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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1996
Page
4
City officials weigh a Detrick proposal for a conference center along Carroll Creek. Mayor Grimes backs the plan as a boost for tourism. Alderman Nash sees market potential, while critics fear traffic and road impacts. Officials call for closer cooperation and detailed evaluation.
Charter summer details a bid for two dump trucks by Mayor Jim Grimes' company, his subsequent withdrawal, and the city ethics commission clearing him. At a workshop the mayor pledged future nonparticipation in city contracts, while Rollins proposed amendments barring officials from contracts and mandating ethics review of bids, with AG blessing.
City officials pursue a downtown property purchase to relocate the Brunswick police. Lt. Anderson cites past administration lapses and stresses delegation. New computer operator and archive room boost efficiency as two new officers are nearly hired, with salary talks and a full staff on the horizon.
A backup generator kept radios running at the Maryland State Police barrack but lights, computers and typewriters were out. Some stores sent workers on extended breaks while the area cooled. An unrelated East Second Street power fault sparked a minor roof fire.
Maj. Ray Raffensberger cites a central two story facility with three wings housing city police, county sheriff and state police. Plan seeks high visibility near a major artery within Frederick limits to share equipment and streamline investigations. Completion anticipated for 1997 ahead of design in 1998 and construction in 1999.
Vice President candidate attacks ambivalent and confusing policy signals, while tearing into the Dole Kemp plan proposing a 15 percent reduction. The exchange highlights sharp partisan rhetoric and policy contrasts during the campaign.
Townsend companies cite Maryland education as key to pro business policy. Glendening pushes tech in classrooms, discipline reforms, high school standards, and a statewide character curriculum. Gore touted as debate winner in AP polls while Dele lags Clinton. third debate set in San Diego.
Washington reports the United States officially uses the metric system since 1893 yet Americans cling to feet and pounds. Trade adopts metric quickly, with 1- and 2-liter bottles and metric car specs commonplace, while cultural areas like temperatures and consumer cues lag. Economically, metric gains occur gradually through labels, products, and international competition, but everyday habits resist change.
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