Derr bill aims to force campus crime statistics disclosure
Maryland state Sen. John W. Derr proposes a statute requiring colleges to file campus security reports detailing law enforcement training, housing policies, and a list of crimes. The hearing is set for Feb 6 as he pushes a measure he says protects parents and students by increasing campus safety transparency.
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The Unwed Birth Trend and Its Grim Side
Roy Meachum reflects on historical views of illegitimacy and surveys rising nonmarital births in Frederick County from 1962 to 1988. He compares Maryland and national figures, notes white and nonwhite trends, and laments effects on children while urging empathy for mothers and children amid changing social norms.
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U.S. braces for influx of extremist actors
U.S. intelligence warns that more than 100 extremist operatives, possibly up to 160, may try to infiltrate the United States within a month. Iraqi-sponsored networks target Western Europe first, with some diplomats under scrutiny but no proof of active espionage. Abu Nidal and other figures named as potential coordinators loom over terror plans.
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Richard Darman
Snow and accidents mark January 28 1941 area news
Snowbound roads tied traffic in knots as three inches fell, injuring a 12 year old sled rider who avoided major harm. A SafeWay name change ad appeared, plus a large union banquet with 238 attendees. Violent winds toppled poles, injured a girl, and caused brief blackouts. Downtown Frederick sees sign enforcement rush.
Mandatory motorcycle helmet law urged by reader
Rae Belcher of Beallsville argues for a universal helmet requirement to prevent head injuries. She cites personal experience with brain trauma and stresses forethought, insurance readiness, and the helmet’s preventative role, urging readers to consider care duties and protection before riding.
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Kenneth Phillbrook
Bethesda
Barbara Mandrell
Good and bad judgment on Beverly Byron stance
Letter to the editor defends Rep Beverly Byron’s Gulf policy, arguing telephone-in poll results do not prove district-wide views. The writer recalls not calling, cites confidence in Byron’s good judgment, notes constituency leans conservative and Democratic but not Mikulski-Sarbanes mold.
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Mrs. Byron
Mikulski-Sarbanes Mold
Readers defend Gulf war vigil and in service days value
Margaret McCalla praises Willie Mahone and Tommy Grunwell for patriotism amid antiwar protests while commending Sowell and Burke on evil, and James Schafer argues two half day in service sessions maximize teacher learning, efficiency and cost, citing the 1990 annual report.
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Willie Mahone
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Mahone
Mandela
Frederick News-Post
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Frederick News
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King holiday pressure in Arizona sparks democracy debate
The letter argues against letting outside groups push to make Martin Luther King Jr Day a paid holiday in Arizona. It warns that NFL pressure and money threaten democratic voting, urging adherence to the vote and ballot outcomes while preserving democracy and opposing national interference. Frederick.
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