Frederick County Commissioners OK 73 Million School Budget
The Frederick County Commissioners approved a 1991 budget boost of 73 million for the Board of Education, about 8.5 million more than the previous year, with funds reallocated from capital projects to support the school system, FCC, and county employee pay.
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Noel Farmer
Mark Hoke
Harold Keller
Keller
Frederick Community College
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GAO faults Navy's Iowa findings in explosion probe
Congressional investigators fault the Navy's conclusion that sabotage caused the USS Iowa explosion. GAO says tests show gunpowder bags rammed at high speeds could trigger a detonation, while Sandia tests found foreign material tie to maritime environment. Senator Nunn and Warner urge further testing as Navy halts firing 16 inch guns during review.
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GAO
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Hartwig
Marsh
Armed Services Committee
Sen
Sam Nuon
D-Ga
Nunn
Iowa
Sandia National Laboratory
Sandia
John Warner
R-Va
Sandia Laboratory
County approves homeless aid grant amid shelter clash
County commissioners approve a 94000 federal grant for homeless services but spar over allowing drug users or suspects and families into shelters. Tense exchange pits Commissioner Mark Hoke against social services director Steve Mood over policy and shelter access.
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Frederick County
Mark Hoke
Steve Mood
Quist seeks Frederick County Democratic Central Committee
Norman Quist 36 of East Church Street Frederick filed his candidacy for the Frederick County Democratic Central Committee. He aims to boost participation through voter registration and stronger precincts while emphasizing education and party unity. He is divorced with no children.
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Democratic Central Committee
Quist
East Church Street
Central Committee
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast With Scattered Showers
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 70 percent chance of showers and 50s lows. Saturday brings showers and thunderstorms with about 80 percent rain chance and highs near 70. Memorial Day weekend includes sun and storms, mid 70s to mid 80s, easing to mid-50s overnight. Entertainment pages tease a children's theater feature and a Frederick student’s autograph collection.
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Grim Reaper warnings at Catoctin High School assembly
At Catoctin High School in Thurmont 120 students watched a Grim Reaper display to highlight dangers of drinking and driving. SHOP volunteers advised teens with personal stories and facts about alcohol related deaths, aiming to deter prom night risk and teen crashes.
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Thurmont
Grim Reaper
Catoctin High School
Melanie Small
Holly di Galarmo
Tiffany Fraley
Rusty Garber
Chris Brown
Rusty
Earl Miller
Frederick cab fare hike debated by city officials
Cab drivers and owners seek a 30 percent fare increase pending approval by Frederick's Transportation Committee and the City Board of Aldermen. The plan promises faster service and a designated downtown taxi area, with inspections and permits overseen by police. The last rate rise occurred in February 1984, and the proposal must clear multiple approvals.
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Frederick
Transportation Committee
Board of Aldermen
Lee
FCTA Appeals Letter From Dr. Farmer Over Conduct
The Frederick County Teachers Association filed May 23 with the Maryland state board of education an appeal over a letter by Dr Noel Farmer to teachers. FCTA says the letter violated collective bargaining rules by direct contact. Farmer says he did not break any laws as the letter explained the board of education final offer amid contract impasse.
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Maryland
Noel Farmer
State Board of Education
Larry Hauver
FCTA
Dr. Farmer
Farmer
Board of Educaton
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