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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1990
Page
4
Maryland faced a planning crisis as inmate numbers rose to 17,100 by the mid 1990s while facilities lagged. Trailers and repurposed spaces added 2,432 beds at 24.6 million in taxpayer costs, prompting calls for better leadership and timely policy ahead of the 1990s elections.
A Canadian childhood memory from Hamilton in the 1930s shows how a prank with Blockbuster firecrackers led to a covert spree of mailbox explosions. Uncle Mac dealt out a brutal avoided mailing lesson, forcing the author to write letters of confession that were never sent, imparting a lasting rule against theft and vandalism.
The NRA accuses Sen. Biden of slipping a gun ban through Congress and likens him to Dukakis. The piece cites NRA letters, claims of hysteria, and contrasts with Biden's past views. It also covers Rep. Stark challenging Army civilian marksman programs and NRA defense ads. It notes GAO and House probes into army clubs and recruit figures.
News notes from yesterday recall Chief Judge Delapisine and Associate Judge Willard appointing Edwin Nikirk as commissioner to take testimony in law actions. Mayor Culler says new dog pound facilities near Singanore filtration plant will be ready soon. Water pipes near the Court House fountain are repaired for repainting. R Sargent Shriver speaks at the Washingtonian Motel. he has not decided to run for Maryland governor yet. The Dragoon Bicycle Club forms with Emmitsburg officers and local supporters. Frederick Community College on Opossumtown Pike nears completion as leaders foresee a functional campus for students.
Jayne Gay McFarland of Transville writes to defend the bookmobile service in Green Valley, praising driver Chris and librarian Mary Marshall. She notes prior service issues, lauds current staff for assistance and safety, and counters a March 7 letter about staffing.
Megan Boon from Middletown voices concern over a 46 day extension, saying it would shorten time for homework, sports, family, vacations, summer sleep, and activities like Brownies, choir, dance, piano, and jobs.
Jeanne Angleberger of Rocky Ridge argues fire and ambulance volunteers in Frederick County deserve self evaluation and reform. She cites growth and funding, LOSAP, training requirements, burnout, and fundraising as keys to sustaining volunteer service and suggests targeted membership and planning reforms.
Marie Sorch er of Mount Airy questions the Home Lawn and Garden price figures for average metro area house prices. She notes Hawaii homes can reach $750,000 with limited affordable options and contrasts this with the mainland where prices and building conditions vary. She cites Honolulu reports of $1 million to $2 million sales and homes over $3 million moving slowly, and jokes that affordable real estate lies only in volcanic paths.
A letter from Phillip B. Dean of Monrovia urges watching the Frederick Towne Mall handgun incident case reported April 2 in the News-Post. He questions penalties for discharging a gun, concealed carry without permit, and carrying a stolen firearm, and asks if current laws suffice.
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