Nominations for high court seen as smooth
Senate Judiciary Chairman Strom Thurmond and liberal member anticipate untroubled confirmations for William Rehnquist as chief justice and Antonin Scalia as associate justice. A few Democrats voice concerns over ideology and Rehnquist health questions, while Leahy notes potential inquiries into his risks. Continued on Page A-4.
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Downtown Frederick hotel wins parking exception
A proposed luxury hotel at 124 N Market St in Frederick secured an exception to parking rules after concerns over traffic. The Board of Zoning Appeals overruled a demand for on site 76 spaces and allowed use of two nearby city garages, amid worries patrons would congest Church Street and North Market Street during loading and unloading.
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Keller seeks fourth term as Frederick County clerk
Charles C. Keller, 49, filed Monday to seek reelection to a fourth term as clerk of the Frederick County circuit court. Appointed deputy in 1958, he was elected in 1974 1978 and 1982 as Frederick County's 21st clerk in 238 years. He is a Republican resident of Middletown with wife Jane.
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Frederick County approves 10 million water sewer bonds
Frederick County commissioners formally approve borrowing 10 million dollars next month to fund water and sewer improvements. The plan covers New Design plant upgrades on the Potomac River, extensions to Ballenger Creek, new elevated tanks, and general system work. Bond funding relies on unlimited county taxing power, sparking concern over repayment schedules and cost per housing unit.
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Quirk in law cuts state county taxes for Urbana land
More than 1,000 acres near Interstate 270 at Urbana will avoid about 40000 in state and local taxes this year due to a zoning and assessment clause. Ward Development Co. holds most of the land, which is zoned Planned Unit Development and undeveloped, qualifying for agricultural assessment if the owners apply. The land will be assessed at the county’s top agricultural rate, under the 500 acre threshold rule.
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Helpful tips for watering lawns offered
The article notes a drought reducing lawn greenness and urges owners to apply one to one and a half inches of water weekly to all lawn sections. Gary Mack of American Lawn stresses adequate watering, while Terry Poole of the county extension says best timing is early or evening hours, though some experts warn evening watering may invite disease.
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Smelser to seek re election in Maryland Senate race
Sen Charles H Smelser veteran lawmaker from Frederick Carroll and Howard counties announces plans to run again for the Maryland Senate seat he has held for nearly two decades. Opponent Goodloe Byron Jr and rival John Thompson enter the primary amid teacher group opposition over a pension measure Smelser defended his record citing constituent service and independence. He notes World War II service and a long political career with a no fundraiser stance this year. Comping on Page A7
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Recreated Visit By Opera Star Lily Peas Set In Frederick
Fifty years after Lily Peas once visited a Frederick County town a staged re-creation of that visit is planned this Saturday. Kathryn Jenkins offers up to date home canning tips on page C-7. Weather in Western Maryland shows mild conditions with temperatures around 55 to 65 degrees and sunny spells into Thursday.
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