County parks alcohol ban debated in Frederick County
Frederick County Drug War Cabinet proposed banning alcohol in county parks to deter drug use. The 2 2 vote left commissioners split as they weigh local action against broader state and national strategies. Officials emphasized educating and treating alongside enforcement, while noting broader crime and youth exposure to crack.
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Frederick County
Lawrence Dorsey
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Noel Farmer
Robert Snyder
J. Anita Stup
Mark Hoke
Sterling Bollinger
Richard Grossnickle
Charles Smith
Israel a tiny speck on the world map in Royko column
Mike Royko argues that Israel is a small country both in land and population yet faces outsized regional conflicts. He contrasts Israel's size with larger neighbors and criticizes Arab states for waging wars while noting Jordan’s vacant land as a potential homeland. He cites historical wars and questions the logic of ongoing conflicts and regional politics.
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Haib
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Syria
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Iran
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Winston Churchill
Jordan
Palm Springs
Maan
Tarael
Bush uses wild card in hostage crisis staged execution tale
Exclusive interview reveals President Bush sought to test how Soviets and Iran could influence terrorists over Joseph Cicippio. Baker and Shevardnadze carried a note to Tehran, Rafsanjani formed a four member committee to apply quiet pressure. Plan included postponing execution and back-channel diplomacy amid Bekaa Valley contingency and pressure to keep terrorists in line.
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More Than Thousand Attend Frederick Water Parade at Pool
A crowd of over 1,000 gathered at Frederick's municipal pool for a water parade featuring a dozen events. The program included bathing suit, bathing beauty, life saving demos, canoeing, diving and swimming exhibitions and Red Cross awards. Dr Pepper ad noted at 102 and 4, new local bottling plant on 691 E Patrick St. East Street repaving funded by a joint road program with $5,000 allotted. officials expect some funds unused. County Health Officer calls typhoid link absurd, citing carriers as source of recent city and county cases.
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E. Patrick St
E.C. Kefsover
CAC Board Debates Summer vs Fulltime Head Start Program
The Community Action Committee board discussed whether to keep the summer Head Start or switch to a fulltime program after federal input. No decision was reached and advisory operation committees were invited to a follow up meeting to present their views. Urban Urbana 4H rep Sandy Wilcom won county 4-H Style Review and will compete at state in Timonium. Mary Stull named alternate. A club opening night was announced for TALK of the Town at 4S Market St with seven nights of live music and gifts. patrons urged to bring their own bottle. A free dance at Mullinix Park featured local teen rock group The Shades with Lawrence Gray Julian Jackson James Jackson and Tony Jackson.
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Sandy Wilcom
Frederick County
Walkersville High School
Timonium
Mary Stull
Tuscarora
Talk of the Town
George Sexton
Market St
Mullinix Park
the Shades
Lawrence Gray
Julian Jackson
James Jackson
Tony Jackson
Tragic loss for writers as Lowell Hattery dies in crash
Carol Lane Lewis recalls Lowell Hattery, a guide and friend, who died in a senseless Md 144 car accident. She notes his faith in her, his unwavering support, and his encouragement of many dreams, praising his kind, gentle nature and his readiness to help beyond work.
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Lowell H. Hattery
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Mr. Hattery
Aother
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Carding the Worst Disaster
Exxon Valdez struck a reef in Prince William Sound Alaska on March 24 triggering the world s largest oil spill. The tanker ruptured spilling crude into coastal waters and causing heavy damage to wildlife and shoreline watched by the nation through television images.
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Exxon critics spur stronger cleanup stance and boycott call
A reader letter condemns Exxon for slow response to the Prince William Sound spill, urges urgent action to protect wildlife and pay for damages, and announces lifelong boycott. The note also reflects on historic land use matters in Frederick, noting a deed from 1750 guiding courthouse and jail siting and the current streetscape around City Hall.
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Dulaney
Frederick Academy
Brien
McPherson
Courthouse Square
City Hall
Benchmarks of justice in a Frederick News-Post critique
The letter argues that the Aug. 5 Frederick News-Post sections show bias in two cases. It cites a suspended sentence for a third alcohol driving conviction and a judge favoring license suspensions for dropouts. The author contrasts local judges with Paul Zakatb and Charlie Brown, urging fairness and caution against perceived mala praxis.
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Paul Zakatb
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