Tobacco settlement funds eyed for health and farming uses
North Carolina tobacco growers push for larger shares from the 4.6 billion national tobacco settlement. Proposals include funding for youth prevention, cessation programs, and alternatives for farmers, while Johns Hopkins and rural Maryland seek research and health improvements. Gov Glendening prioritizes programs for children. critics urge long term disease prevention.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Maryland
Glendening
Cancer and Heart Associations
Annapolis
Bring in da Funk and Phelan’s NCAA surge praised
Roy Meachum reviews Emmitsburg’s Jim Phelan guiding Mount St. Mary’s to a Northeast Conference title at the buzzer after a three game skid, pairing celebration with Baltimore’s Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk at Morris Mechanic Theatre, lauding Savion Glover and George Wolfe for a powerful Broadway dance work that honors African American contributions to modern dance.
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New Orleans
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Nureyev
Barishnikov
Alvin Ailey
London
Italy
Commedia del Arte
Gorilla Trek Ends in Tragedy Amid Ugandan War Zone
Scripps Howard News Service reports a deadly consequence of thrill seeking in Uganda's Bwindi area near the Virunga Mountains. Eight travelers, including Americans, Britons, and New Zealanders, were killed by Hutu rebels during a gorilla trek, with others captured or missing. The piece warns about regional violence, rebel groups, and the dangers facing Western tourists amid ongoing conflict in the Great Lakes region.
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I Viouriste
Virunga
Uganda
Bwindi National Park
Great Lakes
Africa
Rwanda
Burundi
Interahamwe
Congo
Diane Fossey
Fossey
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Museveni
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Scripps Howard News Service
All American Airlines briefed for Frederick service launch
J Robert Rowley of All American Airways spoke to the Frederick Lions Club about air passenger, cargo, and mail service implications as Frederick readies for the inaugural All American flight. Eleven Air Line and three CAA officials visited the Frederick airport for what was seen as the final approving flight.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Frederick
All American Airways
J. Robert Rowley
All American Airways Inc
Private racetrack resident protests Brad dock speed change
Joseph Breczinski of Braddock Heights writes about Jefferson Boulevard speed limit reduced from 30 to 25 mph. He objects to the change, cites tailgating by nonresidents, and calls for returning to 30 mph with more speed traps on the street.
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Tom
Jefferson Boulevard
Braddock Heights
Braddock
Letters to the Editor on aiding families and children
The letter advocates more grants to improve life quality for families and their children. It argues spending money through the year reduces summer problems and mentions a person named Bob Apat Frederick.
Diggs Pool Problems Linger With Green Reality
A Freder ick city resident argues Diggs Pool issues go beyond race and hinges on socio economic factors. He details lifeguards helping needy kids with swimwear and meals, cites unattended children, and urges city action addressing underlying causes rather than hiring black lifeguards.
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Diggs Pool
Frederick City
Awareness key in drunk driving not tougher laws
George Lizas argues awareness and enforcement trump lowering the Maryland driving while intoxicated BAC from .10 to .08. He warns new laws may not reduce fatalities, citing California results and Maryland State Police, urging stronger penalties and better public education rather than expanding the legal limit.
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Maryland
California
B.A.C
Harassment Claim Against Army Recruits Reported by Student
James D. Grose describes persistent calls and home visits from Frederick Army recruiting staff. He states repeated questions about plans, demands to stop, and a threat to contact a lawyer. He asserts government harassment and seeks cessation of outreach.
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Tam
Frederick Community College
United States Army Recruiting Office
Frederick
Army
United States
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper and requires signs with contact details. Due to high volume not all letters are guaranteed publication. Submission options include mail, fax, and email.
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Cear
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick
Frederbee
Fred
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