Dole Ends Senate Career As He Plots Presidential Bid
Senator Bob Dole faced his final hours in the Senate amid fundraising for GOP candidates at a Washington dinner that raised over 8 million dollars. He reflected on his long service, predicted he would stay close to the Capitol, and officially resigned in letters to Vice President Gore and Governor Graves. Thad Cochran praised Dole as a principled legislative leader as Dole prepared to transition to citizen status and campaign full time.
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Frederick teachers vote to reject school board contract offer
Freder ick County teachers approved by a2-to-1 margin to reject the Board of Education contract proposal. The 69 percent against and 31 percent in favor came from more than 1,000 of 2,100 teachers. The district may impose a contract if no agreement is reached next week.
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Violent Deaths in U.S. Schools Studied by CDC
A CDC study finds more than 50 killings or personal crisis reports each year at or near U.S. schools. Most deaths occur in urban areas involving teenagers and handguns, arising from interpersonal conflicts. About a third were related to other factors.
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Good deed sparks nation-wide volunteer effort
Bonnie Hagerman, a Hood College professor, saw a craft magazine story on volunteers knitting for premature infants. She contacted Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, sent samples, and they asked for smaller hats, prompting ongoing donations nationwide.
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Tiny hats for tiniest babies spark volunteer drive
The article notes babies so small they require lime sized hats and larger ones for oranges. Mrs Hagerman saw hospital demand for 75 caps monthly and recruited volunteers after local publicity. She secured patterns for other baby garments, launching a community effort to meet the hospital's needs.
Grimes Seeks Unprecedented Workshop on Budget Tax Hike
Aldermen consider an informational workshop on Mayor Jim Grimes proposed nickel tax increase for 1996 97 amid criticism of hefty salaries in the 32 2 million budget. Alderman Baldi Nash Murphy and Baker plan questions as Grimes notes no prior workshop in his tenure. The 10 a.m. meeting aims to resolve timing and details of the proposal.
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Middletown offers tax abatements to lure Mid-Atlantic grocery
Middletown council approved up to ten thousand dollars in tax and fee abatements for Mid-Atlantic Super Foods of New Town Square to move into the abandoned Town Center Plaza store once Safeway relinquishes the lease. The plan, costing the town eight to nineteen thousand dollars nets no real estate taxes for three years and hinges on Safeway vacating the site currently attracting traffic with about sixteen thousand daily passersby. Commissioner Monty Ahal voted against the measure as tensions with Safeway persist and rivals like Food Lion and Martin's show interest in the location.
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Frederick firm to supply tents for Olympic Games
Frederick based Remsberg Tent Rentals is one of three firms, with offices in California and the Netherlands, chosen to supply tents for the July Olympics. The company says it will cover about three percent of the total tent space, with most tents shipped for press areas and family members, noting contracts include other venues as well.
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