Trucker charged with murder after I-68 shooting
Elijah Ruffin Jr. 57 of Columbus Ohio faces first degree murder and related charges after a fatal shooting on Interstate 68 near Hancock Maryland. Terrance Mills 43 of Fairmont West Virginia died after a dispute sparked on CB radios with a third trucker Richard Bryant 33 uninjured. Ruffin drives for Roadway International while Mills and Bryant worked for Quality Supply Company Keyser West Virginia.
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Trucker
Hancock, Md
Interstate 68
Elijah Ruffin Jr
Columbus
Ohio
Hagerstown
Terrance Mills
Fairmont
W. Va
M.W. Shank
Hancock
Ruffin
Mills
Mr. Ruffin
Mr. Mills
Richard Bryant
Washington County
Roadway International
Mr. Bryant
Quality Supply Company
Keyser
W.va
Incident draws wrath over Bartlett staff conduct
Republicans express shock and concern over Dr. Bartlett amid a front page incident. GOP leaders call for staff control and question the impact on Bartlett’s support. Democrats mock the conduct, criticizing his office and stance on disaster aid as worse than no congressman.
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Dr. Bartlett
David Brinkley
Republican Central Committee
Scott Rolle
Frederick Gop
Roscoe
Bartlett
J. Anita Stup
Greg Pecoraro
Carroll County
Democrats
Clinton budget nears as parties clash over jobs bill
Senate sparred over a $16.3 billion Clinton jobs bill as Republicans accused the plan of pork while Democrats defended local control. Majority Leader George Mitchell said GOP tactics promote credit grabbing, while Republicans argued the bill mainly raises taxes and increases spending.
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Congress
Senate
Mr. Clinton
George Mitchell
Maine
Clinton
Alan Simpson
R-Wyo
Arson Blamed for Maryland Building Fire and Injuries
Investigation shows gas fueled the blaze at Lesser’s apartment after his slashed tires and severed wires were found. A wire cutters tool matched the car phone and cables cut, while deputies note prior violent incidents and a long planned arson. Authorities found multiple gasoline containers on the farm site.
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Meminger
Lesser
Maryland State Police Crime Lab
Bob Thomas
Clagett
Pentagon
Walkersville Seeks Strengths and School Signs in Suicide Awareness
Dr. Lockhart outlines ways parents and teachers can identify youth in crisis and prevent suicides. Indicators include mood swings, withdrawal, and giving away belongings, with tragically higher attempts among males. Frederick County offers 24 hour hotlines and mental health services for help.
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Walkersville
Frederick County
Maryland House and Senate move on right-to-die bill
In Annapolis the state Senate prepares final approval for advance medical directives allowing competent individuals to predefine end of life care. The House is expected to concur soon with a joint conference to resolve minor differences.
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Annapolis
State Senate
Maryland
Alabama
General Assembly
One million Md tax returns still to be filed
Maryland taxpayers delay state returns amid fear of federal withholding change. Marvin Bond says many believe they owe the state if they owe the federal government. With two weeks left, electronic filers can receive refunds averaging $372 in time to cover federal taxes.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Bush
State Comptroller’s Office
Sam
Marvin Bond
Bond
Bartlett and Woodford Defend Actions in House Office Row
Republicans Bartlett and Woodford faced questions over sexual undertones in workplace matters as Royal and Stephens filed concerns with Capitol Hill’s Fair Employment Practices Office. Woodford says actions were innocent and intends to stay in Congress while staff discuss reorganizing the office.
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House of Representatives
Royal
Stephens
Fair Employment Practices Office
Capitol Hill
Woodford
Bartlett
House
Hileen Dennehy
Congressional
Jim Lafferty
Land buffer plan debated amid sprawl concerns
Mr Sundergill expressed mixed feelings about the final plan and possible vote change. He cited growth in the New Market Lake Singanore area and said buffers help prevent sprawl. He added the county should not become that type of Frederick County.
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Sundergill
New Market
Lake Singanore
Frederick County
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ST Eth
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Je. Vogrney
S. Darrell Karlen
Sharon Davidson
Alyss Thompson
Bruce A. Finch Lutcf
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