Five drug arrests by Frederick police including forgery case
Frederick city police reported five drug related arrests overnight. Wesley Ambush, 19, of Eden Drive, faced multiple counts including forgery and uttering after attempting to withdraw cash with a bank check at Frederick County National Bank. Police found crack, cash, and the bank notes. Also arrested were Christopher Smith for crack and drug paraphernalia at John Hanson Apartments. Dwight DeMar and Solomon Williams Jr were charged with crack possession and conspiracy after a handoff of a bag containing crack. Lawrence Giles Sr faced crack possession and resisting arrest after a chase at the same complex.
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Frederick City
Wesley W. Ambush
Eden Drive
Frederick
Frederick County National Bank
W. Patrick St
Ambush
Christopher L. Smith
McMurray Street
John Hanson
North Bentz Street
Smith
Dwight N. DeMar
Solomon Williams Jr
Gaithersburg
Giles
Taxpayers group eyes actions over tax meetings
The taxpayers group questions open meetings law in county budget talks. They discuss possible writ of mandamus to force compliance and consider court or negotiated remedies to prevent future violations.
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Mr. Mathias
Mathias
Ashbury
Firm plan for garbage
A city official touts a recycling program amid a 40 percent diversion rate in Seattle and notes composting as a steadier way to cut landfill. He warns recyclable markets are volatile and cresting costs could rise when New York mandates recycling next year. He stresses community participation and leadership.
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Seattle
United States
New York
Jones
Democrats Lose Vote Fight Over Civil Rights Bill Veto Stand
The House failed to override President Bush's veto on a civil rights bill as 273 members supported, 158 opposed. Speaker Foley joined in voting for the measure, but the tally fell short of a veto-proof margin while Republicans argued the bill would foster quotas.
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Newt Gingrich
Georgia
House
Supreme Court
Thomas Foley
Don Edwards
D-Calif
Judiciary Civil Rights
Baker urges capitals guidance for START talks
Baker and Mr. Gorbachev discussed intensifying START treaty discussions with guidance from their capitals. He dodged a question about Western aid for Gorbachev at the London G7 summit, noting the Soviets want to explain their reform program and how the West might assist.
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Mr. Gorbachev
Mr. Baker
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