04 Feb 1994
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1994
Page
1
The Frederick County Board of Education is split over a new generation of goals for the system. After 17 meetings and a staff draft, members doubt the document's purpose and feasibility, seeking clearer accountability and measurable progress without overreliance on statistics.
U.S. businesses cheer the ending of the 19 year trade embargo as Vietnam modernization opens a multibillion dollar market. Families of MIAs condemn the move, arguing it breaks a pledge to pressure Hanoi for full accounting of 1 5 missing servicemen. Clinton says trade change hinges on Vietnam cooperation, while officials note economic pressures. Veterans and MIA groups call it a mistake, warning remains unaccounted for.
Washington AP notes unemployment rose to 4.7 percent under new calculations, with December at 6.4 percent and January jobless under old methods at 6.3 percent. The report shows slower payroll growth of 62,000, weather factors cited, and mixed signals on economy momentum.
Dr. David M. Denton, 62, former Maryland School for the Deaf superintendent, announced his candidacy as a Democrat for the Maryland House of Delegates representing District A. He emphasized his commitment to Frederick County, his service under MSD, and his belief in strong national institutions.
A 36-year-old Taneytown builder, Robert D. Rasche, died after scaffolding collapsed at a Ridge Road site in Damascus while he and 21-year-old Jeffrey Wachter worked on a barn. Wachter was injured and flown to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda in fair condition with a broken leg and back injuries. Investigators from police and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health will probe the incident.
Maryland delegates Thomas Hattery and George Littrell advance mandatory sentencing bills targeting pedophiles and violent offenders. Hattery seeks life terms for first time child molesters and life without parole for repeat offenders, arguing pedophilia is an uncorrectable condition. Littrell’s truth in sentencing measure would require violent offenders to serve lengthy terms, reflecting a broader push for harsher penalties.
Born and raised in Harmony Grove, Guy Ramsburg recalls biking to Elm Street School in the mid 1930s despite harsh winters. He says buses ran slow while the bike cut travel time to about ten minutes, and he never recalls school closures in his youth. Now owner of Arcade Bowling Lanes, he still chuckles at cold school days while observing modern weather closures.
Inside The News Weather reports mostly cloudy tonight with near 20 degree lows and Saturday rain chances with highs near 40. Entertainment notes celebrate Weinberg Center blowing out 16 candles with pages referenced. Sports tease highlights Catoctin success and Stan Goldberg feature Touching all the bases on Page. B-1 Portione of Frederick News-Post notes recycled paper decree and town recycling line.
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