28 Oct 2000
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2000
Page
1
Steve Crawford led in total campaign cash with 21 487 by Oct 20 for primary and general, including a 1 000 self loan. He spent 14 969, most from Frederick County residents, with expenses and fundraises outlined. Norine Haas reported 11 229, second highest, surprising her despite minimal solicitations.
Black activists gathered at the county courthouse and a rally hall to denounce what they call police containment of allegations against Frederick Chenayaera and to connect the issue to long standing oppression. Leaders from Uhuru Movement and Green Party spoke of broader political struggle and potential rise in Green support, with note of jailed Uhuru leader Fred Hampton Jr. by continuation on Page A-12.
In a tight race with ten days left, Bush campaigns in Wisconsin and Missouri while Gore appeals to supporters in Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Both rivals sharpen attacks over ads as they urge energized grass-roots work to mobilize undecided voters.
Frederick County panel reviews a 25 year old nursing home kept for offices and recreation. 44 of 63 rooms have three beds causing noise and privacy issues. The two member task force rejected renovation as impractical, favoring a new structure on Rosemont Avenue.
Joanne and Dan Andrew closed the Adamstown general store after more than five years of ownership, joining a trend of shuttered mom and pop shops as small grocers drop by about 40 percent in the last decade per the Food Marketing Institute. The couple cited nostalgia and economics, with memories of local customers shaping their decision.
The Andrews offered locals a walkable option for loafs and disposable diapers, but Mrs. Andrews acknowledged they could not compete with Frederick’s larger chain stores. After a year of market pressure they put the shop up for sale while hoping to stay open, yet the plan did not materialize.
Gov. Thomas Johnson Maidie School teacher Nick Diaz faced lights and cameras on a Hi 5 quiz show set hoping to win the 25000 prize. He buzzed in as host Marc Summers posed questions but failed to reach the final, with the tale continuing on Page A-9.
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