Special prosecutor may be appointed in rag loan case
Attorney General William Barr moves toward an independent prosecutor to probe the Iraq loan program. Retired Judge Frederick Lacey says he told Barr on Oct. 26 of enough grounds to launch a preliminary inquiry and complete it by Dec. 8. He notes no conclusion yet and denies finding criminal wrongdoing by officials. Continued on Page A-2.
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Residents oppose parking limits near City Limits nightclub
South Jefferson Street residents at a Thursday city hall meeting opposed proposed parking restrictions on side streets near the City Limits nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights. They cited noise litter and public urination by patrons. Police note 15 arrests in recent months as locals report danger from bumper to bumper parking and fast exits from the lot.
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Tasker's Chance tavern faces crackdown over drug and crime claims
Frederick County Liquor Commission heard eight hours of testimony alleging Tasker's Chance at 22 West 7th Street has become a hub for crack cocaine sales and related violence. Neighbors described earlier peace as the license was suspended for selling to minors and prosecutors urged revocation.
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Weather Update and Local Notes from The NewSpaper
Cloudy start in Maryland with afternoon sun and highs in the 50s. Clearing and cooler tonight with lows near 30. Saturday brings partly sunny cool conditions with highs around 45. Page references note a Maryland weather map on A-2 and a feature on Bass guitarist Scott Ambash with Spyro Gyra.
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State aid expected for school construction in Frederick County
Frederick County officials pursue 39 school projects as a potential $9.9 million state contribution frames Urbana High School, the costliest at over $20 million, with local costs capped around $11.5 million. Gov Schaefer’s hints of pulling back spark debate among county leaders and the possibility of year round schooling if funds dry up. Board member Koski remarks on project scope amid concerns from Commissioner Yingling.
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Rain and high winds hit Frederick area Friday
A cold front brought rain and gusts up to 70 mph, causing power outages for 300 to 400 Potomac Edison customers and tree damage across Frederick area. Crews worked through the night with 60 to 100 customers still without power Friday morning. Local roads and parks faced fallen trees and blocked lanes amid continued gusty winds.
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Frosh Roscoe Bartlett visits new House workplace during first excursion
Rep elect Roscoe Bartlett toured the U S House of Representatives chamber on his first trip as a new member while a guide lectured about Congress to a group of elementary students. The Frederick Republican met leaders and began planning a string of meetings with GOP leaders ahead of his sworn-in term.
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TJ Middle School Students Miss Connections with Legislator
About 160 Gov Thomas Johnson Middle School students traveled by five school buses to Washington DC to interview Roscoe Barnlett. They waited about two hours in a Senate caucus room of the Russell Senate Office Building but could not locate the newly elected congressman.
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