pledge to minimize downsizing impacts. Fort Detrick and Fort Ritchie sales totals are cited as about 17 million and 6.3 million dollars respectively. Rep Roscoe Bartlett and Fort Detrick officials argue against closure as Defense Commissary Agency weighs options amid BRAC 1995.
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Clearing and cooler tonight with near 20 degree lows
Western Maryland forecast notes clearing skies and a chill arriving tonight with temperatures around twenty. Friday brings partial cloud cover and milder highs in the 40s, with a regional weather map referenced on page.
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