Baltimore hires three outside law firms for 525000
Baltimore officials approve 525000 in outside legal work including 100000 to Neal Janey and a second attorney. The expenditures cover water rights on the Susquehanna River and police overtime disputes. City officials defend the need for specialized counsel to avoid costly losses.
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Neal Janey
City Law Department
Susquehana
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Othe Thompson
Kurt Schmoke
Janey
Jeral Milton
Susquehanna
John Maddox
Arter & Hadden
Florence Prioleau
Holland & Knight
Washington
Senate back national tests plan for reading and math
The Senate approved President Clinton's plan for national reading and math tests after agreeing to an independent board for the program. The measure faced House delays and strong opposition from liberals and conservatives over funding and local control. Tests would start in March 1999, targeting fourth grade reading and eighth grade math including algebra and geometry.
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Senate
Clinton
House
Education Department
Department of Education
White House
Mike McCurry
McCurry
Mount graduate to receive McElroy Award
Daniel S. Haynes of Frederick, an alumnus of Mount St. Marys College and vice president at Ferris Baker Watts, will receive the 1997 Father John McElroy Award from Friends of Catholic Education Inc. A reception is planned for 5 30 p m Tuesday Sept 23 at Ceresville Mansion. Tickets are 25. RSVP to Amy Catherine McEwan at 301 846 7804.
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Daniel S. Haynes
Frederick
Mount St. Mary’s College
Haynes
Ferris Baker Watts Inc
St. John’s
Prospect Hall High School
SJPH
Ceresville Mansion
McElroy
Frederick County
Bernard L. Grove
James McSherry
Dewey Jordan
Edward Echle
Linwood T. Offutt Sr
John McElroy
S.J
St. John the Evangelist
Father McElroy
St. John's
St. John’s Church
Boston College
RSVP
Amy Catherine McEwan
Friends of Catholic Education
DuPont gives 3 million easement to save Kent farm
DuPont subsidiary Sporting Goods Properties donates a 3300 acre conservation easement on Chesapeake Farms in Kent County valued at 3 million to The Conservation Fund and the American Farmland Trust. The deal locks in farming, wildlife habitat, and limited development, with up to five new homes possible on the large property.
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DuPont
Kent County
Chesapeake Farms
Maryland
Sporting Goods Properties Inc
National Press Club
Washington
John Krol
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American Farmland Trust
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Delmarva
Ralph Grossi
Parris Glendening
Hood College to host author Larry Watson talk on Montana 1948
Hood College's Marx Center hosts author Larry Watson on Wednesday Sept 17 for a free community discussion of his award winning novel Montana 1948. Watson, UW Stevens Point professor and author of Justice and Leaving Dakota, will speak as part of Hood Honors Program and humanities Center events.
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Hood
Dr. Watson
Confederate medicine examined at Civil War museum exhibit
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine hosts Glenn and Gloria Baugher in a Saturday program at 48 E. Patrick St from noon to 4 p.m. They portray a Confederate hospital steward and a civilian caregiver, showing dispensary setups and medical treatments amid Antietam anniversary events.
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National Museum of Civil War
Glenn
Gloria Baugher
Baughers
E. Patrick St
Antietam
Montevue auxiliary opens new club year with 24 members
The Montevue Home Auxiliary held its first meeting of the new club year on September 4 at Montevue. Sheila Charles opened with a prayer, Harriett Allen led the meeting with 24 members present, and Shirley Neufeld reported 52 paid-up members.
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Montevue
Sheila Charles
Harriett Allen
Shirley Neufeld
Beverly Cramer
Dottie Jacobs
Sunshine
Ella McConnell
Libby Staley
Frederick County Historical Society Lectures Schedule
The Historical Society of Frederick County announces a fall lecture series at Winchester Halls Frederick, starting Tue Oct 14 with Norman M. Covert discussing The Memorial Park Armistice Celebration tied to the county 250th anniversary. Final talk Nov 10 by William M. Cochran on Shared Vision. all lectures are free with post-lecture receptions. information line 301-663-1188.
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Frederick
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Shared Vision
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