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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1994
Page
1
Washington AP reports March jobs rose to a six year high with non farm payrolls up 456000 as weather improved boosting construction. The unemployment rate held at 6.5 percent. Economist Michael Niemira calls the data strong evidence of solid growth.
Frederick County's unemployment rose to 6.1 percent in February with 5,820 jobless out of a 95,008 labor force as severe weather affected businesses. State and national rates, neighboring counties, and separate Commerce reports on income, spending, and construction activity are noted.
Marianne Martins bill, advanced by Judicial Proceedings Committee, would extend protection to unpaid caregivers and family members, add sexual abuse to punishable acts, and expand neglect definitions. The measure shifts focus from physical harm to potential future harm, awaiting full Senate action before April adjournment.
The Judicial Proceedings Committee rejected a measure requiring helmets for children 16 and younger by a 6 to 4 vote. Delegate Ethel Ann Murray had argued helmets would cut head injuries, citing a CDC study showing high child injury rates and potential daily deaths prevented, but Chairman Walter Baker urged defeat citing parental responsibility and personal freedom.
ANNAPOLIS Maryland legislators acted on animal abuse after a wave of horse mutilations in Frederick and across several counties. Delegate George Owings sponsored stricter penalties beyond 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine, citing the heinous nature of the crimes. State Police investigated attacks spanning Frederick Carroll Montgomery Howard Prince George's Dorchester Worcester counties and parts of Pennsylvania Virginia.
A two year old boy, Alfred Casper Hopkins, fell from a window at 41 John Hanson Apartments while playing with two brothers. He was reported in serious condition at Children’s Hospital in Washington after a Maryland State Police helicopter airlift. The accident occurred around 3 15 p m Friday.
Esther R Saylor 100 of 9034 Bethel Road Frederick died Friday April 1 at her daughter's home. Born Sept 6 1893 in Johnsville she was daughter of Willie and Emma V Martz. She worked as a seamstress for N R Garment Co Walkersville and as a caretaker at F M Bank Walkersville. She was a member of It Continued on Page A-5.
Colonial Jewelers in Frederick will spend much of Sunday resetting 200 quartz watches to daylight saving time. Manager Charles Lawson notes the process may take most of a day and helps customers who forget to adjust, especially older digital models. The change, enacted in 1918, covers most of the United States.
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