Neighbors Aid Hunger Drive In Montgomery County
In Gaithersburg and Rockville communities residents rally for the Montgomery County Hunger Relief drive. With a $100000 goal the effort channels one third to the Capital Area Food Bank and one third to international relief groups while MANNA receives the rest. Local schools collected cans and funds to assemble Thanksgiving baskets for distribution.
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Gaithersburg
Cermanlwn
Social Services Department
Wama Food Center
Ruchville
MANA
Montgomery County
Dick Winch
Capital Area Comunity Food Bank
Washington
Church World Service
Catholic Relief Service
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Africare
Unicef Manna
Atedy
Wisch
P.O. Box
Rockville
Montgomery Ave
Gaithers-burg High School
Marjorie Ravich
Distributive Education Club
Montgomery County Department of Social Services
Key Club
Congress ends session with pay raise and reforms
Congress closes its budget work with a capital gains tax cut and approves a one time pay raise for itself and top officials. Ethics reforms ban speaking fees for lawmakers. Rep. Jim Leach says the session shifted from despair over bickering to buoyancy as Congress united on the pay raise amid tensions with the White House.
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Congress
Jim Leach
Brown
White House
Emmitsburg sued over wastewater plant contract
A $1.3 million suit was filed in Frederick County Circuit Court against the Town of Emmitsburg by Conger Palenscar Inc of Liverpool NY, contractor for the town’s $6 million wastewater treatment plant. The suit claims Emmitsburg failed to honor the contract, alleging approved extensions and increased costs beyond the original 540 day schedule with construction starting Oct 23, 1986 and to finish by April 12, 1988.
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Emmitsburg
Conger-Palenscar, Inc
Liverpool
N.Y
Frederick County
Congel-Palenscar
Emmitsberg
Congel- Palenscar
Robert M. Preston
Preston
John Tisdale
John S. Hollenger
Edward C. Adelsberger
Thomas R. Gingell
David Copenhaver
Congel.Palenscar
Lyon & McManus
Washington, DC
Citizens push to halt farm condemnation at recycling plan hearing
Schrodel Baker for Citizens for Responsible Growth led supporters at a public hearing on the recycling plan. Commissioner Charles Smith halted a Schrodel request to stop the farm condemnation as 2336 new signatures were added to a petition total over 11000. The board voted 4-1 to limit comments to the plan, with J Anita Stup opposing. Comments resumed after recycling plan approval. Pilot programs begin in Frederick city in July.
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Commission
J. Anita Stup
Schroder
Frederick City
Privacy right upheld in quadriplegic's plea to die
Georgia Supreme Court unanimously rules that privacy rights protect 33 year old Larry McAfee, paralyzed in a motorcycle accident, allowing him to disconnect the life sustaining breathing device after four years. The decision holds privacy protections under both state and federal constitutions outweigh state interests in preserving his life.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Supreme Court
U.S
Larry McAfee
Airport's five million upgrade draws growth at Frederick airfield
Frederick officials plan a five year study on airport noise as the municipal airport expands on the east side with new hangars and land for business and emergency use. The FAA will cover most costs, with state and city sharing the rest as flight paths may shift to reduce residential impact.
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Page
Frederick
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Monocacy
Page Sant
West Summer
Wil U
FAA
Fredenck
County counts large equipment as operating costs in policy shift
County officials discuss shifting treatment of big purchases from capital to operating costs. Mr. Keller projects next year’s revenues with updates later. A $5.5 million set-aside for reserves is noted, while real estate taxes are seen rising 1.5 percent to $56.1 million and local income plus recording taxes up 12.3 percent to $4.7 million.
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Keller
Reited
Thanksgiving dinner and basket support planned by Salvation Army
Volunteers will fill and deliver baskets with Salvation Army assistance. Last year 30 baskets helped the needy and about the same number have been distributed this year. Patti Sowell of Econo Lodge leads a Thanksgiving dinner effort for 48 USDA employees in Frederick, staying at the motel through November. Mary Pendergast notes these hotel staff are in training since October. Ms. Fike says Christmas will be a larger effort with baskets again, though qualification rules apply.
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Salvation Army
Patti Sowell
Econo Lodge
USDA
Mary Pendergast
Frederick
First Snow of Season Expected in Frederick County
Frederick County eyed its first snow of the season as a Winkler storm warning remained in effect Wednesday for the East Coast. Forecaster Alan Dasisi of the National Weather Service warned of 7 to 9 inches before Thursday morning, with a gulf-origin storm moving northeast. Skies should clear by late Thursday and turkey day temperatures near the low 40s, then upper 30s for Friday shoppers. More precipitation is forecast for Sunday, form undetermined.
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Frederick County
Winkler
East Cossi
Alan Dasisi
National Weather Service
Gulf
Turkey
Dasist
Rebels Fail To Seize Annex In Hotel Complex
Rebels killed during an attack on a hotel annex, unclear intent to seize the annex, and denial of plans to kidnap the 645 chief on a peace mission. A trapped U.S. soldier said guerrillas seemed surprised and confused as they entered the annex.
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Annex
U.S
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George Dorsey
News-Post
Conger-Palenscar
Carrol Creek
Foley
Senate
Bob Dole
Kan
House
Moston
Gramm-Rudman
State Department
U.S. Information Agency
Board For International Broadcasting
China
Schrodel
Francis Scott Key
Frederick Towne Mall
Hickory Farms
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