Leniency in Maryland sentencing guidelines debated by judges
A Maryland panel proposes more lenient sentencing guidelines while prosecutors claim judges are already softening punishments. The discussion notes shifts in ranges for crimes from first degree rape to murder, and cites examples of unusually lenient sentences in Baltimore area cases. State attorneys question the consistency and fairness of current practice.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Baltimore
Gingrich's Rise Falters Over Book Deal and Hubris
The piece analyzes Newt Gingrich emerging as a post-Reagan leader amid a harsh recession and political backlash. It notes his $4.5 million publisher advance sparked criticism, his ties with Rupert Murdoch, and calls for dismissing the deal. It laments growing tribalism and urges integrity and vision in national leadership.
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America
Newt Gingrich
Ronald Reagan
White House
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Gingrich
Georgia
Jim Wright
Texas
Wright
Rupert Murdoch
NBC
Murdoch
Congress
Bob Novak
Information highway scam targets elderly investors nationwide
Authorities warn that billions have been lost to high-tech investment scams tied to the information superhighway. NASAA and the SEC report tens of thousands of Americans putting about 1.5 billion dollars into bogus ventures across 20 states, with 125 enforcement actions.
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Bill McDonald
North American Securities Administration Association
NASAA
Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulators Crack Down on High Tech Investment Scams
The California Department of Corporations launched its largest enforcement action, targeting 426 firms and individuals who raised over 850 million from investors in high tech lotteries for wireless cable and interactive services. Regulators warn that many ads claim IRA or IRS endorsement and promise profits, while most principal is lost. A veteran California investor recounts losing 10000 after aggressive pressure from a salesman.
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Federal Communications Commission
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
California
California Department of Corporations
Kathryn Holguin
Kathryn
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
United Features Syndicate
Ward officer aboard hospital ship aids 582 Italian theater casualties
Yesterday Lt. Ralph F. Wachter former Frederick city chemist and son of Mrs. Charles N. Wachter was aboard the hospital ship Blanche F. Sigman which docked at Charleston S C with 582 casualties from the Italian war theater. Mayor Gittinger announced city action to enforce the nationwide power brownout and possible service discontinuities for violators. Howmet Corp cuts production 12 percent affecting 12 Eastalco jobs. Downtown Frederick Association shop hours falter as stores resist Wednesday openings. Friday night remains favored. Potomac Edison earnings for 1974 delayed to March hindering rate hike arguments.
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Ralph F. Wachter
Frederick City
Charles N. Wachter
N. College Parkway
Sanitary Corps
Blanche F. Sigman
Charleston
S.C
Frederick
Hugh V. Gittinger
Office of War Utilities
The
War Production Board
Marshall E. Stokely
Maryland Public Service Commission
Potomac Edison Company
Not Opposed to Sex or Catholics Front Page Fillers
A reader critiques a front page story about sexual frequency among Catholics as filler. They suggest moving it to Entertainment Family or Religion sections and comment on the need for space filling when there is no cow photo. The letter ends with a humorous note about ink stains.
Senator targets repeal of VEIP testing
A Maryland senator pledges to co-sponsor a Senate Bill to repeal the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program. Critics in Frederick and Carroll counties question VEIP as overreach, noting only a fraction of air pollution stems from cars and arguing fees rose to placate voters.
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VEIP
Senate
Frederick
Carroll
American Automobile Association
Washington, D.C
Letter to Editor on VEIP repeal by legislators
Timothy Ferguson of Annapolis argues that many Democratic legislators are acting like Republicans and vows to push for VEIP repeal. He urges readers to stay tuned to see who votes like one.
Monocacy Pistol Club defends range against Spring Ridge foes
John K. Bales of Mount Airy argues MPC has served the community for decades with a strict safety regime and is a valued, non profit facility. He contends new Spring Ridge residents misunderstand gun range use as he urges neighbors to coexist with nearby targets, airport and highways.
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Monocacy Pistol Club
MPC
Spring Ridge
Boy Scouts
The
Jaycees
Monocacy Pistol
Long history of gun safety at Spring Ridge range
A letter from a Spring Ridge resident defends the local rifle and pistol range. The writer recalls Colonel Bartgis and Cresap Rifle Club safety standards, notes the Shangri La Marine Detachment teaching hunting safety, and praises Frederick city officials for keeping the facility open as a long standing community asset.
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Spring Ridge
Bartgis
Cresap Rifle Club
Shangri-La Marine Detachment
USS
Thorn
Frederick
Wants station back in Middletown audience pleads for 7104 return
Molly Imming of Middletown expresses anger over 7104 being replaced by an oldies station from Washington DC. She misses the wake up crew delays cancellations weather and news and says many friends share the desire for the favorite station to return.
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7104
Washington, D.C
Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor guidelines
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to space taste and volume. poetry and religious verse are not used. letters may be edited. contact address and fax listed.
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Frederick
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Buckeystown
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Eli Krotman
Edward B. Ogle Frederick
Timothy Ferguson
Annapolis
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John K. Bales
Mount Airy
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