House rejection of term limits slows GOP drive
The House defeated a constitutional amendment to cap congressional service at 12 years, 227-204, delaying momentum for term limits. Speaker Gingrich pledged a future vote as a major 1996 issue while critics warned of reduced voter choice and expertise loss. The White House welcomed the result, and debate shifts to the next Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Newt Gingrich
Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Senate
Steve Stockman
Texas
America
White House
Clinton Jong
Ginny Terzano
Tallahassee
Fla
Gingrich
Henry Hyde
Judiciary Committee
County crew cleans tank as carcass found in water storage
Braddock Heights residents told to boil drinking water after a decaying animal carcass was found in the main 80 000 gallon storage tank during an inspection by county officials who are temporarily running the system. Workers drained and cleared unused tanks and will disinfect and refill. The county plans no roof on the tank as it will serve only a few days while the 250 000 gallon tank roof had been ordered to be replaced by the state agency. An investigation continues and bacteriological samples are being taken system wide.
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Braddock Heights
Braddock Water Co
Maryland Department of the Environment
MDE
Mike Marschner
Bureau of Water and Sewer
Bob Hayes
Department of Public Works
Marschner
Hayes
Greg Hiteshew
Middletown
Hiteshew
Beachley
Braddock Heights Residents React To Carcass Contaminated Water
Residents in Braddock Heights react to news of a decaying animal carcass contaminating the water supply. Some say they are unfazed, citing past issues, while others express anger and concern prompting calls to the county attorney. Customers at Beachley’s Variety Store voice varied reactions as officials warn about possible contamination.
Sheriff’s Office firing undermines court cases
Two cases in Frederick County Circuit Court were dismissed after former Sgt. Ralf Berger, who investigated and prepared reports, was fired for obstruction. Emmitsburg Ballfield Tavern owner Stephen Little faced felony theft and gaming permit charges, while James A. Chones’ marijuana possession with intent to distribute was dropped as prosecutors said Berger’s involvement prevented evidence from being used.
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Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Frederick County
Emmitsburg
Vigilant Hose Co
Eric Schaffer
Ralf Berger
Set. Berger
Jim Hagg
Little
Ballfield Tavern
James A. Chones
Frederick
Chones
Mr. Chones
David Callahan
Baseball players end strike if officials win injunction
Baseball players would end the strike if federal labor officials secure an injunction restoring their previous contract. The Frederic News-Post notes Page C-1.
Woman discovers new family from unknown past
Joan Imes of Creagerstown learns she was adopted after a Michigan caller claimed she has four siblings and a birth mother named Agnes Griffin. The revelation ties her to Battle Creek, Michigan, and Gaylord Griffin, with three siblings Roberta Don and Gloria Jean. The story continues on Page A-4.
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Creagerstown
Joan Ines
Joseph and
Mildred Hereduth
Old Town
Potomac River
Allegany County
Imes
Michigan
Agnes Griffin
Battle Creek
Mich
Gaylord Griffin
Roberta
Don
Gloria Jean
Joan
Subdivision eyes hiring deputy to boost village security
Lake Singanore Association negotiates with Frederick County Sheriff’s Office to add a resident deputy for nine villages. If approved, the deputy would cost about 59,997 next year, roughly 8 percent of a 748,000 projected budget, covering salary, benefits, training, uniforms, equipment, and cleaning.
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Lake Singanore Association
Frederick County
Sheriff's Office
John Mulligan
Jim Hagg
Mulligan
Hagg
Deerfield subdivision lots head to Town Commissioners
Walkersville planners back 35 Deerfield lots after a 5-1 zoning vote. Ausherman Development cited a hydrogeologic study of soils on Eastfield Place showing favorable conditions despite concerns from soil experts about high water tables. The issue moves to the burgess and town commissioners next month.
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Walkersville - Ausherman Development Corp
Deerfield
Town Planning and Zoning Commission
Burgess and Town Commissioners
Ausherman
Eastfield Place
Schnabe
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Krista Glielmi
News-Post
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Yinger
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Bill Green
Keith Davis
Beachley’s Variety Store
Davis
Larry King
Frederic News-Post
Pape
Busin
Wee Tee
By Skip Lawrence
Joan Imes
Zachary Little
Brad Little
Mike Imes
Dave Little
Todd Imes
Jennifer Sandrus
Kim Little
Subdivision Eyes
Tom Johnson
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