Vernon Bittinger Sentenced to Life for Brutal Frederick County Murder
Vernon Henry Bittinger was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder plus 25 years for false imprisonment of a 7 year old, to be served concurrently. Prosecutors rejected the death penalty, citing trauma risks to the child and the aim to conclude the case swiftly.
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Vernon Henry Bittinger
Good
Bittinger
Donald Gravely
Maryland
Frederick County
Vernon Bittinger
Jesus Christ Superstar Returns In Baltimore Anniversary Run
The Mechanic Theatre hosts an anniversary production of the rock opera with Carl Anderson as Judas and Ted Neeley reprising Jesus, praised for vocal prowess while noting era dated staging. Irene Cara as Mary Magdalene and other cast members receive mention as the review contrasts Broadway and film versions. The piece also surveys Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman, Rob Reiner's A Few Good Men, and Forever Young, with varied opinions on direction and performances.
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Civic Center
Britain
Washington
Tim Rice
Andrew Lloyd Weber
Tom O’horgan
Greenwich Village
Cafe la Mamma
Morris A. Mechanic Theatre
New York
Tony Christopher
Carl Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Judas Iscariot
Apostle
Ted Neeley
Jesus
Christ
Mr. Neeley
Mary Magdalene
Irene Cara
David Bedella
Laurent Giroux
James O'Neill
Christopher
O'Horgan
Universal Peace
Eddie Murphy
U.S. Congress
Mr. Murphy
Jimmy Stewart
Mr. Smith
Capitol Hill
Rob Reiner
Jack Nicholson
Tom Cruise
Demi Moore
Mr. Reiner
Forever Young
Mel Gibson
Gibson
Duke of Winder
Regel Edwards
Iran Builds Up Arms and Supplies Nuclear and Chemical Capabilities
Iran pursues a wide weapons program under Rafsanjani including nuclear development and chemical and biological weapons. The effort involves foreign experts, secret sites near Tehran and Margdasht, and ties to the Revolutionary Guard, with claims of defense motive but evident drive toward mass destruction capabilities.
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Washington
America
Iran
Hashemi Rafsanjani
Ali Mohammad Besharafi
Tranian Radio
Rafsanjani
People’s Mojahedin
Dale van Atta
Revolutionary Guard Corps
China
North Korea
Germany
Karaj
Teheran
Guard Corps
Ministry of Defense
Margdasht
Razi Chemical Corp
Oil Ministry
Petrochemical Industries Establishment
Poly-Acryl Corp
People’s
Mojahedin
Atta’ollah Mohajerani
United Feature Syndicate
Snowy December 16 1942 brings drifts and road delays
Frederick County reports five inches of snow with uncertainty on total accumulation. Twenty two snow plows patrol area roads to reopen routes as motorists urged to stay off the roads unless essential. National Petroleum’s Harold Ickes warns gasoline shortages in the Northeast and urges garage storage. A leading Frederick dealer notes a 10 15 day local supply and West-sourced fuel predominates. CAPT Donovan, US Army chaplain, addresses Frederick Lions Club on The Chaplain's Work in the Army highlighting faith inclusivity and the duty to earn soldiers' trust.
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Frederick County
Frederick
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Hlf. Donovan
U.S. Army
ACLU Skips Prosecution in New Market Discrimination Case
John C. Roemer of the Maryland State ACLU says no federal case exists to prosecute New Market officials including Mayor Frank Lin Shaw for alleged public facility discrimination. He cites insufficient grounds and lacking chance of favorable rulings on seven constitutional issues. High winds cause traffic crashes and power outages in Frederick County amid freezing temps. St Peter’s Catholic Church Libertytown choir performs Christmas songs at the Frederick Historical Society Home on East Church Street with decorating by Mrs James McSherry and entertainment chair Barry Lucey.
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John C. Roemer
Maryland
The
American Civil Liberties Union
New Market
Franklin Shaw
ACLU
Roemer
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Libertytown
Frederick Historical Society
East Church Street
James McSherry
Barry Lucey
Clinton dues unsettled by Middletown letter
James Miller of Middletown extols President-elect Clinton while defending draft-dodging and asking how a draft dodger could become Commander-in-Chief. The writer complains that the nation forgives such acts and predicts scrutiny if Clinton must send service members into harm's way.
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James Miller
Middletown
Clinton
Canada
Vietnam
U.S
Open public inspection for farm property tax appeals
Letters discuss open inspection of appraisal documents, MD farm tax rules, and Best Farm assessment. Zoning as light industrial since before 1953, farm use remains, affecting value and taxes. State tax department claims lawful, nonpartisan action and current valuation not underassessed. Christmas message and public comments follow.
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State Department of Assessments and Taxation
How the Best Farm property was assessed
A reader responds to J Sam Bricker’s Oct 14 column on Best Farm sale. The letter questions the property assessment and suggests the deal might involve the federal Parks Service. It notes a high price and calls for clarity on the transaction’s nature and valuation.
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J. Sam Bricker
Best Farm
Mr. Bricker
Federal Parks Service
Meaning of Christmas and its true essence as a holiday
As Christmas nears, keep the true meaning in view by splitting the word. Christ is the Messiah, the God man who bridges the gulf between Creator and created. Mass refers to the religious service celebrating the Messiah's birth, a birthday with divine significance.
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Prince of Peace
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Messiah
Jesus
Mary
Letters to the Editor Guidelines At The Frederick News
Readers may send letters to The Frederick News detailing opinions on local topics. Include name address and phone number for verification. letters may be edited and not all published. policy excludes political religious verse. letters should be concise and timely.
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P.O
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