EPA chief Burford resigns amid ongoing investigations
Anne Gorsuch Burford resigns as EPA administrator after 22 months amid controversy and congressional probes into mismanagement and conflicts of interest. John Hernandez becomes acting administrator as lawmakers vow continued scrutiny of EPA and the $1.6 billion Superfund program.
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Plans to permit six story offices in B-3 zone in UK city
Frederick city planners Wednesday recommended a zoning text amendment to allow six story buildings in B-3 districts without Board of Zoning Appeals approval and to weaken setbacks from 25 to 10 feet per story when bordering denser areas. The Garcia Organization II proposed a six story office on land between Prospect Boulevard and U S 15, while current rules permit only three stories without conditional use.
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Chessie to recall 47 at Brunswick rail yard
The Chessie System plans to recall 47 furloughed workers from the Brunswick rail yard in two groups before the first week of April. The recall targets most seniority in the freight car repair service as freight traffic remains down amid an economy downturn.
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Inside The News Our sweetest songs are thane of saddest thoughts
Percy Shelley, English poet born 1782 died 1822, is cited with a quote about expressing sorrow through poetry in a feature exploring classical verse and its mood.
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Six Frederick children treated after rabid fox exposure
Six Frederick City children are under treatment for exposure to a dead rabid fox found along Carroll Creek in the west end. Health officials continue the investigation for additional contacts while urging caution and noting the fox is the first rabid animal found in the city. A rabies clinic for dogs and cats is set for Sunday at Urbana School with a 2.50 per animal fee.
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No serious chemical problems found in study of area streams
Frederick County hosts a three year state study on water resources with a $150 000 budget. Geologist Dr Harry J Hansen reports no pesticides or herbicides exceeding EPA standards in streams or sediments though nitrates appear in well water. Officials say the survey informs planning on water availability for development, despite limits in underground mapping.
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Lebanon rejects peace pact with Israel despite talks
Lebanon and Syria press for Israeli withdrawal with joint plans, while Beirut hosts foreign troops aiding the pullout amid stalled withdrawal terms nine months after the invasion. Salem promotes withdrawal as Washington Park London and Rome prepare to back the demand.
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White House shakeup ousts six Reagan aides at public liaison
Faith Ryan Whittlesey confirmed a staffing purge in the White House office handling outside groups. Other sources said Virginia Knauer was dismissed, with conflicting reports on her status as the Post notes Whittlesey asked Knauer to stay.
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Mike Synar
D-Okla
House
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Science and Technology
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Denver Post
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Reagan
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Washington Post
Pope wraps up Central America swing to defend the poor
Pope John Paul II returns to Rome after an eight day tour through Guatemala Belize Haiti and the Caribbean where he rebuked Haiti’s ruler Jean-Claude Duvalier for neglecting the poor The pope attended an outdoor Mass in Haiti amid the region’s heat as Duvalier praised the pontiff while insisting he fights hunger and poverty
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Cloudy to cool with a late-week warmup in Maryland
Weather update for Western Maryland shows mostly cloudy cool today with a few showers possible and a slow clearing trend starting Friday. Temperatures range from highs in the 40s to lows in the 30s with chances of flurries tonight into Friday. Maryland mountains see showers turning to flurries with temperatures dropping to around 32.
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Howard
Montgomery
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Washington roads woes drawn by columnist Jack Anderson
Washington merry go round column features Jack Anderson railing against decaying roads. Other views critique Reagan from Bogdan Kipling on leadership. Robert Acampora and Donald Lambro address enforcement gaps in child support and related issues.
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Jack Anderson
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Reagan
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Donald Lambro
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