Crime cleanup business grows amid rising regional crime rates
Ray Barnes and his wife Louise run Crime Scene Cleanup, a two year old Baltimore area firm with six employees and a fleet of trucks under contracts with Baltimore, Harford and Howard counties. Expansion includes Washington, a Philadelphia satellite, and a New Jersey push. Baltimore County logged 15 murders in the first quarter of this year after 38 in 1995, with city totals nearing last year’s 325 and D C’s 372. Frederick County opened a new jail wing with 112 beds, part of a four phase expansion. The facility houses 370 inmates, planned to grow with renovations, new booking space, a substance abuse unit and 224 additional beds.
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Ray Barnes
Maryland Medical Examiner's Office
Louise
Baltimore
Harford
Howard
Barnes
Washington
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Baltimore County
D.C
Frederick County
The Perils of Parris and Maryland Gambling Politics
A columnist likens Governor Parris Glendening’s gambling shift to a serialized thriller. The piece notes his reversal on slot machines to fund Baltimore schools, with Mayor Kurt Schmoke’s influence and concerns about future payback. It questions motives, timing, and political leverage in Annapolis.
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Parris Glendening
Pauline
Maryland
P.G
Annapolis
Glendening
Baltimore
Kurt Schmoke
Schmoke
Mr. Glendening
Delaware
Parris
Laurel
Joe deFrancis
Joey de F
Casper Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Schmoke
Priests urged as Baltimore Archdiocese expands vocations
The piece notes a shift in church efforts to recruit and ordain more priests amid rapid Catholic growth. It highlights underreported facts about ordinations and upcoming clergy, including four ordinations this year and nine more in 1999, within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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Associated Press
Baltimore Sun
Frederick News-Post
Ginger Thompson
The
Sun
Ms. Thompson
Archdiocese of Baltimore
United States
Christ
Baltimore Archdiocese Faces Priesthood Shortage and Rising Standards
The Archdiocese of Baltimore emphasizes growing vocations with hundreds studying nationwide and about 220 at Mount St. Marys and St. Marys seminaries. Cardinal Keeler outlines high standards for seminary entry, including tests, interviews, and background checks, while noting priests come from diverse prior careers. Rev. James Barker leads vocations efforts.
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Mount St. Mary's Seminary
Emmitsburg
St. Mary's Seminary
Roland Park
United States
Thompson
News-Post
Archdiocese of
Baltimore
Cardinal Keeler
James Barker
Veterans housing project extends on Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifty carpenters work on the veterans housing project in southeast Frederick with two of twelve buildings under roof and several others under construction. Frederick canneries begin sugar corn packing, job-creating operations expected to last weeks though yield is down due to pests and dry weather. Commodore and Mrs. Allan G. Quynn and daughters Serene and Margaret visit from Brooklyn staying with the Quynn family on Upper College Terrace and visiting relatives on East Second Street. County Commissioners President Lawrence A. Dorsey leaves Frederick Memorial Hospital after chest pain tests. Frederick city approves adding four streets to Historic District pending Planning Commission approval. Thurmont youths hold a backyard carnival to raise funds for Red Cross flood victims in Colorado.
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Veterans Housing Project
Pennsylvania Avenue
Frederick
Commodore
Allan G. Quynn
Serene
Margaret Quynn
Brooklyn
N.Y
Commodore Quynn
D. Hauer Quynn
Upper College Terrace
John Ed Schell
East Second Street
Clarke Place
South Street
Bentz
Carroll Streets
Carroll Street
Patrick Street
Bentz Street
Fourth
Small price to pay for safe community
A Frederick letter defends the Frederick Housing Authority amid criticism from Barbara Barnes. The writer argues for safety and drug-free premises, says tenants should be accountable for guests, and urges appreciation of housing as decent living space. JOAN PRATT Frederick
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Barbara Barnes
Frederick Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Ms. Barnes
Peetie Reunited Wish From Owners At Shelter
A couple pleads for the release of their dog Peetie from a local Humane Society shelter. They describe deep bonds with Peetie and their cat Patches, noting Peetie’s attachment to Rich and Laurie Wolfe and urging staff to reconsider their actions and the impact on the family.
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Peetie
Laurie
Rich Wolfe
Patches
Rich
T.V
Pete
Humane Society
Kathy Bollinger
The
Ms. Bollinger
Letters Question Shelter Policy and Political Endorsement
A reader criticizes how the shelter handles explanations around Pete’s involvement and cites personal experiences as reasons to question their effectiveness. The letter mentions Sandra E. Eury, federal interest calculations for funds, and endorses Roscoe Bartlett for re-election, attributing tax fairness to voting. Catherine M. Ditman from Mt. Airy signs.
Seniors first when dealing with Medicare
A reader critiques Steve Crawford and Roscoe Bartlett in a letter about Medicare taxes and Social Security. The writer argues benefits are taxable and seniors pay more as quotes claim. The letter questions political tactics targeting seniors and predicts deeper pockets for future generations.
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Steve Crawford
Crawford
Roscoe Bartlett
Baker Park waterfowl protection urged over dogs
Lisa Babcock argues in a Frederick News-Post letter that Baker Park ducks and geese, though tame, are wildlife under the Federal Wildlife Protection Act. She says unleashed dogs may violate the act and suggests enforcement days and Humane Society leaflets to protect both animal and public rights.
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Paul Gordon
Frederick
Humane Society
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone. Verifies letters and edits for space and taste. Do not publish poetry or verses or letters addressed to others. Mail to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 6462 8299.
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Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
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Joe Snaarled
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Colorado
Greg Woelfel
Lori Haugen
Jenny Freeze
Cara Shoemaker
Melinda Hobbs
David Hobbs
Joan Pratt Frederick
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Sandra E.eury Frederick
Catherine M. Ditman
Mt. Airy
Baker Park
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