Clinton steps up efforts to rescue free trade pact
The White House accelerates push to pass NAFTA amid losses for Democrats in New York New Jersey and Virginia. Clinton lobbies undecided Democrats in the White House and travels to Kentucky while side deals aid sugar citrus vegetables and manufacturers. Critics say moves come too late and may give away votes.
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City rejects purchase of Adventist church land
Frederick officials, after a feasibility review by a four member committee, decided not to buy the 12.3acre Adventist Church site on New Design Road selling for about 3 million dollars. The church plans a new 7acre site nearby after a recent fire, and the panel said the city would face an extra burden with no immediate use, though a future opportunity could exist.
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Broad-based panel to study year round schooling in Frederick County
The Frederick County Board of Education created a broad based committee to study year round school and its impact on education, parents, businesses, and the community. Superintendent Daniel Gadra will form the panel before a statewide hearing on November 20. The group will include business leaders, parents, farmers, educators and clergy as the district weighs the potential costs and savings tied to construction and growth.
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Mark Bilger Named Deputy State Fire Marshal in Western Maryland
Mark Bilger, 30, of Hereford, appointed deputy state fire marshal assigned to Western Maryland, increasing Frederick County deputy fire marshals to three. A long-time volunteer firefighter, Bilger led Hereford Volunteer Fire Company for five years and assists Hereford EMS Rescue. former Ballance County police dispatcher. He said the role lets him blend fire service and law enforcement duties.
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Grimes pledges team effort to improve Frederick
Mayor elect James Grimes told the Frederick Rotary Club he will pursue a team effort including newly elected officials, city staff, and residents to improve the city. He plans orientation meetings with aldermen and will ask the city attorney to review the charter. Grimes emphasized a unified Freder ick without class or race divisions as he takes office in January.
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Officials back interchange plan near Frederick Maryland
Local officials from Frederick County and the city push for $100 million I-70 I-270 interchange improvements at an upcoming meeting with state transportation leaders. The group seeks unified funding, outlines first phase links between I-70 and U S 15 340 and I-270 southbound to westbound, and notes missing movements at the I-76 I-270 junction.
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Credibility of Philips questioned in Fagan murder trial
In Frederick County Circuit Court Day 22 of the William R. Fagan Sr. murder trial focused on witness Allen Philips. Defense attorney Phillip Armstrong pressed that Philips lied to police and grand juries to avoid arrest for accessory and perjury. Philips acknowledged fabricating some statements, admitting details about an alleged vehicle, a wreck, and a $900 payment, while hoping for leniency for his own imminent jail time and mentioning a son.
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BoE scraps Urbana school bids and delays opening
Urbana school bids were scrapped by the board after $4 million overrun in the $19 million project. Danie Gadra said opening would be delayed two to four months to rebid and trim costs. Frederick and Linganore potential cross-boundary student relief remained unresolved amid discussion of new calendar and 1996 start.
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Transportation firm sues city over police interference
Bowie and Bowie Transportation of Frederick files suit in Frederick County Circuit Court against the city and Frederick Police Chief Gordon Raffensberger alleging officers harass vehicles, warn passengers the service is illegal, and issue citations for operating a taxicab service. The firm, at 5953 Bartonsville Road, fears ongoing disruption as civil action proceeds.
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Frederik News Post Football Preview At Frederick High
The Frederik News Post notes TJ Frederick High School football jug tops the agorala th week with a city game scheduled for 2pm Saturday at Frederick High School. Weather outlook calls for increasing clouds and rain chances tonight and Friday with mild highs in the 50s.
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