Democrats seek compromise on civil rights bill
In Washington, Democrats fail to gain more votes for their civil rights bill and may need Republican concessions to pass this year. In the Senate, a moderate Republican group led by Sen. Danforth proposes a bridging plan to narrow the gap between Bush and Democrats on job bias legislation. Bush rejects compromise, insisting Democrats seek quotas. Kennedy urges a middle ground as debate continues.
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Senate
John Danforth
Missouri
Bush
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Labor and Human Resources Committee
Taxpayers group seeks grand jury probe of tax hike
Frederick County Taxpayers in Action Inc requests a grand jury investigation into alleged open meetings law violations by the county commissioners who raised the property tax rate 8 cents. They also seek a court order to block the increase to the constant yield rate, while noting difficulty securing legal representation and considering lawsuits against individual commissioners.
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Frederick County Commissioners
Frederick County Taxpayers In Action Inc
John Ashbury
Ashbury
Circuit Court
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Winchester Hall
Ronald Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Dwyer
Sundergill
Gray
Ms. Bowerman
John Mathias
High School Graduate Wins Vodgis Scholarship Award
Frederick High School graduate Eric Struniz receives the Theodore Vodgis Scholarship worth 48000 toward a four year college of his choice. fellow Vodgis scholars Eugna Kim and Stephen Thuabsai also receive awards. Graduation ceremonies were held Wednesday afternoon in the school gymnasium.
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Frederick High School
Eric Struniz
Theodore Vodgis
Vodgis
Eugna Kim
Stephen Thuabsai
Frederick study on bypass route northwest of city
A preliminary study outlines a possible bypass section northwest of Frederick near Whittier. Kemp Lane realignment would connect Yellow Springs Road to Rocky Springs Road as part of a route linking U S 15 near Hayward Road with I 70 near Mount Phillip Road. Five of ten studied alignments remain under review by city and county officials.
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Frederick City
Whittier
James Schmersahl
Kemp Lane
Christopher
Michael Stup
Frederick County
Bruce Reeder
Stup’s
Fort Detrick
Rusherman Construction Co
Schmersahl
Ausherman
Gordon
City weighs dual approach to reduce trash disposal
A Frederick City recycling expert told Mayor Gordons ederi vf that nearly 90 percent of the city's garbage can be recycled or composted. Thom Jones of On Target Systems urged a joint recycling and composting plan as the most economical way to cut waste headed to Reichs Ford Landfill. A pilot curbside program begins June 18 in the southern city, with Browning-Ferris Industry collecting glass, aluminum, tin, plastics and newsprint.
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Paul Gordons Ederi
Frederick City
Maryland
Ance Cade
Frances Baker
Frederick County
Browning-Ferris Industry
BFI
West All Saints Street
U.S. 15
Baker
Gordon
Baker Seeks Breakthrough On START In Geneva Talks
Secretary of State James A. Baker III travels to Geneva to press for a strategic arms reduction treaty with the Soviet Union. The talks, likely ahead of a July summit, hinge on warhead limits and data exchange, while sides also discuss a Middle East peace conference. Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Alexander Bessmertnykh will review progress and timeframes for a summit, with Moscow discussions not expected to set a date.
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James A. Baker III
Alexander A. Bessmertnykh
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Soviet Union
Europe
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Bush
Moscow
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Bessmertaykh
Foreign Ministry
Vitaly Churkin
Associated Press
U.S
Washington
Bessmertnykh
Middle East
Syria
Israel
United Nations
Inside The News Weather Brief With Iris Lovers Meet
Partly sunny and cooler today with a high in the mid 70s. Showers possible later afternoon, fair tonight with temps near 56. Friday looks sunny with similar highs, as Maryland weather maps note Images of Iris and an iris lovers meeting on page C-1.
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Maryland
Judge delivers stiff message to convicted drug dealers
Frederick County man William Baker 38 was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler to 20 years in prison for selling one crack rock and a five year term for probation violation. Assistant State's Attorney Jerry Barnes calls it a loud warning to dealers and notes Baker’s prior drug convictions.
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Jerry Barnes
William “Big Bake” Baker
Frederick
Mary Ann Stepler
Barnes
Baker
Mr. Barnes
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