Nominee Souter Presses Capitol Hill in Confirmation Push
President Bush’s nominee for the Supreme Court, David H. Souter, meets with key lawmakers on Capitol Hill as his confirmation hearing approaches. He held talks with Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole and Judiciary Committee Republicans and planned meetings with Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell and other Democrats. White House aides briefed him for intensified scrutiny of his personal and professional life amid expected strong spotlight.
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Maine
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R-N.h
Capitol
Mr. Bush
Brunswick recall petition rejected
The Brunswick town attorney rejected VOCAL's recall petition against Mayor Susan Fauntleroy citing public record rules. VOCAL plans to refile without secrecy requests while Fauntleroy defends openness and notes meetings have been public except personnel sessions.
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Monrovia man killed in Md 80 accident
A Frederick County man Leonard John Giuffredo Jr., 36, of Monrovia died in a two vehicle crash on Md 80 Fingerboard Road west of Bartholows Road Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say Giuffredo crossed the center line while driving west toward his residence, colliding with a 24 foot flatbed truck driven by John E. Perrell, 31, of Mechanicsville.
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Iraq vows resistance to U S pressure over oil dispute
Iraq declares it will not bow to U S pressure in the oil quarrel with Kuwait as tens of thousands of troops are massed on the border. The Pentagon says U S warships and aircraft will hold a short notice exercise with the UAE in the Persian Gulf.
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Guardians Plan Move to Sagner Housing Center
Guardians and officials map a plan for the Guardian Angels move to the Sagner public housing development on August 15, with apartments, utilities help, and volunteer patrols. Frederick County officials and residents met to coordinate, while concerns rose after arrests of Angels in Baltimore.
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Wickham Studio
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Robert Rex Whiteside
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East
William Wickham
Charlie H. Smith Jr
Smith
Baltimore
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King
John Hanson
Taney Developments
North Bentz Street
Sliwa seeks Schmoke aid over Guardian Angels harassment
Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa arrives in Baltimore to urge Mayor Schmoke to intervene after four men linked to the group face assault and false imprisonment charges stemming from a confrontation with a man alleging drugs. Police say two Angels were involved. Sliwa claims they were not present.
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Lewis
David Ford
Cambridge
Anthony Smith
Kenneth Pettis
New
Weather forecast for Western Maryland is mostly sunny
The forecast calls for a sunny day with highs in the mid 80s, easing into a fair night with lows in the lower 60s. Thursday should bring more sun and highs in the mid to upper 80s, as shown on the Western Maryland weather map on Page A-2.
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Charter advocates face tough odds on Frederick County home rule
J Richard Hudson of the Frederick County Government Study Commission warned charter home rule would be like dragging dead weight. After 1967 study and a voter referendum defeat, he argues good governance depends on capable leadership, not formal restructuring, noting a county executive could center decision making and potentially improve efficiency.
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J. Richard Hudson
Hudson
Frederick
Manufacturers
Misrouted resumes push Frederick County charter panel to 67
The Frederick County charter committee candidate pool rose to 67 after three misdirected resumes reached the correct offices. resumes came in after the Monday deadline and were returned. The county may reschedule the August 1 decision as commissioners attend a county officials convention in Ocean City. The charter panel could take up to a year to draft a county charter for a countywide vote.
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Robert Smariga
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