No-holds-barred justice in Remville case raises questions
Fragmented report describes an alleged unwanted advance toward Lucas by Monsignor Wells and questions whether Wells faced a fair defense. The piece notes uncertain evidence and hints at broader systemic issues in the local justice process without detailing charges or outcomes.
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Nh Remville
Hobert
Pat Lucas
Thomas Wells
Trun
Afr
Ube Qautther
Lucas
Mun Menor Wells
Ulat Allegabor
Monsionor Wells
Defense Tactics and the Justice Dilemma in Prosecution
An editorial critiques defense strategies that raise implausible or false defenses to create doubt, arguing such tactics undermine justice. It cites high profile trials including Menendez and Simpson to illustrate how lawyers push every means to acquit, while questioning the impact on truth and public trust in the legal system.
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Harita Ara Miutale
Vieunt
Monsignor Wells
Eri
Lucas
Nur
Calfornia
Robert Shapiro
Jonnie Cochran
Alart Dershowitz
Black book scandal drains public funds and media demand
Roy Meachum critiques the Frederick prostitution case and the so called black book. He argues City Hall and police must publish results of the lengthy 1999 investigation and reveal Angelika Potter's arrest basis to curb sensational coverage. He notes heavy costs to taxpayers and questions why prosecutors did not reclaim expenses.
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Avor James Grimes
Frederick
City Hall
Angelika Potter
Frederick News-Post
Steve Miller
Debra Borden
Maryland- Delaware-D.c Press Association
Borden
Miller
Ees
Madam Potter
MPT
Newsnight
Maryland
Rolle
Angelika Elizabeth Potter
West Patrick Street
Frederik
No more inevitable teen sex says Best Friends abstinence plan
The piece argues teens can choose abstinence, citing Best Friends in Washington DC and a 1999 DC public school survey. It contrasts abstinence programs with sex education, claiming industry profits rely on teen sexual activity and urging wider adoption of abstinence-centered curricula.
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Fuente Ree
New York Times
Times
Tamar Lewin
Washington
John F Kennedy Center For
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Best Friends
Ston
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Centers For Disease Control
District of Columbia
D.C
Best Friends Prns
Large trout claimed in Frederick counn season catch
Edward H Pox of Willow Ave caught a rainbow Urvull in Hunt ing Creek with two bucktail lures, reportedly the largest trout of the Frederick county season at 71 inches and 5 pounds. Shorthand certificates were awarded by SA Josephs High School for speed, with students including Mary Miller Helen Orndorff Pauline Rosen steel William Sterbinsky Ruta Top per and David White Junior.
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Edward H Pox
Willow Ave
Hunting Creek
SA Josephs High Schoul
Jo Senor
Mary Miller
Helen Orndorff
Pauline Rosensteel
William Sterbinsky
Ruta Topper
David White
Duruths Lainey
Patria Linge
Trauma and grief echo over fatal crash sisters fate
The community laments Samantha Rawson's death in a car crash that killed a sister and left Rebecca with lifelong scars. Letters urge Judge Rolle to consider the family’s pain, arguing no punishment can ease their loss and asking for privacy to remember Samantha.
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Samatha Rawson
Rebecca
Scott Rolle
Rolle
Samantha
Refusal to Sell Liquor to Prom Night Adulthood
Witnessed David Butler, manager of Spring Ridge Laquors, refuse liquor to a 21 year old as a limousine with teenagers arrived near a local high school prom. Butler cited responsibility for minors and not contributing to unsafe behavior, preferring sales at a later time.
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David Butler
Spring Ridge Laquors
Butler
Mr. Butler
Jeffords backs more education funding in Vermont speech
Sen James Jeffords told a Montpelier audience that the budget must include far more money for education and warned tax cuts could hinder local funding. He argued federal spending drains the economy, limiting towns’ ability to raise school taxes to fix local problems. President Bush’s tax plan is cited as a potential obstacle.
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James Jeffords
Montpelier
Jeffords
Feds
George Bush
Letters discuss surplus, parties, and safety concerns
Readers debate taxation, surplus payments, and the role of party vs independent representatives. They urge historical look at early governance and warn against violence seen in a brutal home intrusion, calling for accountability and caution about public safety.
Siamese twins in Thurmont town politics spark debate
Daniel Trey criticizes Roy Meachum for labeling local politicians as twins while praising a rival pair. He questions Meachum’s bias toward Frederick County utopian aims and urban renewal, calling for fair coverage and noting frequent sightings of Grimes and Blaine near Carmack Jay’s.
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Roy Meachum
Jim Grimes
Blaine
Frederick County
White Elephant
Carmack Jay
Mr. Meachum
Cars and houses drive inflation headline analysis
Larry Marshall argues that automobile and housing costs push inflation higher as prices rise consistently. He contends the auto and housing sectors have out-priced consumers, creating a surge that shoppers can no longer absorb.
Knife Control Proposal Stirs Frustration in Frederick Letter
An outspoken reader argues for sweeping knife regulations including registration duties felon background checks and caps on household blade counts. They propose blade width tests records by manufacturers taxation and police buybacks before new laws take effect.
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Frederick News-Post
Proposal to build new Potomac River crossings faces transit alternative
Saul Rosen argues against four proposed Potomac River crossings and a cross county link, saying construction will attract traffic, quickly overburden roads, and offer no relief on other highways. He suggests funding should instead bolster public transit systems.
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Travie
Potomac River
Trafic
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor with their views. The newspaper lists contact details including a mailing address, a fax number, and an email for submissions. Letters may be edited for clarity and length.
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Cope
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