State faces another 78M gap in revenue
Governor William Donald Schaefer said Maryland faces a 78 million dollar revenue shortfall for the current fiscal year and that postponing bills and purchases is the only alternative to balance the budget. He criticized revenue estimates for being repeatedly overstated and noted possible layoffs may follow. He avoided endorsing any presidential candidate as Perot plans to file in Maryland.
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Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Schaefer
Board of Revenue Estimates
Bill Clinton
Bush
Ross Perot
Perot
Maryland
There’s no crabbing continues amid price pain
Crab sellers report shortages and higher prices with crabs scarce at Jug Bridge and carry out sales down about 25 to 30 percent. Yet customers like Elaine Stamets say the craving endures, willing to pay for at least one crab. Local suppliers expect July Fourth relief as supplies improve.
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Staley
Elaine Stamets
Fredenck
Jug Bridge
Mr. Staley
Wreck injures former Brunswick resident near Knoxville
A former Brunswick resident, 35 year old Harry R. Kersey Jr. of Boonsboro, sustained critical injuries in a single vehicle crash on Md. 478 near Knoxville. His pickup struck a bridge abutment after failing to negotiate a curve. He was unbelted and flown by MSP helicopter to the R Adams Cowley Trauma Center in Baltimore, with condition listed as critical Tuesday.
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Brunswick
Knoxville
Harry R. Kersey Jr
Boonsboro
Tony Bequette
Kersey
Brunswick Ambulance
Maryland State Police
R Adams Cowley Trauma Center
Baltimore
City eyes Genstar site for rail station hub amid state review
State officials weigh Genstar property as suburban commuter station while Freder ick extension aims for two stations. Mayor Gordon backs Site No 7 downtown plan with major investment, citing rail link to redevelopment and potential flood‑control impacts.
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MARC
Mr. Hattery
Ron Hartman
State Mass Transit Administration
Genstar
Hartman
Transit Administration
Frederick
MTA
Carroll Creek
South Carroll Street
Water Street
East South Street
B&o
Paul Gordon
Thurmont
Smith
Amtrak plans broad cancellations amid looming rail strike
Amtrak planned to cancel all 50 overnight runs and halt Metroliner reservations for midweek on the Washington New York line. A potential nationwide strike could disrupt major stations including New York Penn Station with about 300 000 commuters affected. Contingency measures include a special express subway to Penn Station and extra buses in New Jersey and Maryland.
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Salt Lake City
Chicago
Los Angeles
Denver
Amtrak
Clifford Black
Metroliner
Washington-New York
New York
Pennsylvania
Black
Long Island
Penn Station
New Jersey Transit
Maryland
Dodd
Cops find LSD drugs and cash in I 70 stop near Jefferson Pike
Maryland State Police stopped a speeding van on I 70 near Jefferson Pike and found 81 hits of LSD plus 9.6 grams of liquid LSD, 9.7 grams of marijuana and $627 in cash. Two Rogersville, Pennsylvania residents, Brandon Petrucci aged 18 and Timothy Poole aged 31, face drug possession charges along with paraphernalia. A 17yearold from Palo Alto California is charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute.
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Maryland
Jefferson Pike
Rogersville
Brandon E Petrucci
Timothy J. Poole
Palo Alto
Calif
Thurmont approves 1992 93 budget and extends annexation moratorium
Thurmont town commissioners set a 954000 budget for 1992 93 with a 64 cent property tax rate and a 3 percent employee raise. A sixth police officer and an extra police car are funded. Capital projects include paving Brown Avenue Meadow Lane and Mountain View Place and park improvements. Sewer and water utilities show small surpluses. Thurmont Municipal Light Co. projects a 150530 surplus. Annexation moratorium extended for a third year amid growth and housing concerns.
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Thurmont
Brown Avenue
Meadow Lane
Mountain View Place
Thurmont Municipal Light
Youth injured as Jeep flips on U S Route 15 near Thurmont
Thirteen-year-old? No, 16 year old Peter Medd of Market Road was seriously hurt Monday evening when his Jeep Wagoneer crossed the median on U S 15 near Lohr Road, overcorrected, and flipped end over end. He was flown to Suburban Hospital after early treatment by Thurmont ambulance crews.
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Thurmont
Middletown
U.S. 15
Here
Peter Medd
Market Road
Bethesda
Maryland
al Butler
Th. Butler
Grimes and McClellan debate MARC station site alternatives
Frederick officials discuss locating a MARC commuter rail station. Mayor Gordon favors downtown near Carroll Creek as part of a transportation center to spur downtown development. Alderman Grimes supports Genstar for traffic relief, noting compromise while acknowledging value of a downtown transit hub. Dr. McClellan backs Genstar to avoid congestion downtown. Both urge ample space for operations akin to the municipal airport.
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Genstar
Frederick
Paul Gordon
MARC
Carroll Creek
Grimes
O.K
Dr. McClellan
Frederick Municipal
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East Ma
Trurmont
Lori Jean Zentz
Thuront
Nationwide Insurance Nationwide
Mr. Best
Frank Martin
News-Post
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Fem
Barry Richardson
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