See-saw of discipline and attendance in Frederick schools
An opinion piece argues suspensions rise while attendance suffers, with calls for more psychologists, dress codes, and board support. It critiques endless committees and questions guaranteed success of new measures, noting 1992-93 suspensions at 3,477 versus 1,943 prior.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Reader criticizes Roy Meachum for confusing editorial stance
Bob Rohrer of Frederick criticizes The News-Post for Roy Meachum’s ill illumination of readers through inconsistent liberal and conservative views. He argues Meachum lacks objectivity and urges continued editorials to expose readers to opposing perspectives.
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News- Post
News-Post
Roy
Meachum
Thomas Jefferson
Bob Rohrer
Frederick
Frederick County Maryland Legislative Delegation Contacts
Frederick County Maryland legislative delegation lists District 3 and 4 lawmakers with party affiliations addresses and phone numbers. Includes Senator Derr and Senator Tim Ferguson along with Delegates Snodgrass Stap J Anita, Louise, Brin kley Stull Elliott and toll free contact.
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Frederick
Washington
John Derr
James Senate
Annapolis
Sue Hecht
Lowe House
Louise Snodgrass
Mel
J. Anita Stap
Carroll Counties
Tim Ferguson
David Brinkley
Nomination of Gen Carns as CIA chief forces tough test
President Clinton named retired Gen Michael P. C. Carns on February 8 as the next CIA director. The choice followed two exhaustive security probes after his 1991 appointment as Air Force vice chief of staff, convincing officials he could withstand harsh scrutiny and avoid surprises.
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Michael P. C. Carns
Clinton
Carns
Central Intelligence Agency
Air Force
Pentagon
Joint Chiefs
Colin Powell
White House
Deutch Pick Replaces Withdrawn CIA Nominee After Probe
John Deutch named CIA nominee after Jack Payton Carns withdrew amid FBI probes and scandal rumors. Deutch, deputy secretary of defense, praised as capable reformer who can modernize the agency. Observers expect a smooth confirmation though past vetting missteps haunt the process. Scripps Howard News Service
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Carns
FBI
United States
Clinton
CIA
John Deutch
Defense
White House
Washington
Deuth
Smoke ban sparks letter on rights and government limits
Scott L. Abell argues against Gov. Glendening's smoking ban, claiming it infringes private business autonomy. He questions government reach, cites government buildings, and worries over future controls, urging voters to push back in November.
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Parris Glendening
Big Brother
China
Maryland
Frederick scenes mix sports crime and a historic blaze
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack arrives in Frederick as players endure rain and field workouts. Four youths are arrested after six robberies and attempted robberies in Frederick city and county. Gov Thomas Johnson High School won Maryland Class A basketball title 52 50 over Catonsville at Cole Field House. Major Charles V Main asks Inspector Richard Ashton to watch his house, then a sidewalk cleaning leads to a call about ex mayor Derr's illness. Controversy over the 1897 old Nestor place ends with a 1 44 am fire destroying the vacant house.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick
Earle
GOV. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick County
Maryland
Catonsville
Cole Field House
College Park
Tom Dickman
Mike Rice
Zack Anderson
Charles V. Main
Richard Ashton
Ashton
Major Main
John A. Derr
Nestor Place
Emmitsburg
Maryland dissection law eyed as humane alternative mandate
Readers urged support for a Maryland bill requiring schools to inform students of humane dissection options. The piece cites the Dissection Hotline and notes many students and even teachers are unaware of rights, with 200 calls last year across districts claiming to offer alternatives.
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Maryland
Critics blast incumbent in Sixth District over campaign money ties
Don Almonga of The Young Democrats of Frederick County argues the Maryland Sixth District should have a actively engaged representative. He cites lack of floor debates and calls for humane school alternatives, urging voters to demand better leadership. He criticizes the incumbent’s focus on fundraising and political maneuvering over constituent concerns.
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Maryland
Sixth
Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Don Almonga
The
Young Democrats of
Frederick County
Limiting damages bill gains support in House
U S House introduces HR 956 to cap punitive damages at three times economic damages or 250000 dollars whichever is greater. Frederick Adams voices support for the measure arguing it protects ordinary citizens from excessive awards and upholds common sense reform to the legal system.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Roscoe Barnett
Roscoe Bartlett Funds Strategy Sparks Outsider Image
Maryland Sixth District congressman Roscoe Bartlett campaigned as an outsider seeking reform but his January 26 fundraising letter to local business leaders suggests a focus on securing his political future rather than governing. The letter highlights continued fundraising activity and political self preservation.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Maryland
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