House approves sweeping farm bill overhaul
The House passed a bill ending market subsidies and production controls for major crops in favor of guaranteed payment schemes that decline over time. It aligns with Senate limits on corn feeds, rice, wheat, and cotton while trimming sugar and nuts. dairy policy and overall cost remain unresolved. Spring planting urgency pushes for a final bill by mid month as negotiations with the Senate proceed.
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Broadrup Resigns From Weinberg Committee Over Stup Exit
Dr Frederick Broadrup, vice president of the Frederick's Weinberg Center for the Arts management committee, resigns in protest of Michael Stup's resignation as center director. He says oversight lacked notice of any problems and that Stup was right for the job, while residents question the departure.
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Frederick
Weinberg Center For the Arts
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Broadrup
Michael
Stup
Five Seek GOP Delegate Roles in Maryland District Race
Five Frederick County residents seek 6th District Republican delegates for the national convention in San Diego. John W. Derr runs for Bob Dole while Richard M. Buskirk and Anthony B. Kitchen back Sen. Lugar. Belinda Teague Levy is uncommitted. Roscoe Bartlett supports Phil Gramm who exited the race February 14 after losses in Louisiana and Iowa. No Frederick County Democrats run. The primary is Tuesday March 5. Bartlett believes his name recognition helps his bid.
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John W. Derr
Bob Dole
Richard M. Buskirk
Anthony B. Kitchen
Richard Lugar
Belinda Teague-Levy
Roscoe Bartlett
Texas
Phil Gramm
Louisiana
Iowa
Bartlett
GOP Hopefuls Weigh Delegates at Maryland Convention
University of Maryland students Mr Buskirk and Mr Kitchen discuss the 1996 Republican convention in San Diego. Analysts say a Gramm delegate would be a wasted vote unless released. Dr Bartlett remains loyal on ballots while praising several candidates and pledging support for the nominee.
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Bartlett
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Mr Derr
Derr
Mr. Dole
Maryland
San Diego
Bob Dole
Buskirk
Kitchen
University of Maryland
Final vote near on Modell stadium deal amendments
Maryland House moved to approve a bill requiring Art Modell to pay 24 million of stadium costs at Camden Yards after opponents failed to attach amendments in two days of votes. A 74 to 52 tally defeated a rider directing naming rights revenues to a school fund, as leaders warned it could unravel the agreement.
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Art Modell
Frederick County
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Chip
Maryland Stadium Authority
Robert Flanagan
R-Howard
D. Bruce Poole
D-Washington
Camden Yards
John Hurson
Montgomery
Stadium Authority
Sue Hecht
D-Frederick Washington
Hurson
Mother's 10 day jail term for daughter's truancy
Debra Shane of Rocky Ridge is serving 10 days in Frederick County jail for failing to ensure her 14 year old daughter attended school. The case ties to a state truancy law with fines up to 50 dollars or 10 days imprisonment. The daughter missed 89 days in the 1995 96 school year at Catoctin High School.
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Debra Shane
Long’s Mall Road
Rocky Ridge
Shane
Catoctin High School
Scott Rolle
Pye
Academic teams advance to finals at Hood College
Frederick County 16th annual Academic Tournament seeds four semifinal winners to meet in finals tonight at Rosenstock Hall. Gov. Thomas Johnson, Frederick High, Walkersville, and Linganore clinched spots with 19 11, 19 9, 9 2, and 28 7 semis scores respectively. all public high schools and Prospect Hall participated. matches start at 6 p.m. free to the public. tournament to be taped for Channel 18.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson School
Prospect Hall
Frederick High
Middletown
Walkersville
Brunswick
Linganore
Catoctin
Russell Beaton
St. John’s Literary Institution
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
St. John’s
Jeff Tracey
Dixon Gaines
Sameer Issaq
Daniel Dobay
Thomas Johnson
Hood College hosts area schools in Thursday meet
The academic left from Damien Gibbons and Matthew Mills along with Jeff Raedy and Geoff Washburn headline coverage. Competing schools include Brunswick High, Catoctin High, Frederick High, Tanganor High, Middletown High and Walkersville High at Hood College in AZ.
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Damien Gibbons
Matthew Mills
Jeff Raedy
Geoff Washburn
Hood College
Brunswick High
Catoctin High
Frederick High
Tanganor High
Middletown High
Walkersville High
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Cold spell may be last of season turns to warmth
Meteorologist Cliff Harris notes a cold snap linger through Monday with scattered showers expected later. He predicts warming temperatures after the spell and forecasts showers on Election Day.
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Optimist Middle School Talent Competition slated for March 9
Middle school students at Inside The News Entertainment Area will showcase talents at the 10th annual Optimist Talent Competition this coming Saturday March 9.
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