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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1993

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3

Majority backs tighter gun control and handgun rules

Washington AP USA Today poll shows 67 percent favor stricter firearm sale laws, 81 percent support handgun registration, 87 percent approve five day background checks, and 77 percent back a ban on assault weapons. Yet 60 percent oppose an outright handgun ban. Data cover Dec 17–21 with 3 point MOE.

Washington USA Today Cnn-Gallup Wall Street Journal America

Smith named new director of Wilmington Housing Authority

Angelety and Kinsler praise Smith for dynamic leadership in securing grants for public housing tenants and community programs. He will oversee a $10 million budget, replacing Jacquelyn Matthews and leading a 5,600-resident agency with 2,600 units. Frederick successor search underway.

Angelety Wilmington Smith Frederick Jacquelyn P. Matthews Bob Perry

Courtroom Test On Facilitated Communication In Autistic Case

Harvard Medical School Dr Shane testifies on a courtroom facilitated communication method used with an autistic girl. Prosecution critic Kathi Hill argues for an independent, evaluated approach, noting bias and rights beyond the defendant witness. Judge Cave will decide after tentative hearings next month.

Harvard Medical School Shane Rolle Kathi Hill Carroll County Ms. Hill New York ABA Cave

Gun control talk from local police veterans

Lt Hargis and Sgt Brian Ray discuss federal gun laws and waiting periods. Retired Cpl Barry Horner and Cpl Greg Barnhart weigh in on violence caused by people, not guns, and urge understanding of motives behind gun use in crime.

Hargis Brian Ray Barry Horner Cain Abel Cpl Greg Barnhart Maryland State Police Washington County

Maryland Lotto Boom as Powerball Crowds Return

Maryland and Delaware residents flock to Lotto retailers amid a record December spree. State Line Liquors Elkton reports brisk sales and long lines despite snow, with customers spending at least five dollars. Jolly Roger Discount Liquors LaVale notes crowds and waiting times, while University Liquor Hyattsville sees cross-border players. Hynson cites December sales above 89 million dollars, the best month in state history, driven by Lotto and other games.

Washington Delaware Maryland Robert Murray State Line Liquors Elkton Niew Murray John Dignan Jolly Roger Discount Liquors LaVale Hynson Lotto Nickle’s Market Kathy Way State Line Etto Wheae University Liquor Inc Hyattsville Jolly Jone

Border pact fuels clash as Israel and Palestinians argue over Jericho plan

The Sept 13 accord on Palestinian autonomy prompted disputes over border control and the Jericho area. Israel seeks security through access to roads and border posts, while Arafat demands veto power and a larger Jericho size. PLO and Palestinian leaders criticize Israel's insistence on monitoring and remaining occupation.

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