National Report Card ratings violence as public health emergency
The American Medical Association announced the first National Report Card on Violence labeling violence a public health emergency. It notes rising costs to health care, cites gunshot treatment at four billion dollars in 1995, and suggests a shift toward resources and intervention similar to motor vehicle deaths.
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Dream Lives On for Frederick Youth Programs
Daniel J. Moore argues for preserving Maryland's Tomorrow and Skills Academy programs in Frederick. He lauds mentoring and cross-agency cooperation, contrasts costs of prevention with jail, and urges the business community to continue supporting out of school youths despite funding cuts.
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Burger Dies at 87 amid Circus Trial TV Debate
Former Chief Justice Warren Burger, who warned TV cameras would distort justice, died at 87 as a high profile courtroom spectacle unfolds in Los Angeles. The piece recalls his 17 years on the Supreme Court and debates over press freedoms and court access.
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Burger Court's Secretive Echoes and Burger's Character
Jack Anderson portrays Chief Justice Warren Burger as a flamboyant, press hostile leader who expanded court pomp and budget, mixed with a patrician image and autocratic routines. The piece contrasts his charisma with a controversial legacy as the O J Simpson trial unfolds and questions judicial integrity.
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Firearms resume as Frederick residents target birds
Guns boomed along Starling Row as police and residents torched birds plaguing Rockwell Terrace. Some neighbors followed Game Warden Phobus and gathered birds for food, while townsfolk gained authority to arm themselves after a City Hall meeting. TWENTY-EIGHT members of the Church of the Brethren sailed from Baltimore to Greece with 700 head of cattle and horses for European farm rehabilitation, aiming for 5,000 head total. Firefighters from Walkersville and Independent Hose stood by as 35 tons of hay were cleared through a floor hole at the Crum farm to prevent rekindling embers from an earlier blaze. Dr. W.R. Cadle, 75, retired after 49 years in Emmitsburg. The TEEN Youth Center opened in Frederick at five city locations. Barbara Davis of Frederick Track and Field Club posed with trophies from a national meet near White Plains, N.Y., winning two hurdles events and preparing for Bermuda.
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Longest and shortest daylight days prompt note
A reader from Frederick voices a pet peeve about articles calling days the longest or shortest, insisting on daylight wording such as longest or shortest with daylight hours clarified. The letter reminds editors to specify daylight duration.
Equal focus on arts funding amid education cuts
A student argues that budget cuts to education threaten arts programs and basic human needs. The piece critiques policymakers in Frederick County and globally, urging consideration of equal public testimony and the unique needs of students who seek music, visual arts, or drama.
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Letters and Police Money Messages Stir Mild Debate
Margot Bevington questions money driven education cuts and proposes equal across the board reductions while Wes Andrews critiques state police ticketing and stop sign enforcement. The exchange notes privilege, fairness, and road safety, with light humor about the Letters to the Editor section.
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Adults earn diplomas after long paths
I article notes adults who return to school to complete diplomas, highlighting their perseverance and final achievements. It contrasts with ongoing teenage dropout trends and urges awareness of long-term consequences, suggesting compelling messages to deter student dropout.
Petty attitude on enforcement sparks road reader response
A letter from Douglas C. Warfield mocks enforcement as a comedian acts as a self-styled law abiding citizen with a 37-year driving record. He recounts minor infractions including rolling stops and modest speeding, noting a $25 seat belt fine and repeated warnings from officers.
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Voting booth choice in Maryland history debate
Robert Pennington argues for loyalty to country over government in wartime and urges focusing recruitment on voters who share militant views. He recalls regulators in colonial North Carolina and the militia’s domestic role, praising the ballot as the finest form of government. Braddock Heights
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