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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1994
Page
6
An article notes four men face multiple counts of vandalism and reckless endangerment after shooting out car and home windows in Amber Meadows and nearby neighborhoods. It highlights the severity of vandalism, public danger, and concerns about rising juvenile crime and drug influence in Maryland.
Roscoe Bartlett maintains a solid edge in the 6th District, countering Roll Call’s list of vulnerable lawmakers. Hogan delays a run while Maryland Republicans aim to avoid a split primary, with Clagett and Muldowney noted as leading contenders and De Armond, Hattery, and Dhillon among potential hopefuls. Bartlett’s management changes drew praise amid GOP scrutiny.
A Tribune Media Services excerpt notes repeated State of the Union phrases like We must do more and world class standards. It argues speeches should sound like talking, not writing, urging tighter delivery and removal of worn out lines. It cites Peggy Noonan and familiar openings and phrases.
Yesterday water services were cut off due to delinquent rents with owners not showing effort to settle the bills. Frederick USO sponsored a dance for Camp Detrick and Mount St. Marys personnel with Joe Stephens and his orchestra providing music. Frederick Fair plans set for Sept 26-30 after a two year lapse. Fire crews extinguished a house fire at 741 Motter Ave causing heavy damage. Three Taneytown youths abducted and robbed a Mount St. Marys student after hitchhiking him, then dumped him from a bridge. state police later arrested them. Fire departments conducted training including arson exercises on several Frederick sites. Bernard Callan, in his first year as Historic Commission chair, argued against declaring the entire county a historic landmark district while downtown Frederick is already protected.
A reader responds to Joel Stup's December letter, arguing all generations and genders share risky driving traits. The piece urges better youth behavior, warns of high-speed driving near stop signs and school zones, criticizes drunk driving, and questions unequal enforcement by state police and sheriffs. The author underscores patience around pedestrians and crosswalks and calls for stricter public safety actions.
Roy Linton of Frederick criticizes government vehicle speeds and media bias in reporting crime. Bruce Blum of Gaithersburg questions focus on firearms while describing a 79 year old man nearly beaten by a teenager near a local school.
A reader rebuts Roy Meachum's contention that licensed firearms dealers are to blame for crime and argues that holding firearms responsible ignores behavior. The letter cites crime data, calls for deterrence failures in places like Washington DC, and defends the Second Amendment as protection against government overreach.
Mike Crosby of Hanover Pa defends William Woo's stance in the Frederick Post column Don't trample Constitution over guns. He cautions against sacrificing constitutional rights in the wake of drugs and gun issues, citing Thurgood Marshall on liberty in times of urgency and urging leaders to protect the Fourth Amendment and Bill of Rights.
Readers are invited to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted. Mail to Letters to the Editor Frederick News-Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 662-3299.
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