Thanos Found Guilty of Double Murder in Middle River
A Garrett County jury convicts John F. Thanos, 42, of two counts of first degree murder, robbery, and a handgun violation for the Labor Day 199% killings of Billy Winebrenner, 16, and Melody Pistorio, 14, at a Middle River convenience store. Sentencing set to begin Tuesday as families react with anger and calls for harsh punishment.
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Oakland
John F. Thanos
Billy Winebrenner
Melody Pistorio
Middle River
Thanos
Labor Day
Garrett County
Ed Pistorio
Melody
Mr. Pistorio
Billy
C. Marty Winebrenner
Mr. Winebrenner
Sue Schenning
House Republicans balk at tax talk in budget stalemate
ANNAPOLIS AP Political fallout from a no new taxes budget proposal by House Republicans and regional infighting in the Senate has stymied progress toward a cure for Maryland’s budget crisis. Democrats clash with Republicans over tax plans as Gov. Schaefer proposes a $500 million package and warns of drastic cuts if revenues fail. Levitan says lawmakers underestimate the problem. Baltimore and Montgomery County divisions threaten Senate tax support.
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Annapolis
House
Senate
Bruce Poole
D-Washington
William Donald Schaefer
General Assembly
Laurence Levitan
Levitan
D-Montgomery
Baltimore City
Montgomery County
Gas tax plan to speed Maryland road work
Gov. Schaefer seeks to accelerate $8 million in highway projects with bids possible once money is available. Transportation Secretary Lighthizer says 69 maintenance jobs could boost the economy, with federal funding covering 80 percent and potential state funding shifts depending on the legislature. Up to 1,700 jobs may result, including construction and supplier roles, if projects proceed this season.
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Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Transportation
Department of Transportation
Schaefer
Lighthizer
Transportation Trust
Schraefer
Robert Latham
Maryland Highway Contractors Association
Army forced to publish reports on biological research at Fort Detrick
A settled lawsuit requires the U.S. Army to publicly disclose information about biological defense research at seven sites including Fort Detrick and Aberdeen and Washington D C. Reports will detail experiments and potentially hazardous materials while omitting a comprehensive list of all agents. Neil Levitt, Fort Detrick ties cited, says openness aids safety.
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Fort Detrick
Foundation On Economic Trends
U.S. Department of Defense
Andrew Kimbrell
Foundation
U.S. District Court
Washington, D.C
Kimbrell
Neil Levitt
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Levitt
Chuck Casey
U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Mr. Casey
Usamriid
Aberdeen
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