McFarlane says Casey directed North's actions
President Reagan disputed diary notes while Washington Post reports McFarlane twice sought Saudi contributions for the Contras. McFarlane testified that Casey may have directed North, and he suggested the director had discussed a million dollars. He defended his conduct as obstructed by the political spotlight.
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Carroll Creek Project cost update revised upward
The Carroll Creek Project would cost 24 million to 31 million more than the 42.8 million forecast from three years earlier if built today. City Engineer Richard Parks and Mayor Ronald Young reached the conclusion using figures from Parks’ office. Officials had access to most numbers since 1985 but did not update the original estimate.
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Carroll Creek flood project cost rises cited by Young
Mayor Young says updated figures, not calculations, frame the flood control plan and warns completion could slow as state funding remains uncertain. He recalls estimates from engineers and notes inflation and RK K design errors complicate numbers. He previously testified the project would cost about 50 million dollars and remains committed despite higher estimates.
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News-Post
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County teachers consider action after budget windfall
Frederick County Teachers Association president Jack Patterson warned that a county budget windfall could trigger a work-to-rule or strike action. He planned a press conference and a mass meeting to decide next steps, noting that strikes are illegal in Maryland but may be pursued if membership demanded it.
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Hold On Pat Sholes Enjoys Beker Park Outings
Pat Sholes and her 19 month old son Stephen visit Beker Park from Poolesville for a day of play and picnicking. They find the park attractions irresistible and return regularly for recreation and family time.
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Uncovered trucks violate landfill rules near Frederick County
On a cool spring morning at the county landfill trucks of varying sizes carried uncovered loads of brush and trash past a sign mandating that all vehicles entering the landfill be covered. The issue was noted by Frederick County commissioners.
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Trade deficit narrows as exports surge in March
The Commerce Department reports March exports at 21.1 billion, up 12.9 percent to their highest since 1961, while imports rise 2.9 percent to 34.7 billion. The overall monthly deficit fell to 13.6 billion, with Canada and Japan deficits also easing though Japan remains the largest.
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Frederick County Scholar Athletes to Be Honored at Banquet
Partly cloudy and cooler today with highs near 79. Tonight remains cloudy with lows in the middle to upper 50s. Friday should be partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Western Maryland weather map indicates conditions. details on Page D2.
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