Gotti acquittal wounds government case and witness program
The jury acquitted John Gotti of prominent racketeering charges, undermining federal cases against organized crime and discrediting the witness protection program. Bruce Cutler framed the verdict as a setback for prosecutors relying on mob turncoats who lied, while Gotti returned to a celebratory Howard Beach reception. Indictment of new charges looms as investigators press on.
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New York
John Gotti
Gotti
Gambino
Bruce Cutler
Howard Beach
Queens
Cutler
U.S. Marshals
Brooklyn
New York Times
Frederick County Budget Faces Funding Gap in 1988
Frederick County released the fiscal year 1988 budget request showing departments seeking 8 million more than expected revenue. With 101 million in requests vs 93 million in anticipated revenues, real estate taxes may rise from 899 to 833 per year if cuts aren’t found. Budget Director Harold Keller warned of a tough year for new initiatives as the board faces tight first-year dynamics. Capital requests decline from 9.9 to 7.3 million, not driving the gap.
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Frederick County
Harold K
Keller
Board of Commissioners
Carroll Creek project seeks 3 million in state funding
Mayor Ronald Young pressed the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee for 3 million to fund the Carroll Creek Project's next phase. Del. James McClellan warned the request faces competition from other capital program needs including a 1 million request for Way Station in Frederick and smaller water system projects, amid a 230 million annual capital plan.
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Frederick
Ronald Young
Carroll Creek
State
Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
Islators
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James McClellan
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
McClellan
Way Station
McClellan fcCietlan
Myersville
Legislators applaud Way Station funding request in Maryland
About 70 people including Way Station staff and supporters crowded the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee hearing to push for a 1 million dollar grant as part of a 4.5 million dollar fundraising plan. Senator Barbara Hoffman praised the concise presentation and strong preparation.
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Annapolis
State Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
Way Station
Frederick
Tena O’rear
Ms. O'Rear
Barbara Hoffman
Baltimore
Weather wounds Key birthplace flag in Carroll County
In Carroll County on Friday the flag at Terra Rubra, Francis Scott Key’s birthplace, lay tattered after a harsh 1967 winter. Westminster Kiwanis volunteers planned a replacement while local officials note the site’s wind exposure and lack of formal designation.
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Francis Scott Key
Carroll County
Key
Westminster Kiwanis
Wigle
Kiwanis Organization
Thesday
Erste
Rao
Park
Paul
Cultural exchange teacher inspires Kemptown students
Esami Tanaka from Kagoshima Japan taught at Broadford and Kemptown Elementarys Garrett County as part of an International Internship Programs visit. She introduced Japanese alphabet origami calligraphy greetings and a slide show to elementary students highlighting growing international ties and understanding.
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Esami Tanaka
Kagoshima
Japan
Kemptown
Ms. Tanaka
United States
Broadford
Garrett County
Sandy
Miller
Ms. Miller
Tokyo
No word yet on French hostage held in Beirut
In Beirut police said they had no information on the fate of French hostage Jean-Louis Normandin amid threats by the Revolutionary Justice Organization. The group warned he would be killed within 48 hours if France did not clarify its policies on terrorism and arms to Iraq.
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Lebanon
France
Iraq
Revolutionary Justice Organization
Jean-Louis Normandin
Osman Osman
Owman
Iran
Francois Mitterrand
Mitterrand
Anis Naccache
Naccache
Emer Tranian
Shabpoer Bakhtia Normandin
Antenme-2
Revoluonary Justice Organization
Weather notes and a 104-year-old memory
Light winds today with highs in the western Maryland region. Mostly sunny tomorrow with lighter winds in the low 50s. Virginia Atkins, age 104, shares memories with humor and clarity, recalling past events. the piece reflects personal recollection rather than factual weather details.
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Maryland
Virginia Atkins
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