04 Oct 1994
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1994
Page
1
Washington AP report says Secretary Mike Espy will not slow the Espy inquiry by resigning and plans to face the investigation into gifts from firms doing business with his agency. Espy, age 40, says the probe distracts him from work and he must defend his name. he was the first Black and youngest agriculture secretary. Continued on Page A-4.
A Washington DC teenager pleaded guilty to second degree murder after a fatal shooting during a dispute. Johnson aka Antonio Payton and Butch will serve 15 years, followed by five years probation, with additional court-ordered terms for violence. The case began Oct. 2 near the Taney complex on North Bentz Street.
Haitian coup chief Michel Francois has fled Haiti, seen at Mal Paso frontier at 8 am with Evans Francois, a businessman and former Haitian consul to the Dominican Republic. A U.S. Embassy source confirmed the crossing while noting Cedras and Bramby did not join him. Francois, once police chief, built wealth from customs ports and telecom divisions. lieutenants ran contraband networks amid sanctions. Aristide supporters urged stronger U.S. action to advance democracy amid raids on militia centers.
Hammond will join the Mt Airy City Council for four years after a 3-1 vote. Heather Price Smith won the other seat. Hammond said he was overwhelmed and noted his work on the annexation of Bette.
Inside The News reports a sorrowful incident at Rathive as residents react to a sudden event. Local authorities investigate and gather details while community members express concern and set up a provisional support network.
The Public Service Commission seeks revocation of Braddock Water’s franchise, a drastic move after 16 years. About 300 Braddock Heights customers may receive continued water service as agencies may step in if required. The ruling could be delayed by appeal, with county water officials indicating prior rescues of the firm if needed.
Ken Enfield, riding as Knight of Excalibur, won the Maryland Jousting Championship after scoring on all nine rings. The event drew praise from Sandy Ines of the Nations Jousting Association, noting only a few riders reach such a feat and that states and nationals are the top tournaments.
Five men were arrested and charged with the bludgeoning murder of 18 year old Mark Jenkins in Germantown over a gambling robbery. Montgomery County Police say the suspects, including two Gaithersburg residents, were taken into custody after an investigation that followed a September 28 surveillance operation.
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