07 Nov 1998
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1998
Page
1
Washington AP reports House Speaker Newt Gingrich resigns after four years of leadership as Republicans face unexpected losses in midterm elections. The move triggers a scramble for a successor and heightens intra party tensions.
Rep Roscoe Bartlett endorses Judiciary Chairman Henry Hyde for Speaker amid Gingrich resignation talk. Bartlett said Hyde is deserving, noting his long tenure and role in impeachment hearings, while other Republicans weigh bids and aim to unify a party facing a tough post-election outlook.
Firefighters labored for hours on a 25 acre woods fire off Baugher Road near Cunningham Falls State Park. Units fought steep terrain, used a pond water supply, and drew in 40 Marines from Camp David plus Montgomery County recruits. Fire containment improved by afternoon, with 28 units deployed and wind and dehydration ongoing concerns.
Shoppers at the new County Market on Seventh Street assess the transition from Martins. Many say they will continue shopping there due to convenience and similar selection, while some lament the Martins closure. County Market boosts meat and seafood. hours and staffing largely unchanged. money orders and phone bill payments expected soon.
Giants owners Royal Ahold and Grant Foods completed a purchase affecting Landover Grant Foods and Giant Foods of Carlisle. Officials say no immediate changes for customers as synergy teams work to improve efficiency, with stores reorganized into County Markets after FTC-divestitures. unions opposed some sales and rallies occurred at Frederick locations.
Frederck Police Chief Ray Raffensberger is promoted from major to colonel after 37 years in law enforcement, with the aldermen and mayor approving the rank move. He notes pride in the new status and cites a strong crime reduction in 1998.
Frederick mayor Jan Games introduced a five member cabinet with combined annual salaries of 369874. James N Graham is chief government affairs officer with 68021 annual pay overseeing staff and agencies. John D Leisenring as chief financial officer earns 71422 and will manage city budget and bond issues. Lynn Beard named city attorney at 77309. Imelda Roberts as chief human resources and administrative officer also confirmed.
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