City budget debate hinges on police pay and long term costs
The discussion centers on police officer underpayment and a series of studies showing the same conclusion. City officials debate CIP cuts, debt from the Schaefer building and Old City Hall renovations, and whether salary increases are fair while keeping taxes and services balanced amid slow revenue growth.
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William Donald Schaefer
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Paul) Gordon
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China tests nuclear device as talks push for ban
The first Lop Nor test since Aug 17 marks the 44th detected detonation since 1964. China signals willingness to halt testing realign with Geneva talks, dropping insistence on on site inspections while seeking review after ten years. The plan aims for an indefinite global ban, with other nuclear powers backing a total ban. Israel Pakistan and India remain suspected capabilities. France has halted testing.
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Pakistan
India
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Busy spring for Frederick families keeps kids in motion
Multitudes of sports-minded families juggle Little League T-ball soccer and karate with practice schedules. Mothers share the whirlwind April to August pace with early dinners hot dogs at games and busier calendars. Kids gain air time and social contacts while parents balance work school and time for themselves.
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Belinda Kleinknecht
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Christopher
Lee
Matthew
Rhonda Baker
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Tom Bateman
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Longs deny wrongdoing in 16 count suit seeking over seven million
Defendants deny charges and seek sanctions against Crone and attorney. Longs claim release ends all issues and allege bad faith. Quynn and Stanfield raise defenses as damages compound to 7 million plus. Jury trial requested.
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John Sica
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Ms. Crone
Quynn
Christine McSherry
Towson
Stanfield
Gerald G. Magrogan
Columbia
Mr. Quynn
Mr. Stanfield
Mr. Quyn
Six year old accused in baby attack to move to group home
Martinez California AP reports a six year old boy accused of near killing an infant will soon leave juvenile detention for a group home after prosecutors cut charges from attempted murder to assault. He was arrested with eight year old twins for breaking into a neighbor's apartment to steal a Big Wheel tricycle during an April attack on Ignacio Bermudez Jr. in an Ignacio neighborhood.
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