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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2001
Page
5
Steve Schwee and his daughter Kylee enjoy the warm weather at Uaker Park on a late Wednesday afternoon as the sun nears a relaxed summer mood.
Honolulu AP report says President Bush will observe the Pearl Harbor 80th anniversary from an aircraft carrier in Virginia, prompting debate over restoring full rank to Adm. Husband E. Kimmel and Gen. Walter C. Short. Historians differ on accountability for the 1941 attack and debate continues in Congress and veterans circles.
The Hagers Town Almanack rolls out a forecast of near average winter temperatures for Frederick and surrounding towns with less snow than usual. Teenagers like Samantha and Paul enjoy the sun driving with windows down as a warm spell continues and forecasts hint at more mild days ahead.
Maryland veterans Robertson and Raper recall the Pearl Harbor attack on Oahu as the Taney Coast Guard cutter sits in Baltimore Inner Harbor marking the 66th anniversary. Roper describes the chaos as he served as a cook and helped the wounded while shrapnel struck. Myrtle Watson of Parkville recalls blood volunteers and national pride amid the dawn assault.
Allegany and Frederick counties dominate redistricting talks as the 47 districts would realign to near 113000 residents each. The plan envisions District 3 centered on Frederick city with added western and Potomac River precincts, while District 5 would follow the Pennsylvania border. Officials caution on partisan tilt and Carroll County representation as public hearings are planned.
The Pentagon confirmed three American soldiers killed in or near Kandahar as U S forces press airstrikes with fewer special forces directing operations. The fallen are Master Sergeant Jefferson Davis, Sergeant First Class Daniel Peathory, and Staff Sergeant Bryan Prosser, all from Fort Campbell Ky, with others wounded or evacuated. President Bush expressed condolences as Karzai visited the region amid ongoing operations to pressure Taliban and al Qaida remnants.
Thornton of Way Of Broad Way Dinner Theater backs a proposed cut to the city amusement tax for live theater to ease tax bills. Aldermen Baldi and Kuzemchak call for a broader review of tax levels across venues and warn current rates lack rationale. The change could aid the Weinberg nonprofit, while commercial producers may gain competitiveness. Administrative review slated after Jan 10.
Frederick County sheriff says middle school deputies conduct security surveys and talk with students about gang and drug dangers. They attend extracurriculars and are well received. Plan to place more deputies in high schools with a shared schedule and target start date. Deputies receive 40 hours of training plus summer sessions. The agency earned a 2 COPS in Schools grant as one of 27 agencies in 16 states.
Karzai says he does not know Omar or bin Laden whereabouts as talks on surrender proceed in Kandahar. Officials debate conditions with promises of amnesty for Taliban fighters while Omar contemplates a shift from fighting to mercy. The United States opposes freeing bin Laden or Omar.
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