Walkersville mother jailed for school attendance violations
A Maryland judge jailed Frances Gaver for failing to send two daughters to school, one 15 and the other 8, who had missed 45 and 30 days respectively. The judge suspended most of the sentence, arguing the state mandates 180 school days and hours, and that parental responsibility plus judicial nudges help ensure learning.
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New York primary tests Jewish Black coalition and Jackson bid
Roy Meachum argues New York's Democratic race tests the Jewish black coalition, with Jesse Jackson's Palestine stance stirring controversy. He predicts Dukakis and Jackson gains, Gore collapse, and warns that Koch led attacks threaten black white relations and risk a GOP favored outcome if Jackson is sidelined.
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Cabinet views of Bush strains and Dole rivalry emerge
A survey of 33 Reagan era Cabinet members shows cautious support for Vice President Bush and a preference for Senator Dole as president. Off the record responses reveal qualms about Bush despite public loyalty, with some aides linked to Dole in a shifting political alliance.
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Sunshine Warmth Boosts Spirits as Freezing Ends
Sun shone on a 75 degree day the warmest of the month easing frost fears on fruit. In Frederick County places like Hagerstown and Baltimore saw relief as weather turned mild and a Pennsylvania governor met a driver in a courteous stop. Local officials lifted the Frederick curfew and foods aid expanded as relief from riots reached the city. Governor Agnew signed a school land title bill empowering Frederick County commissioners. 4 H members from Montgomery County received calves after a barn fire.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor on Roy Meachum Fence
A reader objects to Roy Meachum’s fence dispute occupying space. The letter disputes Meachum’s motives and notes 1964 zoning law timing and a zoning appeals board decision, urging use of proper channels and focusing on more important issues.
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Roy Meachum
Meachum
Mr. Meachum
Mike Clem
Roy
Opposition to Ski Areas on Forest Land
Frederick J Himes and Phyllida M Willis urge protection of forest land from ski resort development and toxic chemical dumping. Willis warns hazards to health and environment if toxic chemicals lack proper disposal sites. The Frederick County Health Department offers disposal guidance at 694-1723. Megan Barker, 11, from Thomas Johnson Middle School, adds a child’s voice to preservation efforts.
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Frederick County
County Health Department
Megan J. Barker
Thomas Johnson Middle School
Ski Areas Debate Prompts Reader Letters From Frederick
Readers respond to a Frederick Post editorial about Montgomery County landfill sites and county planning. Dorothy Branzell of Union Bridge challenges the county placement while Tom writes about Jimmy Swaggart and sin. Sharon Hawker of New Windsor urges compassion for AIDS patients and calls for humane attitudes.
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Montgomery County
Frederick County
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