Maryland Delegation Weighs Gov Plan On Death Penalty Welfare and Tax Dates
Frederick lawmakers show cautious support for Governor Schaefer's proposals on reforming the death penalty process and creating a DNA data bank, plus welfare reform and a victims rights amendment. They back a temporary 6 percent income tax expiration for high earners and critique piecemeal approaches to social issues. A cigarette tax faces doubt despite local incentives.
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Charles Smelser
Thomas Hattery
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Bitter cold snow forecast for five days in Washington area
The forecast warns of a five day bout of nasty weather with subzero wind chills, single digit temperatures Saturday night, teens Sunday, and highs in the 20s Monday and Tuesday. Snow is possible, with increasing winds and low rainfall later in the period.
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Ceremony highlights leadership and seasoned team for city
A speaker praised Jim for his experience and a strong team as Mount Airy officials prepare for transition. Former Mayor Paul Gordon was recalled fondly, with remarks about his heartfelt, appropriate outgoing comments. Mayor Gerald Johnson expressed respect for Jim and noted his thoughtful demeanor.
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Frederick aldermen name committee assignments for new term
The ceremony appointed Mrs. Baker to multiple bodies including the Frederick County Commission on Aging and the city utility committee where she will chair the latter. Mrs. Nash joined several panels and will chair the transportation committee with Mrs. Murphy serving on key boards. Mr Kreissig and Mr Baldi also received multiple posts. A closed session followed to discuss personnel matters a state office building project and a mural grant for the South Carroll Street bridge.
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Jailed Gillooly and Kerrigan Update in Conspiracy Case
The Detroit Free Press reports Eckardt wore a wire to discuss a conspiracy with Gillooly who did not appear. Gary Crowe says the FBI traced the plot to a Portland minister after a tape surfaced. Kerrigan improves after two days of therapy with hydrotherapy and near full knee motion.
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Frederick mayor Grimes backed by police and officials
Kevin Grubb of the Fraternal Order of Police endorses Jim Grimes citing leadership and openness. Frederick Sheriff Carl Harbaugh praises Grimes and Norman Quist notes residents should participate in government. Ruth Gordon warns the six week press honeymoon may end.
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Schaefer unveils plans on tax repeal and social reforms
Schaefer proposes using 70 million from a tax to fund a mandate relief program and expanded education, plus a school for disruptive students and disabled programs. He seeks six year death penalty reforms with waivable appeals, lethal injection, and DNA data bank for sex crimes. Welfare caps, community service, and job conditions follow. Year round schools pilot grants and a Baltimore needle exchange under supervision. He would end the 6 percent income tax and tighten underage drinking penalties by revoking licenses for under 21 offenders.
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Local Delegation Clashes Over School Boards and County Bills
The Frederick County delegation sparred over voting on bills to create elected school boards in multiple counties. Littrell pressed for votes while Smelser defended county-based decisions. The session adjourned with no action on Littrell's three bills, but approved repeal of a rule requiring thrice weekly meetings and enabling legislation to ban smoking in malls.
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Clinton urges Russia toward future despite reform backlash
At a Moscow town hall Clinton urged Russians to focus on future-oriented solutions as Yeltsin faced a crossroad amid ultranationalist and communist opposition to reform. The leaders also held a joint news conference before Clinton’s three day stay wrapped up with arms deals and trade accords.
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