Fireworks dangers highlighted by 12 year old Vincent Baxter
Vincent Baxter, a Maryland boy, survived third degree burns from illegal firecrackers. A Consumer Product Safety Commission display emphasizes risks and urges attending professional community fireworks shows. The agency notes about 10,000 Americans, mostly youths, seek ER care yearly for fireworks injuries and urges safety before the Fourth of July.
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Dick Tracy romps past Batman in summer cinema clash
Roy Meachum reviews Dick Tracy as a stronger cartoon entry than Batman and Roger Rabbit, while Madonna Pacino Hoffman Beatty shine variably. He notes muted openings, predicts strong crowds, and mocks the year’s thin lineup, urging viewers to the screen for Tracy’s stylish detective flair.
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The Cost of Standing Up to the IRS Tragedy and Tax Battles
In June 1983 Alex Council of Pfafftown North Carolina killed himself after claiming IRS liens ruined their finances. He left a note to Kay Council stating the suicide was a business decision to provide capital, as the IRS and its alleged liens dried up credit. Kay later fought and barred collection of $300,000 in taxes penalties and interest. The piece notes that challenging the IRS can have lasting, severe repercussions and references a 1988 congressional finding that the IRS wrongly assessed penalties to 1.5 million taxpayers.
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Taxpayers Rights Bills push to curb IRS abuse
The piece argues for Taxpayers' Bill of Rights enhancements to help contest IRS actions, including recovering expenses if winning cases and allowing suits for carelessness. It notes cases of anonymous informants, including accountants, and criticizes the Navy's handling of sexual preference in investigations.
City police panel to study department reorganization
Fifty years ago Mayor Lloyd C. Culler opened his green bag at a regular meeting announcing a police commission to review Frederick City Police Department structure. Members named: Dr Ira J McCurdy Roger A Rice Harry J Lebhesz Roger B Wolfe Ignatius Bjorlee.
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Lloyd C. Culler
Police Commission
Ira J. McCurdy
Roger A. Rice
Harry J. Lebhesz
Roger B. Wolfe
Ignatius Bjorlee
Public outrage over city hall nude photo removal prompt
Jeff Mix of Mount Airy condemns Frederick News-Post coverage and front page decision. He praises Mayor Gordon for removing the image and argues against perceived permissive attitudes and media sensationalism. He orders immediate subscription cancellation.
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Paul Gordon
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Your Journal
Abortion and the ballot in the voters view
A reader questions abortion policy and asks how many choices a woman has in one situation. The letter discusses Sen John Derr pro choice stance and public response ahead of an election.
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John W. Derr
Abortion Debates and The Call to Protect Human Life
Sheila M Testerman of Middletown argues in favor of prioritizing human life over abortion rights. She questions when a woman's choices over her body end and responsibilities to a fetus begin, criticizing politicians who claim pro choice.
We’re Out Confession From Aaron Bromberg
Aaron Bromberg of Frederick writes that his earlier remark about his teachers was said in excitement over the school year ending. He clarifies he did not mean it and thanks Monocacy Middle School staff for the education he received, expressing regret for any hurt caused.
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Monocacy Middle School
Monocacy
Veteran urges against flag burning amendment
Bob Hiser, a World War II veteran, argues against a constitutional amendment protecting the flag. He criticizes politicians for unclear definitions of the flag and desecration, insisting the flag's honor lies beyond legal bans and commercialism. He warns against sacrificing freedom for symbolic protections.
Banishing Bans Across 1990s America
Angie Brooksby decries expanding bans from beer sales to art and book censorship. She questions a federal push to ban flag burning and worries about a culture fixated on prohibition.
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