Stigler Wins Nobel Prize in Economics for Regulation Study
University of Chicago economist George Stigler wins the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for research on how government regulation affects the economy. The award carries a $157,000 stipend. Stigler, reached in Chicago, expressed delight and surprise, noting two others were expected to win.
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De Lorean faces drug charges in major cocaine sting
John Z De Lorean once a GM prodigy now faces a 24 million cocaine deal plan to save his bankrupt firm. FBI says he was arrested at an airport hotel with kilograms of cocaine as Britain closes his car plant in Northern Ireland. The probe spanned five months, ending with the arrest of two others. De Lorean warned his company could be shut by government loans.
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Northern Ireland
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Downtown growth plan includes transit hub and parklands
Plans outline a third city parking deck near South Market and Patrick streets with a renovation of the railroad property into a transportation center featuring a bus station and cab stand and potential commuter rail. A one floor department store is planned downtown as park spaces extend from Baker Park to the Monocacy with flood-conscious building design. Full completion date unknown but the first phase between Carroll Street and the new courthouse begins with some land purchases and possible bridgework next year.
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Testimony resumes in Myers contract murder trial
In Westminster Maryland AP report, testimony resumes today in the contract murder trial of Robert Lee Myers after a juror who said a witness tried to talk to him about the case was replaced. The judge rejected misconduct claims and planned no discipline for the witness, stating no intentional fault by either side.
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Teen-ager pleads guilty in co ed rape and murder
ANNAPOLIS AP A southern Maryland teen-ager Beatty 17 of Waldorf pleaded guilty to kidnapping raping and murdering a college co ed whose burned mutilated body was dumped in a swamp. He received two life sentences for murder and rape plus a 20 year term for kidnapping to run concurrently with the life terms and could be parole eligible in 12 years.
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Montgomery expands precious metals law in county
Montgomery County Council introduced a bill to broaden the precious metals and secondhand dealers law to include personal property. Officers testified the change would aid investigations into fencing operations, with dealers required to keep detailed records for 15 days and face fines up to 1000 dollars or six months in jail for violations.
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MontCo Considers Mandatory Leashes and Cat Vaccination
MontCo proposes new law to require leashes and vaccinate cats, backed by Holder. Free dog vaccination clinics are slated for Sun Oct 24 and Nov 7 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the County Office Building garage in Rockville. Rabies symptoms start with headache and anxiety, then paralysis and death.
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Alert Issued Over Broken Seals On Visine Eye Drops
Maryland health officials warn consumers to avoid products with damaged seals after FDA reports a Colorado man tampered with Visine A C drops containing hydrochloric acid. Pfizer, FDA, and Colorado officials investigate. another tainted bottle found in Grand Junction. Consumers should return suspect items and retailers may test products. call the Division of Drug Control with questions.
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Local NAACP Delegates to Maryland Conference
The Maryland State Conference NAACP will host delegates from Frederick County and Baltimore for a Friday morning Prayer Breakfast and plenary sessions. Nickens stresses unity to advance equal rights as voters are urged to participate in general elections. Contact membership chair Mable Ambush at 433 Middle St Frederick.
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Weather forecast for showers and mild conditions across regions
The National Weather Service expects showers Thursday for the lower Great Lakes and Atlantic coast states and for the northern Pacific coast. Most of the country will be clear and mild.
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Weathering Front Brings Showers Across Western Maryland
A weather note for Western Maryland forecasts increasing clouds with showers from late today into tonight. Highs reach the 60s to near 78, lows in the 50s, then clearing Thursday with cooler, breezy conditions and highs in the 50s. Maryland Mountains expect showers ending tonight, then cloudy and windy Thursday with a few flurries as temperatures fall. Winds shift from southwest today to northwest Thursday, with drying conditions improving late Thursday.
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