Frederick Aldermen delay IACP chief search amid vote split
Frederick Board of Aldermen sealed a deal ending Maj. Richard J. Ashton's 15 year police chief career but split 3-2 on using IACP to search for a new chief. Mayor Gordon backed IACP, Aldermen Kreissig and Beker opposed immediate adoption, Grimes supported, Lee swing vote against haste, with concerns about IACP track record and need for more information. The plan would have IACP screen candidates and present six finalists before the mayor, with aldermen consent.
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Maj
Richard J. Ashton
International Association of Chiefs of Police
IACP
Jon Kreissig
Frances Beker
James Grimes
Sally Murphy
Paul Gordon
William 0. Lee Jr
Mr. Lee
Fran
Jon
Mr. Kreissig
JACP
Grimes
Gordon
Kreissig
GOP senators back Thomas amid abortion inquiry
Senate Judiciary Republicans say Clarence Thomas performs well as Democrats press for his views on abortion and natural law. Senator Hatch defends Thomas amid questions about cooperation, while Heflin notes Thomas might have won confirmation if a full vote occurred. Bush calls his performance "beautiful." Critics warn about credibility and potential impact on abortion rights.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Bob Bork
Senate
Robert H. Bork
Judiciary Committee
Thomas
Judge Bork
David H. Souter
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Rl.c
Howell Heflin
Alabama
Herb Kohl
D-Wis
Joseph Biden
D-Dei
Hatch
Bush
Judge Thomas
Faye Wattleton
Planned Parenthood
Souter
Weather and health notes fragment
Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers or a thunderstorm. Lows in the mid to lower 50s. Saturday may see morning showers, then sunshine and warmer in the afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Western Maryland weather map and parlor features noted. Also mentions a billion dollar market for unproven arthritis cures and Arthritis Foundation warns against them.
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Maryland
Parking plan for downtown residents approved
The Frederick Board of Aldermen approved a new downtown parking program for Historic District residents with two permits per household costing 50 and 100 dollars annually. The plan ends free two hour meter parking for residential streets and keeps the skateboard park open.
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Frederick
Steve Johnson
Ed Johnson Prepares Carroll Manor Fire Tent for Great Frederick Fair
Ed Johnson sweeps and prepares the Carroll Manor Fire Company food tent at the Great Frederick Fair site. The fairgrounds open entries Saturday with judging on Sunday and Monday, and the fair formally opens Tuesday.
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Ed Johnson
Carroll Manor Fire Company
Frederick count APF ordinance may pass with support
Frederick County Commissioners likely to approve an adequate public facilities ordinance in some form. Local mayors and town officials voiced broad support and urged neighboring jurisdictions to prepare similar measures to ensure facilities before development. Frederick City’s stance remains a possible complicating factor.
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Frederick County
Ronald Sundergill
Maryland Municipal League
County Planning Commission
Sundergill
Frederick City
Middletown
David Lake
Board of Education weighs ethics policy on teacher-spouse votes
Frederick County Board of Education plans an executive session to consider amendments to the ethics policy addressing conflicts when members have spouses who are teachers. Proposals include prohibiting such members from voting on teacher contracts, or allowing those votes, with state Ethics Commission approval likely required.
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Frederick County
Blom
Ted Salisbury
State
Ethics Commission
Anthony Gough
Earl Robbins
Sam Koski
Gough
IBM
Robbins
Eustalco
Almanack 195th edition on sale this week in Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack, in publication for 195 years, goes on sale this week with a 65 percent weather forecast accuracy. Publisher Gerald Spessard notes 140,000 to 150,000 readers rely on it for crop timing, gardening, weddings, and event planning including social events and racing schedules. The almanac covers best planting times, weeding, harvesting, fishing, and general seasonal guidance based on astronomical configurations.
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Hagerstown Town
Almanac
Spessard
United Way kicks off 1991 drive with 1.375 million goal
The United Way of Frederick County launched its 1991 fund drive at a Holiday Inn breakfast, setting a 1.375 million target, 75 thousand more than last year. About 20 volunteers and officials attended as Dr. Michael Cohen urged extra effort to close the gap amid a weak economy.
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United Way
Frederick County
Fsk Holiday Inn
Michael Cohen
Frederick County National Bank
Morgan Keller
JC Penney Co
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Shockley Honda
The
Bon Ton
John George
Dr. George
Ruth Kinsey
Tim Marrone
Dr. Cohen
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Christina Barnes
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