Trial of former bank president heads to jury today
In Baltimore a Myersville Bank customer testified about a 1993 cash deposit aimed at avoiding taxes for a home purchase. Former Myersville Bank president Terry L. Reiber faces federal banking law charges and potential prison time. The witness said a large deposit could be split to avoid a Currency Transaction Report, while a bank teller testified to CTR filings and alleged directions to deposit on separate days to dodge reporting.
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Baltimore
Myersville
Harold Tracy
Smithsburg
U.S. District Court
Myersville Bank
Terry L. Reiber
Reiber
Tracy
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Doris Cooper
Ms. Cooper
Lawyers aggressive in finding clients after train crash
In Silver Spring Maryland the mother of a victim says she received many calls from lawyers after the Feb 16 wreck while grieving. Relatives report aggressive pitches including videotapes of wreckage. Experts question conduct as potential rule violations and license risks.
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Silver Spring, Md
Marjorie Swain
Dante
Silver Spring
Bruce Loatman
Reston
Dole Wins Big On Super Tuesday as Rivals Refuse to Quit
Bob Dole scores his 20th consecutive primary victory on Super Tuesday, declaring Republicans have chosen the conservative they want. Steve Forbes vows to stay in the race amid talk of a Midwest boost, while Pat Buchanan signals a prolonged fight and vows a convention clash if Dole selects a pro choice running mate. Dole signals openness to rival concerns as lingering contenders weigh their positions.
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Bob Dole
White House
Flattax
Steve Forbes
Midwest
Forbes
Washington
Port
Buchanan
Mr. Dole
Dole says slate open for No 2 spot on ticket
Washington AP report states Bob Dole, nearing nomination after seven Super Tuesday wins, says the No 2 choice is a wide open slate. He mentions retired Gen Colin Powell as a possible candidate if asked but has not settled on any favorite.
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Washington
Bob Dole
Colin Powell
Mr. Dole
NTSB presses for nationwide rail car inspections after crash
The NTSB urged immediate inspection of commuter rail cars nationwide to ensure passenger escape in a crash. Following the Feb 16 Silver Spring collision that killed 11, victims were unable to escape a burning Maryland Rail Commuter train. The board called for emergency orders, removable windows or kick panels on doors, and easily used quick release mechanisms, with review by the FRA and MTA.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Silver Spring
Maryland
Federal Railroad Administration
Maryland Mass Transit Administration
Adamstown Man Killed in ATV Accident
An Adamstown resident, Edward Woodrow Steelman, 20, of 9908 Park Mills Road, died Tuesday afternoon in a three o’clock crash involving a four wheel ATV in the area of 11101 W Baldwin Road New Market. Deputies reported no immediate details on the cause.
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New Market
Adamstown
Edward Woodrow Steelman
Park Mills Road
W. Baldwin Road
Frederick County
Mount St Marys approves 3.75 percent tuition hike
Mount St Marys College trustees approved a 1996-97 budget of 39.1 million dollars. Undergraduate tuition room and board will rise 3.75 percent in the fall. The budget includes a 12.7 percent increase in financial aid to help incoming freshmen.
Water main rupture cuts service for 400,000 in Maryland suburbs
Officials inspect an eight foot water main outside the Potomac filtration plant after a break disrupted supply to about 400 thousand residents and businesses in Montgomery County. Service largely restored by late Tuesday evening with water rerouted via two auxiliary pipes as repairs extend over three to four days.
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Potomac
Maryland
Montgomery County Fire Department
Dan Gilman
Gilman
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Mr. Hedlund
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Tye
Mr. Forbes
Pat Buchanan
Mr. Buchanan
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