Contras Gun Riot Indictments Blocked by Meese Source
The report notes Adveer John and Poindexter involvement in shaping indictments of smugglers shipping arms to the Contras. Meese allegedly blocked actions after a Justice Department source and White House discussions responding to Poindexter’s request, citing risk to Contra efforts against Nicaragua's government.
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John NM
Pebling
Whar House
Justice Department
Meese
Poindexter
Nicaragua
Lawrente E Walsh
Bandar bin Sultan
Saudi Arabia
United States
Wday
Washington Post
National Security
Robert McFarlane
Walsh
Frederick G Duta
Ube Post
Congress
Chapter 1 changes push larger classes in Brunswick schools
School board discusses Chapter 1 reforms aimed at boosting minority student achievement with larger class sizes of 30 to 36 students, four reading and math groups per class, and a new cooperative teacher to cut ratios to about 1:18. Officials note space may be tight but principals can rearrange classrooms.
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King
Frederick County
Braddock Heights Residents Oppose Tower Plan
Braddock Heights residents protested a proposed 300 foot tower citing loss of scenic Braddock Mountain, hazard to children, and negative property values in a petition presented by Paul Barrick. Douglas pledged fence and guy wires to meet regulations and noted potential 150 foot height for WJTM, with Hood College eyeing a station. Joy Broadcasting operates in multiple states and holds a Macon Georgia permit for a tower, with plans for Cecil County.
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Braddock Heights
Braddock Mountain
Braddock
Paul Barrick
Douglas
WJTM
Hood College
Joy Broadcasting
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Wisconsin
Macon
Cecil County
Items stolen from car during Boy Scout campout incident
Maryland State Police report a break in on Md 49 near Ritchie Road during an overnight Scout outing. Four tents marked Troop 17 printed on them and numerous items were taken from Fred Sandquist's 1985 Chevrolet van between March 21 and 22. Missing items and a broken window estimated at 535 dollars.
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Avan 5
Maryland
Marcy
Fred Sandquist
Sandqust
MD. 49
Ritchie Road
Dismissal bid denied in Trans-Tech suit over emotional distress
Judge allowed the intentional infliction of emotional distress claim to proceed while dismissing negligent infliction and delaying against Trans-Tech officials for more facts. Plaintiffs must prove specific acts by individuals and show how exposure to solvents harmed them. The case covers trespass, nuisance, negligence, and strict liability with 38 plaintiffs. A new waterline project aims to serve Adamstown this spring.
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Trans-Tech
Hulme
Blankenship
Kline
Nelson
Smith
Adamstown
Annexation talks hinge on 20-lot per year rate
Developers urge reconsideration as commissioners discuss annexation and potential sewage plant. Ausherman and Williams clash with Stup over timing and fees while county votes to delay August hearing on removing the plant from the master plan. If no deal is reached and state denies the permit, the project may lose 100 units.
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Williams
Ausherman
J. Anita Stup
Stauffer
Montgomery to study airpark facility needs
The county seeks a Precision instrument approach airport with a 6000 foot runway to serve Montgomery users near Gaithersburg. Residents urged action as homes encroached. Frederick Municipal Airport was proposed but capacity is tight. Dynaplan to address environmental aspects within a 100000 dollar study, pending routine contract review.
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6Th Judicial Circuit Court
Gaithersburg
Upper County
Frederick
Pat Patrick
Montgomery
Gaithersburg Airpark
Patrick
Wilson
Dynaplan
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