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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1994
Page
4
A report on split-shift schedules describes first and second shifts starting around 7 15 am and ending about 4 45 pm. It notes no lunch breaks, continued academics, and two teaching staffs while keeping student numbers constant in fewer buildings.
Frederick area officials praised a year from completion plan and the downtown investment payoff as lawmakers traveled to Montgomery County for briefings on attracting high tech industries. Freshmen lawmakers said the tour helps them see how funds are spent and to build cross county relationships.
An 18 year old Middletown man, Michael Burns, was stopped on U S 40 about 12 18 a m for traffic violations. Police found a loaded .223 rifle and portable spotlight, charging him with hunting deer at night and possession of a loaded firearm. He faces DUI and license restriction violations and was released pending trial.
Inmates at the county jail lack health insurance and most are awaiting trial. Chief Stanton hopes a proposed pretrial release program will reduce medical costs by monitoring released prisoners in the community until their trials. Commissioners show support and suggest budget reviews to lower requested funds.
TransIT notes the approved plan to widen Rocky Springs Road north of the site. Mark Hoke, president of the commissioners, proposes an access road from Montevue Lane in the design phase to cut costs and ease right of way issues. He warns budget constraints could delay or phased completion next year.
Public officials say Frederick County schools achieved high scores from last year, with Steve Hess noting the tests were designed to be tough and few would excel early. State standards remain unmet in Maryland across grades, but Frederick leads in the state. Officials warn that a county per pupil expenditure of 5978, about 620 below the state average, could force program cuts if the trend continues. A state study breakdown by school will be released January 17 with further parent detail to follow.
Mr Patterson denounces public disclosure of Mrs Weakland’s name as unproven in abuse allegations. He argues teachers are unfairly targeted and asserts the teacher may be innocent, noting prior dismissed cases and urging defense of the teacher’s side.
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and former NAACP figure Benjamin Chavis call for a 1 million man march in Washington aimed at reshaping the image of black men. The October 1995 event was announced during CNN Larry King Live and tied to a Chicago summit’s self-responsibility plan.
North Potomac residents celebrate the extinguishing of a seven week trash fire at Travilah Recovery Inc. County Executive Douglas M. Duncan vows no reopenings, seeks recovery of up to seven million dollars, and pledges ongoing air and soil testing. Community groups consider legal action to prevent future dumps and seek stronger landfill regulation.
President Clinton signs support for middle income tax relief as advisers urge outlining proposals before the State of the Union. Republicans push their Contract With America while noting Clinton’s 1992 pledge and a shrinking deficit aids possible cuts. Panetta and economic aides meet to finance the plan.
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