Informant Paid Big Money in War on Drugs Case
A high earning government informant received $780,018.39 for DEA work two years ago, part of roughly $41 million paid by the Justice Department for information in a year. The article profiles "Bill," an international smuggler turned informant, who allegedly ran covert cocaine shipments while protected by the government.
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Moonlighting Drug Pilot Bill Faces Trial After Decades of Alleged Smuggling
A federal indictment centers on Bill, a Dallas area trafficker linked to a covert Customs-DPS task force. He allegedly ran a private drug operation on New Year's Eve 1988, flying cocaine from Colombia to Texas with a Coast Guard chase ending in capture. Despite claims of authorized missions, prosecutors cite his long-running, lucrative network and a pattern of evasion, while authorities debate whether his assets and influence shielded him from jail.
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Frederick County Eyes Charitable Gambling Plan
Frederick County considers legalizing charitable gambling with county permits, aiming to limit payouts. Proposals include tip jars punch boards and small games to fund non profit clubs and volunteer fire companies, with 70 percent to the charitable groups and the rest to operators.
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Maryland lawmaker Mitchell pushes bold downsizing plan
House Speaker R Clayton Mitchell Jr leads a dramatic push to reshape Maryland state government with merged departments cuts and new insurance pools while proposing turning BWI into cash and scaling back prison building amid clashes with Governor Schaefer and lawmakers.
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Nominations set in Frederick county races and honors
Gov Herbert R O Conor and Theodore R McKeldin won party nominations for the November 3 general election with wide margins over rivals. Eagle Scout awards will be presented to Bernard M Davis Jr George B Delaplaine Jr and James R Maples marking a first in Frederick County and perhaps small city scouting history. Fourteen residents backed a plan to annex 42 291 acres near the Frederick Towne Mall in a 3 to 2 vote. Majorettes from 11 area corps held a field day at Frederick Shopping Center with awards for twirling marching showmanship and grace. Joseph D Taylor was named interim director for Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley Inc succeeding Robert J DiDomenico. The Shangri La Detachment of the US Marine Corps League heard Col Henry C Campbell outline a Marine Corps JROTC program for local schools.
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Bartlett Aide Defends Against Liberal Family Leave Charge
The speaker rebuts Shauna Lawrence on Dr. Roscoe Bartletts stance and argues a federal liberal family leave bill is unnecessary, costly, and burdens employers. She says government regulation raises taxes, hurting working mothers, and that job creation should guide policy rather than broad protections.
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Bartlett for Congress in Maryland Race
The letter extols Roscoe Bartlett as a candidate who knows family needs and values. It praises his integrity, intelligence, and multiple careers as teacher scientist inventor and administrator. The writer urges voting for Bartlett to replace Beverly Byron and oppose radical liberal agendas.
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New Market weighs town water plan amid costs and annexed parcels
Residents question funding for a municipal water system proposed for Royal Oaks subdivision after annexation. The county offers to build and operate, estimating 6481 per capita constructor cost and 45 470 annual operating expense, but local leaders doubt the figures and seek source of funds before proceeding.
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Dougherty Blasts Voters Frustration With Politics in Maryland
Wayne S Dougherty, a Libertarian candidate for Congress in Maryland’s Sixth District, argues voters are disgusted with politics and federal government. He claims media focus on campaigns, finances, and party lines ignores policy goals and proposals that inform citizens. He ties his candidacy to halting federal growth and cites Hurricane Andrew’s devastation in Dade County as context for government critique.
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Bartlett promises 60000 return to district voters
A candidate Roser Bartlett pledges to return a portion of his Congressional salary to constituents. The proposed amount equals about 0 percent of his potential earnings, a move aimed at showing dedication to the district rather than personal gain.
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