Thomas denounces hearings in high tech lynching blast
Clarence Thomas defended his Supreme Court nomination during a dramatic Senate Judiciary Committee session. He accused Anita Hill of spreading "sleaze dirt" and called the hearings a circus and a national disgrace. Hill testified about alleged unwanted advances including lurid sexual details as confirmation hearings continued into the weekend.
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Thomas
Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
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Department of Education
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Ms. Hill
U.S. Capitol
Counties face large state aid cuts in Maryland plan
The General Assembly approved a deficit reduction package cutting 88 million in state aid to counties and shifting 180 million in education funding losses to county budgets. The bill passed the House 79-34 and the Senate 28-19, with counties allowed to adjust education spending locally without school board consent through June 30. Frederick County faces 5.9 million in cuts this year, seen as a 20 cent rise in local property taxes, with about 3 million slated for the school system. Governor Schaefer is expected to sign, though further deficits and potential new taxes loom.
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Senate
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D-Frederick Washington
Schaefer
R. Clayton Mitchell Jr
Kent
Frederick County
Thomas A. Cet
D- Conte Eel
Hattery
Tion
Free State refuses to pay fines in Maryland recycling dispute
Free State Recycling Systems Inc. and its officials told Frederick County Commissioners they will not pay $6 500 in fines and are ready for a court fight. An Oct 10 letter from attorney Ralph Gordon says Free State will vigorously oppose the fines and seeks an unbiased tribunal. County officials say papers for a District Court trial may be filed. The fines stem from a Sept 26 action at a Point of Rocks site where a temporary trailer was built in a floodplain without a permit and a permit was sought from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Frederick County
Free State
Ralph Gordon
Michael Thompson
John Mathias
Point of Rocks
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
Maryland
Thompson
County Board of Zoning Appeals
Insurance pays most of Gov. Thomas Johnson High School repairs
School officials report the boards insurance covered all but 3200 of a 1.5 million bill for fire damage at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. Total costs reached 1.5 million with 750000 reconstruction, 700000 cleanup, and 33000 equipment.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick County to prosecute drivers who ignore school bus stop laws
Frederick County officials plan to crack down on motorists who fail to stop for loading and unloading school buses. Transportation director Das Garrett said three incidents were reported in the first month. Violations may lead to court action with fines up to 500 and license penalties.
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Garrett
Aly
Tee Senate
Ied
Fall painting on East Fourth Street by Johnny Moss
Johnny Moss braves fading daylight and cold as he paints a house atop East Fourth Street. Daylight briefly warms the scene before darkness and wind chill settle in, challenging this high aerial work.
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East Fourth Street
Frederick Faces 5.9 Million Dollar Budget Shortfall
Frederick County faces a 5.9 million dollar cut in state aid, risking layoffs and delaying capital projects as officials warned the shortfall could grow with ongoing state fiscal woes. The General Assembly allowed counties to cut school budgets directly but barred teacher firings or contract violations, while the county board of education consumes 56 percent of the budget. Departments have already been ordered to trim 10 percent, freeze purchasing, and ban out-of-state travel.
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Frederick County
Mark Sneadner
General Assembly
Boards of Education
Frederick County Commissioners Absent From State Budget Hearing
Frederick was among the few counties without representation at a General Assembly hearing on proposed state budget cuts. Delegates and local leaders criticized the absence as lawmakers weighed 5.9 million in Frederick aid reductions, including 3.6 million to county government. President Sundergill was on vacation. Yingling cited missing Bowerman due to a Brunswick High reunion.
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D-Frederick Washington
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Baltimore
del. J. Amita Stup
Frederick Washington
Bet
Ronald L. Sundergill
Sue Ann Yingling
Gail Bowerman
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