Dukakis poised to win Democratic nomination at convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Michael Dukakis rides a wave of anti Bush rhetoric toward the nomination with Sen. Lloyd Bentsen as his running mate. Jesse Jackson addressed a boisterous crowd earlier, urging unity while Dukakis supporters kept blue placards hidden. Jackson praised Dukakis but did not endorse.
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Dukakis
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
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Jesse
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Bush
New Orleans
Sen. Kennedy
Mr. Bush
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Hightower
George
Mr. Hightower
Jackson
Goldstein at 12th party convention across decades
Louis L. Goldstein, Maryland state comptroller, attended his 12th party convention in Atlanta this week, backing Gov. Michael Dukakis after early support for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. A longtime Democratic activist, he and Claude Pepper share the record for most conventions attended, with media interest rising from USA Today and CBS. He recalls campaigning for Truman in 1948 and recounts colorful tour memories while reflecting on his enduring political enthusiasm.
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Calvert County
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Chicago
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Cron
Atlanta
Michael Dukakis
Maryland
Mr. Goldstein
Florida
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CBS News
Goldstein
USA Today
CBS
Charles Kuralt
Harry Truman
Dutch Kline
Boston
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
East
Cambridge
Salisbury
Frederick county OKs 316000 plan for handicap access upgrades
County commissioners approve a 316000 package to bring two buildings Emmitsburg Senior Center and Citizen Services Building at 520 N. Market St into compliance with federal disability laws. Work includes ramps doorways restrooms water fountain and signage with completion planned within weeks to months.
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Health and Human Services Civil Rights Office
Emmitsburg
Citizen Services
N. Market St
J. Anita Stup
Citizen Services Building
Richard Grossnickle
Charles Smith
Health and Human Services
Citizens Services
Emmitsburg Senior Center
Harriet West
Smith
Grossnickle
New Market annexation plan rejected by county board
Frederick County commissioners voted unanimously against annexing 745 acres into New Market as inconsistent with the county master plan. Open space zoning would replace residential in parts, while county rules would freeze zoning for five years absent county approval. A public meeting is planned despite concerns about timing and procedural notices.
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Sterling Boltinger
Proposa
Franklin M. Shaw
Shaw
Ballinger
James Shaw
Showers tease county with muted activity and cool air
Frederick County residents woke to cloudy skies and slightly cooler temps. Only a few brief showers were reported as a North Market Street resident recalled a light 1 pm rain with minor thunder. Memorial Stadium in Baltimore saw light showers Monday night with umbrellas up and crowds staying. The forecast today calls for more showers possibly heavy during storms and sticky air with lows in the 20s. Open burning remains banned across the state per Central Alarm John Wisner, with fines up to 100 dollars. Meanwhile a vast storm system dumped rain across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New Mexico with fatalities and brush fires reported in California.
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Rocky Ridge
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Baltimore
John Wisner
Central Alarm
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Donald Schaefer
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New Mexico
New York City
Staten Island
California
Hobbs
N.M
Spokane Man Rides High Wheel Across U.S. for AIDS Cause
Spokane resident Roger Abe McDonald 46 began April 5 in San Francisco on a high wheel bicycle to Washington D C aiming to meet the surgeon general about AIDS. He travels with a bedroll, has endured a tight budget and relied on strangers for lodging and meals while raising funds for his cause.
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Abe" McDonald
Mr. McDonald
Spokane
Wash
U.S. 40
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Frederick Schwinn
Golden Mile
San Francisco
Washington, D.C
McDonald
America
Pentagon grand jury probes Unisys case in separate inquiry
A federal grand jury in Alexandria enters its second day amid a broader bribery probe. Unisys announces an internal review of defense consultants by Henry Ruth, prompting management changes and contract suspensions. Federal agents searched a Long Island plant and related offices and homes.
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Pentagon
Federal Grand Jury
Alexandria
Unisys Corp
Blue Bed
Watergate
Henry Ruth
Unisys
W. Michael Blumenthal
Ruth
FBI
Blumenthal
Long Island, N.Y
Long Island
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Burroughs
Defense
Navy
Melvyn Paisley
Grand Jury
Weather notes with heat and storms in Western Maryland
The forecast calls for highs near 90 with a 40 percent chance of afternoon and night thunderstorms. Lows dip to the low 70s. Thursday brings variable clouds, humidity, and likely showers and thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80s. A sports item notes a former TJ hoop star moving to Envision 1 on Page.
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Maryland
Muip
Page
Enper Ae
TJ Hoop Star
Envision 1
Seal
Teen-age Jeep driver charged in county incident
In WOLFSVILLE a teen driving a Jeep was charged with trespassing and destruction of property after allegedly plowing through a farmer’s potato crop. The assailant Paul Lb. Souders, 43, of Ward Kline Road, would not speak to reporters about the gunshots that occurred last Saturday morning. His mother Betty said no harm was intended.
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Wolfsville
Frederick County
Mrs. Sauders
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