County approves road reclassifications to align with federal system
Annex continued story notes county commissioners adopting Federal Functional Classification changes for area roads. Md 17 between Harmony and Harp Hill shifts from local to major collector, Harp Hill from Md 17 intersection north of Wolfsville to local, Md 550 from Moser Rd to Md 77 shifts to major collector, and Moser Rd changes between Md 550 and Frederick Rd from major to minor collector. Gugel states no adverse impact on plans or travel patterns, but some segments may become eligible for federal aid.
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Federal Highway Administration
James Gugel
Harmony
Harp Hill Road
Wolfsville
Moser Road
Jimtown
Frederick Road
Gugel
Students use Web based tech to study science and math
Nusret Hisim notes the virtual high school project brings real world applications as students publish temperature data from 98.5 to 101.7 C and altitude readings. Richard Gilbert and Edward Krasnai describe hands on tech courses with Apple IIe to 80486 systems, CAD, desktop publishing, and problem solving.
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Nusret Hisim
Hisim
Richard Gilbert
Gilbert
Edward Krasnai
Maryland Gun Bill Clears Judicial Hurdle Faces Filibuster Fight
After a committee victory, Governor Glendening aims to push the gun ownership bill through the General Assembly. Judicial Proceedings Chair Walter Baker insisted the measure be exact, rejecting amendments. Senator Ferguson vowed a filibuster, claiming the bill would raise crime, while some colleagues suggested modest support may emerge.
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General Assembly
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Judicial Proceedings
Walter Baker
D-Cecil
Baker
Ferguson
Maryland
Brunswick High Students Test Drinking Policy On Campus
The incident involved three high school students found drinking on school grounds. Police recovered a bottle of vodka though officials believe whiskey might have been consumed. Students were sent to the hospital as a precaution while penalties will follow Frederick County school regulations.
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Friedman
Frederick County
Brunswick
Clinton Proposes Tax Credits As Budget Talks Drag On
President Clinton unveils a middle class tax cut plan aiming to cut taxes by 100 billion over seven years with a 500 per child credit, up to 10 000 deduction for college, expanded IRAs, and targeted spending while resisting large Medicare and Medicaid cuts. Budget projects deficits through 1997 then a surplus by 2002 amid stalled agency appropriations.
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Clinton
Illinois
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GOP
Pat Buchanan
Wall Street
America
Suspect eludes police after Market Street chase
A Frederick traffic stop on Market Street led to a pursuit to Hessong Bridge and Blue Mountain roads near Thurmont before the driver abandoned the car and fled. A large search by Frederick City Police, state police, Thurmont officers, state troopers, and sheriff's deputies did not locate the suspect. No further details were released Tuesday morning.
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Market Street
Frederick
Thurmont
Frederick City
Miles Bowling
North Market
East Street
Bowling
Hessong Bridge
Blue Mountain Roads
Maryland State Police
City official cites budget plans and pay upgrade
City official Mr Rice said details of the agreement would be hashed out at a CAF meeting soon. In a airport budget request Mr Eisenhart argued the airport manager deserved an overdue salary upgrade noting he is underpaid across two national surveys. He added the 20 year master plan should be completed by spring.
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Robert) Rice
CAF
Eisenhart
Dole looks to finish GOP nomination as Buchanan heads west
In the Midwest contest Illinois Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin 219 delegates are up for grabs with Bob Dole the favorite to sweep. Buchanan plans hard campaigning before heading home to California while Dole shifts focus to November and assembling a running mate and unifying conservatives.
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Pat Buchanan
Dole
Washington
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Buchanan
California
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Mr. Clinton
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Dele
Associated Press
White House
In Urbana PCP Seizure Leads to Major Drug Raid
In Urbana detectives seized about 24 ounces of PCP during a raid at 3526 Urbana Pike. Tony Leon Earp, 40, is charged with possession with intent to distribute and importation of PCP, plus school zone counts. A 1978 Chevrolet truck and $97 were seized. Earp is jailed at Frederick County Adult Detention Center with bond pending.
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Urbana Pike
Maryland
Tony Leon Earp
Earp
Urbana
Frederick County
Frederick One
State employee charged with gunrunning in Maryland
A maintenance man at Maryland's Department of Probation and Parole is charged with operating a gunrunning operation from a building boiler room. ATF agents say Thomas Earl Earp sold 46 firearms and found 102 more during a search of his Middle River home. If convicted he faces up to 45 years.
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State’s Department of Probation and Parole
U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Thomas Earl Earp
Middle River
M. Stewart Allen
ATF
Maryland
Delaware
Earp
Baltimore
Probation and Parole
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