Maryland troopers guard governor in a costly driver detail
Maryland officials pay for a 35 trooper driver detail for Gov William Donald Schaefer and other leaders, costing about 2 million dollars next year. Senator Lapides questions the need while subcommittee chair Komenda calls drivers sacred cows, urging spending cuts and restraint on this security perk.
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Maryland
Miss Daisy
Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
House
Senate
Schaefer
Hilda Mae Snoops
Julian L. Lapides
Lucille Maurer
Frank J. Komenda
Brady gun control push faces political and practical hurdles
James Brady, Reagan press secretary wounded in 1981, advocates a nationwide Brady bill requiring handgun background checks and a seven day cooling period. Critics cite a vast federal records gap, political opposition, and administrative costs, noting Maryland’s limited impact of similar rules and citing other proposed measures in the state legislature. The article questions why lawmakers push broad firearm restrictions despite existing laws.
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James Brady
Reagan
John Hinckley
Sarah
America
Brady
Congress
National Rifle Association
FBI
Justice Department
Maryland
Justice
Jobe Hinckley
Lee Harvey Oswald
Patrick Edward Purdy
Tom
Calif
Joseph Wesbecker
Stockton
NRA
Handgun Board
del. Gilbert Genn
D-Montgomery
John Pica
Baltimore
Del
Jennie
Montgomery
Lst
Human rights report stirs Israel criticism in 1999
A heated four month battle within the State Department centered on the 1999 human rights report. Richard Schifter, assistant secretary of state for human rights, faced fierce pushback from Israel and Congress as he defended allegations of abuses. Baker warned against surprises. The Israel section drew unprecedented scrutiny.
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Washington
James Baker
Capitol Hill
State Department
Israel
Congress
Baker
Foreign Service
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Richard Schifter
Schifter
Pressing Israel rights study draws mixed official reaction
The article reports U S officials clashing over a Jerusalem human rights review on Israel and the occupied territories. Wilcox’s detailed findings accuse abuses, while Schifter’s team waters down claims to protect Israel’s image. Baker seeks caution to avoid harming peace prospects. Also covered is John Lawn of the DEA facing fallout from his public portrayal in a Camarena murder miniseries.
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Philip Wilcox
U.S
Jerusalem
Israel
Occupied Territories
Schiffer
Wilcox
Near East
State Department
Foreign Service
Schifter
John Lawn
Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
Lawn
Kiki Camarena
Mexico
Washington
Rising rivers prompt caution as 50 years ago flood risk grew
The Potomac and Monocacy rivers rose with steady rain 50 years ago, closing the Felton and Kelly sill at Ceresville while tributaries ran bank full. Judge Delaplaine warned grand jurors that reckless and drunken driving cause loss of life, amid a report of crime and public safety concerns. A Frederick fishing party hauled 84 catfish from the Monocacy, and Fort Detrick officials assured Washington that the base would not close. The Sweetheart Ball at Frederick Armory drew praise, Miss Nobel LaFern Harris crowned queen, and Captain Thomas Shronovich completed DC-8 jet training as burglars stole merchandise from a North Market Street store.
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Potomac
Monocacy
Felton and Kelly Sill
Ceresville
Frederick Armory
Negro Business and Professional Women's Club
City of Love
Nobel LaFern Harris
Adamstown
Wanda Elizabeth Rollins
Frederick
Rafael Revere
Dwight Leeks
Roy Meachum Praises Driving Miss Daisy Critique
A reader commends Roy Meachum for an accurate critique of Driving Miss Daisy in his Friday column. After reading, the writer and her husband watched the film and found it lived up to his praise, noting it remains a movie made with class and style.
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Roy Meachum
Daisy
Mr. Meachum
Ron
Right to Life's Policy Shift Sparks Debate in Frederick
In the Frederick News-Post, Angela Martin reports Frederick County Right to Life plans state laws denying abortion except in incest rape or danger to the mother. The writer questions the shift, asking for moral basis, urging clarity on personhood and crisis pregnancies amid accusations of changing stance.
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Frederick
Ms. Martin
Frederick News-Post
E. Patack St
Letters to the Editor question rights in abortion choices
Nora Whiting of Frederick asks who should decide if a crisis pregnancy qualifies for abortion and whether abortion is murder. She challenges Angela Martin and Right to Life to justify their involvement in intimate family planning, seeking clarification on their philosophy.
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State
Church
Angela Martin
Right To Life
Ms. Martin
Front-page photo identifies child of arrested parents
Betsy J. Forrence of Emmitsburg criticizes the Frederick News-Post for publishing a front-page photo of a child whose parents were arrested on drug charges. She argues newspapers should avoid identifying young victims and urges caution to prevent teasing and stigma.
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Frederick News-Post
War on drugs demands temporary rights ceding
Quentin Clingerman of Monrovia argues the war on drugs justifies suspending some constitutional rights. He urges random drug testing for drivers and workers, expecting behavior change and eventual restoration of liberties as abuse declines, calling for government action by Gov. Schaefer.
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Michael Barmon
Mr. Harmon
William Donald Schaefer
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Melvin “Shorty” Stull
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