Unsolved Christmas Homicides Shock Boulder and City Youth
Two young farmers victims, five years ago during Christmas, remain unsolved. Jan Beach Ramsey, 5, was found December 26, 1996, by her mother in a Boulder Colorado home. Stacy Halfmaster, 11, was found December 24, 1996, in a city wooded area by two can collectors. Police have identified suspects but no indictments.
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Vonfly
Jan Beach Ramsey
Boulder
Colo
Stacy Halfmaster
Stacy
Hope in forensics fuels stalled cases on anniversaries
Editorial notes lingering hope as investigations remain active into two homicide anniversaries. Police in Washington state announce arrests tied to the Green River murders, sparking optimism that DNA advances may aid the Stacy Hoffmaster case. A single investigator’s persistence is highlighted as key to eventual breakthroughs before another Christmas season.
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Washington State
Green River
Warilie Northwest
Stacy Hoffmaster
Samuone
Lea
Frederick
Jeffrey Mitchison
Frederick County
Warnes
Dave Cat
Fireen River
Stacy Hellmaster
Annapolis District Drama Shapes 2002 General Assembly
A fragmented Maryland political excerpt describes the 2002 General Assembly session as pivotal amid budget strain and redistricting battles. It notes Gov Glendening’s lame duck status, party tensions, and education lobby pressure as lawmakers debate districts, taxes, and potential coalitions.
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Pitts
Anapolis
Gen Assembly
MuMey
Sid
Budet
Hal Slinelings
Riously
Marylahid
Parris Glendening
Belmore
Mitchell
King Ane
GOP
Blesniyces
Pearl
Stimulus split shows Senate lead lines in recession era
In a partisan turn under recession pressure, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle rejects President Bush's stimulus plan, deeming it insufficient and blocking passage. The move defers aggressive relief, aiming to avoid aiding the president's party ahead of November elections, while the economy remains strained.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Kleen
Valens
Bigakdyn
Manhattan
Bush
House
America
Daschle
Mr Bush
Daseble
Laane
Frederick honors Christmas bonfire and city events
The article notes Frederick city ceremonies including the annual burning of the Christmas trees and decorations at the high school field led by Mayor Donald B. Rice. It also covers a car theft incident near West South Street, sewer plant purchase by the county, Mardi Gras kings at the Weinberg Center, a donation to Denise Loehrer, and a rezoning request for a Carbon Oil Lot truck stop east of New Market.
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Frederick
Schnyl
Lietoceh
Donald B. Rice
Jack Shorraw
Russell Young
WM. Weaver
James 2. Shaw
Frederick County
Middletown planners clarify stance on bypass issue
The Middletown Region Planning Committee states it has not adopted an official position on the bypass, reiterating that past agreements limit formal lobbying. It notes opposition to certain annexation petitions and highlights ongoing regional traffic studies driven by local officials and stakeholders. The discussion frames energy costs, infrastructure, and future growth as core concerns.
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Gas AG
Middletown
Imrpcy
MPC
Burgess Bill ‘Thompson
Chai
Dau Personnally
MRPC
Hensbert
MREC
Fiiderion Law and Liberty Text
Lawrence Berg Fiiderion argues auditing homes for compliancy reflects overbroad laws and liberal legislative errors. He questions Montgomery County enforcement and parities as deterrents to liberty, invoking constitutional intent and individual rights amid uncertain safety measures.
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Montgomery County
Lsu
Uesult
Renjaraiy
Critics warn against U S led policy in Muslim world
Charlie Frederick of Falling Waters West Virginia writes that the United States and allied nations face widespread skepticism among Arab and Muslim countries. He argues the campaign lacks resources and a clear path, predicting eventual failure despite surface victories.
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Roy Weselun
Alexander
United States
Realistic Energy Debate and Economic Impact
A candid discussion questions large energy resources versus current technology and economic viability. It weighs how expensive, unrecoverable reserves affect consumers, especially the less fortunate, and considers environmental costs of pursuing non viable energy sources.
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Orward
Amyone
Aled
Founding Fathers Rights Debate Echoes Through Time
The text argues the Second Amendment protects individual rights, citing the Federalist Papers and U S v Fimerson, while cautioning against letting personal bias color interpretation. It references historical intent, militia limits, and the ongoing tension between gun ownership and public safety.
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Dwight Mele
Cate of Appeals
U.S
Fimerson
Winmiunitian
Cressing
Letters to the Editor Stir in Frederick News Post
A reader prompts local dialogue with a jumble of names and stray phrases. The misspelled lines reference a Letters to the Editor section and provide a postal and email contact method for submissions to The Frederick News Post.
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Frevietick News Post
P.O. Box
Feeelerich
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