Climactic vote on Thomas faces sex allegations
The Senate moved toward a climactic confirmation vote on Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas as a Republican ally suggested a possible delay to review sexual harassment allegations. Senator Arlen Specter weighed delaying the vote to seek a hearing, while Anita Hill testified that the committee's handling of her charges was not fully serious. The White House said Thomas is expected to be confirmed.
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Frederick residents to weigh in on new police chief
Frederick officials invite residents to a 7:30 p.m. workshop at city hall to discuss desired qualities for a new police chief. Mayor Gordon outlines criteria while aldermen prepare to work with IACP on a national search resulting in six finalists.
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Frederick
Montgomery County
Alexandria
Man led police chase amid personal woes and dies
Investigators say Glen Burnie man Michael Brenden Rhodes Jr. sparked a 100 mph chase across five counties while firing at officers before dying by his own hand at a Frederick hospital. Autopsy cited self-inflicted death. tests for drugs or alcohol pending. Rhodes, 26, previously worked as a truck driver for Scalea's Airport Service in Hanover. The incident began after Anne Arundel County officers questioned him about vandalism to trucks.
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Baltimore
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Peretti
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Maryland State Police
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Airport Service of Baltimore Inc
Hanover
Tfc
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Sealea's
Michael Rhodes Sr
Tom Long
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Long
R Adams Cowley
Anne Arundel County
Legislators study ways to avoid tax hikes in Maryland
Frederick County officials hear lawmakers urge considering all options to cover a $445.9 million shortfall while preserving state trooper jobs. Talks include cutting mandates in schools and transportation and possible sales tax increases with sunset clauses to limit lasting impact.
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Banks warn Frederick County anti business stance over ESSROC zoning
Banking leaders say the ESSROC zoning decision signals anti business sentiment from Frederick County Commissioners. Letters from First National Bank of Maryland and Farmers and Mechanics National Bank express concern that arbitrary downzoning could hurt loan collateral values and investor confidence. The Adamstown Regional Plan rezoned 177 acres from mineral mining to agricultural, despite opposition for light industrial use.
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Essroc Manufacturing Inc
Jack Castle
First National Bank of Maryland
Sioners
Adamstown
Essroc
New Design Road
Sue Ann Yingling
Bruce Reeder
Ronald Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Memphis B-17 Memphis Belle visits Frederick Airport
Fans gathered at Frederick Municipal Airport to view the Memphis Belle, a World War II era B-17 bomber restored by David Tallichet Jr. The plane, famed for its in-movie battles, drew crowds including local veterans and airport workers. ACPA's Drew Steketee organized a group photo and noted the bomber’s dramatic four engine presence.
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Mark Hewis
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Frederick
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Frederick Municipal Airport
Weather and 4H Week Highlighted Across the Nation
A primarily clear and cold night gives way to a sunny mild day with highs in the lower 70s. The Western Maryland weather map appears on page A-2 alongside an Oct 12 feature honoring 4H members and alumni nationwide.
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