Fire that destroyed warehouse ruled arson
A storage building next to the Frederick Fair grounds was destroyed Monday afternoon, ruled arson by investigators. No insured value was listed as the city owned the building. A witness saw two youths flee the scene. Firefighters contained the blaze in about 40 minutes after water was directed from a deck gun.
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Gay activist Koontz enters 1996 6th District race
Frederick Democrat David P. Koontz 31, first openly gay candidate for federal office in Western Maryland, challenged incumbent Roscoe Bartlett. He criticized Bartlett for supporting the Contract with America and the Christian Coalition, pledging to back arts, education, civil rights, and religious freedom if elected. Bartlett did not return a call and had not filed for re election.
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Federal court to rule on sexually offensive T shirts
Emmitsburg shopkeeper Donald Morris faces a federal court decision over his sale of sexually suggestive Big Johnson T shirts on the National Emergency Training Center campus. FEMA officials call the shirts offensive and harmful, demanding removal. a June 23 hearing follows a February cease and desist letter from Carrye Brown.
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County surplus cars to be sold at auction in Pennsylvania
Frederick County commissioners will move all surplus vehicles to a Pennsylvania auction in Greencastle to maximize proceeds. Purchasing chief Lee Koontz reported test sales yielded roughly double local auction prices, with per vehicle costs of 0 to pick up and 35 to auction, while saving storage insurance. The plan also opens bids to Maryland residents.
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Building Demolition Ends Oklahoma City Tragedy
The nine story federal building in Oklahoma City collapsed in a controlled demolition watched by about 2000 victims’ families and survivors. Officials had evacuated the area after the 1970s bombing, and the eruption of dynamite short-circuited the memorial, ending a day of remembrance for 167 victims.
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McBride given life term for murder of drug dealer
Christopher Andre McBride was sentenced to life in prison by Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Herbert L. Rollins after the defense fought for parole eligibility. McBride, 25, received no parole denial and is eligible for parole in 17 years for the November 17 1993 murder of Carl Mantack on Frederick citys South Street. Mantack was stabbed 42 times and throat slit during a running chase, with McBride claiming self defense. Deputy State's Attorney Julie Stevenson said the killing was deliberate.
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Frederick City
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Mr Mantack
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Woman Dies After Head-On Crash on Md 26 Bridge
Frederick woman Belinda Jean Smith, 27, died from injuries after a head-on collision on the Monocacy River bridge on Md 26 Monday evening. A truck driver swerved to avoid a bicyclist, crossed the center line, and struck her Jeep Cherokee. Smith was extricated after about 30 minutes and flown to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where she died around 1 am Wednesday. The other driver, Anthony W Weddle, 20, of Sharpsburg, was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and released. Traffic was rerouted at Trading Lane for over an hour after the 6 pm crash.
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Senate tax cut clash tests GOP budget plan
Senate Republicans face a pivotal clash over including tax cuts in the budget plan to balance deficits by 2002. Sen Phil Gramm seeks to trim levies, while Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole plans a separate proposal. President Clinton hints at a counter budget after GOP approval, signaling potential compromise and further debate.
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