Hixson

As the controversy over John S. Arnick's alleged abusive conduct toward women continued to swirl in the State House yesterday, the women's legislative caucus decided not to withdraw its previous endorsement of him as a District Court judge.After a meeting yesterday morning, the group issued a statement calling those allegations a "serious matter." But most members felt that the former state delegate's long career in government should not be destroyed by a single misstep, said Del. Sheila E. Hixson, the caucus chairwoman.

LAUREL -- Representatives of racetrack owners and horsemen will be in Annapolis tomorrow to oppose cruise ship and riverboat gambling bills that have been introduced in the House of Delegates by Del. Sheila Hixson, D-Montgomery.One bill would permit gambling in Maryland waters, specifically on large cruise ships that now bypass the Baltimore harbor because gambling is not allowed.The other Hixson bill would permit riverboat gambling on any navigable Maryland stream under designated conditions.