UMW Chief Sam Church Faces Criticism Over Compromise
The Baltimore Sun reports UMW leader Sam Church is viewed by critics as too conciliatory toward coal operators and government. Supporters hope he can quell dissent, bolster organizing, and curb factionalism, while opponents warn of dictatorial tendencies and hiring practices.
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Iranian smuggling case yields two year sentence in Baltimore
In Baltimore a federal judge sentenced Alireza Yeganeh to two years in prison for conspiracy tied to attempting to smuggle rifles to Iran via Baltimore Washington International Airport. Co defendant Theresa Lease received three years for obtaining false birth documents. Bagher Moomeney had his sentence suspended pending departure from the U.S. A separate AP item notes John H. Lane named director of the Museum of Art Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, effective July 11, replacing Leon Arkus who retires June 1.
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Fare increase looms for B&O rail riders to June 28
Baltimore Washington line riders face a 10 percent fare hike effective June 28 with fares rounded to the nearest dollar or quarter, reflecting higher diesel costs and rising subsidies. State agencies note ridership growth but widening revenue gaps drive the change, with subsidies to B&O rising from 1.66 million to 2.15 million in the past year.
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Trolley Car Museum Opens Summer at Orbisonia
The Trolley Car Museum at Orbisonia Pennsylvania begins its first year of summer operations over the Shade Gap Electric Highway during Decoration Day weekend. The Rockhill Furnace site houses street and interurban cars from railways once serving many cities. Summer trips feature motormen in period uniforms and staff in authentic roles. New members join to help preserve railway history and a library is maintained in Allentown. Steam trains run weekends after early June and daily in July and August, with details via Box 160 Allentown PA 18105.
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Court limits alcohol test use in drunk driving cases
Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled blood alcohol tests cannot be used as evidence in drunk driving prosecutions unless the charged person consents. The decision extends a January ruling protecting a two year old homicide by motor vehicle while intoxicated law to traditional auto manslaughter cases.
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