Bush lets flag burning ban become law without signature
President Bush said he will allow the flag burning ban to become law without his signature while urging a constitutional amendment to protect the flag. He called the vote an overwhelming expression but said it is not the ultimate answer, noting the need for lasting protection. The House passed the bill 317 to 43 with 154 Republicans and 217 Democrats in support. The measure carries up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine for desecration.
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Washington
Bush
White House
Congress
Supreme Court
Michael Dukakis
Mr. Bush
Dukakis
Massachusetts
House
Historic Trust criticizes city bank expansion plans
Maryland Historical Trust objects to Frederick County National Bank's push to expand the square corner building at 911 N. Market St to seven or more floors and demolish the current structure. The HDC postponed vote and will seek joint meeting with the city planning commission and BDC. MHT urged caution in its letter from Rodney Little.
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Frederick County National Bank
City Historic District Commission
HDC
Maryland Historic Trust
MHT
N. Market St
Irene Kirilloff
Commission
MHT Historic Preservation
Rodney Little
City Planning Commission
BDC
Michael Proffitt
Bank
Lewistown farmer offers 120 acre land for landfill
Frederick County officials discuss adding Bethel Road farmer Fred Keister's 120 acre Crestview property to landfill site considerations. Keister, who has farmed 25 years, says neighbors trash his land with 45 homes nearby and cites zoning action over an airplane landing strip. He was fined $100 in April for lacking a required special exception.
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Lewistown
Frederick County
Fred Keister
Bethel Road
Keister
Crestview
Friday the 13th computer virus warning spreads
The piece reports a feared Friday the 13th computer virus, with warnings from NIST and IBM. Fort Detrick and Marriott operations in Frederick share cautious responses while diskette sales rise as businesses back up data. IBM DOS PCs are cited as most at risk if activated.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST
IBM
Frederick Computer Products
Linda Miller
Fort Detrick
National Cancer Institute
Usamriid
Eileen Mitchell
Fortick, Detrick
Marriott Corp
Frederick
Hawaii
Japan
Marriott
Ron Herberg
Use of Alcohol Ordinance Proposed for County Parks
Frederick County Commissioners proposed an alcohol ordinance to allow drinking in county parks by permit only. The plan aims to curb disruptive activity and bar consumption in parking lots or vehicles. A public hearing was set by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Ster voting against.
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Frederick County
Parks and Recreation Commission
Ster
Frederick County OKs water resources survey study approved
Frederick County Commissioners unanimously approved a water resources survey for the fast growing southeastern area. Gary Hill projects 75 000 to 100 000 dollars cost with initial findings in six months and final report in a year. The study covers Brunswick to Mount Airy including New Market Lake Lingapore Monrovia Holly Hills Urbana and Walkersville.
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Frederick County
Gary Hill
Hill
Brunswick
Frederick City
Walkersville
Mount Airy
New Market
Lake Lingapore
Monrovia
Holly Hills
Bartonsville
Urbana
Lake Singanore
Luganore Creek
Monocacy River
New State Water Appropriations
Judge Upholds Decision on Sugarloaf Day Camp
Judge Clater W. Smith upheld the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals conditional approval for Sugarloaf Mountain Day Camp after a two hour hearing. He dismissed the residents’ protest, saying the board made all necessary determinations of fact and the appeal fails.
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Sugarloaf Mountain
Frederick County
Weather Update for Western Maryland Tonight and Saturday
Clear and cool tonight with lows in the low sixties. Winds near calm. Saturday will be sunny and warm with highs around the mid seventies. The Western Maryland weather map page provides regional conditions and forecast details.
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