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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1988
Page
3
A commentary argues against state police quotas for DUI arrests and the punishment of troopers who miss targets. It cites Westminster's practice of assigning monthly arrest goals, removal of patrol cars, and questions the logic of penalties while noting deterring crime via home use of patrol cars.
Roy Meachum reflects on the Gaza West Bank protests and Al Aqsa mosque clashes. He argues occupation policies fuel resistance, cites UN aid disruptions and media bans, and compares Palestinian defiance to Warsaw ghetto fighters. He cites Elie Wiesel on freedom and duty to regain it.
Army investigation shows Major Arthur D. Nicholson stood 25 minutes in a guarded area before being spotted by a Soviet sentry who fired. the guard was away from post and hurriedly acted thinking punishment would follow. The case sparked diplomatic tension and unclear outcomes.
Frederick residents celebrated the new C. Burr Artz Library on opening day as 241 library cards were issued. 167 adults and 74 children registered, with high school student Robert Kinsey first to check out a book. The report also notes local business and public notices including misdirected mail losses at Woodsboro and a Belgium request for copies of local papers for a publicity library.
David J. Maloney of Frederick commends the C. Burr Artz Library Foundation Trustees Potts Clapp and Collmus for lending the Peale painting to Baltimore Museum of Art until Frederick facilities improve. He criticizes Mr Meachum’s editorial, endorses preservation of local heritage, and urges support for upgraded Historical Society facilities to safeguard Frederick County artifacts for future generations.
A letter responding to Eleanor A. Johnson argues abortion harms the poor less than adopting at birth. It cites studies linking abortion to increased abuse claims, defends adoption as preserving unborn rights, and warns of broader implications for society and vulnerable groups. The writer endorses Gov. Schaefer’s push for adoptive services as a positive alternative.
A Thurmont resident urges editorial space for grieving abortion losses citing Eleanor Johnson and Bernice Davis. Margaret Milburn, a WEBA member, argues women deserve room to mourn the babies lost to pregnancy decisions, challenging pro choice framing and stressing victims include the unborn.
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