Mollusk Fight on the Hill: Oyster growers are came to the Hill yesterday to oppose listing the Atlantic oyster as an endangered species. While they argue that there are billions of oysters in the territory stretching from New England to Louisiana, Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-Md.) stated that there should be “trillions.” We remember a similar fight over rockfish — and they’ve done well.
ESPN Ignores D.C.: With the Nats atop the N.L. East, it seems odd to ignore D.C. as a sports town — but that’s just what ESPN has done in it’s Sportsnation 50 States in 50 Days tour. The argument is that D.C. is not a state — but that doesn’t mean Mayor Williams is happy with ESPN.
Mother Questioned in Son’s Murder: Julia Barber, mother of the slain Donmiguel Nathaniel Wilson, was questioned yesterday in the death of her six-year-old son. Barber had complained to her son’s paternal grandfather of “hearing voices and speaking to the devil.” Police believe Barber has implicatd herself of the murder; she has been checked in to an emergency psychiatric program.
Briefly Noted: Commission adds several more area bases to possible closure list… Arrest made in connection to Bethesda murder… Free fans for senior citizens in Montgomery and Fairfax Counties… D.C. officially hotter than hell according to the Examiner…
