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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1995
Page
1
AP report notes Newt Gingrich, then House Republican leader from Georgia, crafting a year long agenda dubbed the Contract with America. The plan targets budget cuts, health care reform, and spending reductions, aiming to set the GOP’s governing priorities after the 100 day mark.
A Frederick County court heard testimony Tuesday about the alleged sale of crack by 27 year old West Allis resident Long and another man. Undercover officers testified that eight quarters of the drug were involved. Defense argued suppression of all evidence, citing arrest details and the police procedure. The case raises questions about admissibility and the strength of the prosecution's evidence as the trial continues.
Frederick County Board of Education on Tuesday night approved a 4 million increase to the superintendent's proposed 1996 budget, lifting the request to 180 million and adding funds for teacher raises, classroom positions, and a pilot special education program. Most members supported the rise, while Harry deMoll opposed, saying the county will not fund the full amount. Additional approved line items include 92,910 for instructional materials, 64,080 for textbooks, 35,400 for a dyslexia teacher, and 51,480 for an extra Elment?
Frederick County Board of Education postpones choosing which grades will attend Urbana High School until March 1. Superintendent Gadra proposed sending only ninth graders initially, while some members urged delaying until contractors confirm partial readiness by August to allow ninth and tenth graders. If not, Urbana may use Walkersville Elementary's building for part of the year with added renovation costs of 312000 dollars.
Two Marines, John Shaw and another veteran, reflect on the Iwo Jima battle years later. They traveled from Frederick and Washington D.C. to join fans and families for the anniversary. The costliest campaign in Marine Corps history stirred deep emotion as they listened to speeches and recalled losses.
Marines sailors and Coast Guard members are praised for wresting Iwo Jima from Japan as U S forces stood about 600 tiles from Japan. Coffin and Shaw recount long Pacific campaigns Tarawa Siapan Guam and a 54 day voyage. Kathleen Coffin honors prayers and a wartime wedding amid rationed celebrations. The Mount Suribachi flag raising captured by Joe Rosenthal remains a defining World War II image.
Frederick County Circuit Court denied the town’s dismissal bid and ordered Twin Ridge Elementary field lights case forward. Judge G Edward Dwyer Jr set a 15 day reply deadline with a hearing to follow, likely months away, as 16 residents across from the field seek an injunction to halt lights not yet tested.
At the Frederick County economic summit the ECDC was urged to privatize and streamline to boost efficiency. Leaders including Bernie Grove and commissioners called for a quasi private model after Howard County’s example, while others urged broader privatization and faster permit processing to attract business and grow the tax base.
Interior notes forecast for tonight shows upper 20s and partly sunny Thursday with highs near the upper 50s. Readers are directed to page 00000 for full details.
Jason Williams poured in 38 points to lift the TJ Patriots over the DeMatha Stags 76 to 72 in a high school basketball matchup. The game appears in the BT Sports section with coverage on page BT. Portions of The Frederick News-Post note recycled paper printing.
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