Uniforms proposed to curb school violence and improve learning
March edition discusses a dress code idea backed by USDE and President Clinton. Local districts decide. At Mt Royal Elementary Middle School Baltimore uniforms reportedly improve tone, safety, and discipline while reducing clothing costs. Startup expenses and parental involvement are key factors in success.
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U.S. Dept. of Education
Clinton
USDE
Frederick County
Mt. Royal
Baltimore
Meachum dogs Boomer and Sweetie steal the show
Roy Meachum recollects life with his airedale Boomer and Walker coonhound Sweetwater. Sharon’s unique comforting routine calms Sweetie, reducing conflicts over food and space while the dogs crave affection, cuddles, and everyday mischief like reader eyes.
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Sweetwater
Airedale
Lady Walker Coonhound
Sharon Andre
Sweetie
U N faces funding crunch cuts missions and dues
United Nations chief Boutros Boutros-Ghali warns he cannot renew or start human rights missions in Haiti Guatemala Burundi Rwanda El Salvador and Afghanistan due to a 104 million two year budget cut. Only 41 of 185 states have paid 1996 dues leaving a 3.1 billion shortfall with the United States and France among major arrears.
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United Nations
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
General Assembly
Haiti
Guatemala
Burundi
Rwanda
el Salvador
Afghanistan
Assembly
Diogo Freitas Do Amaral
Portugal
U.N. Security Council
France
U.N
Bosnia
United States
Congress
U N Reform, Funding Crisis Weigh On Global Roles
Holger Jensen argues the United States must fund the U N to sustain the world body or risk its collapse or heavy cutbacks. He notes reform has reduced waste but contends arrears threaten famine relief, healthcare, and education programs abroad and could diminish U S influence in the U N.
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Congress
Sorensen
Jesse Helms
U.N
Washington
Boutros- Ghali
Frederick County Drug Free Schools council opposes Last Call club
The Frederick County Drug Free Schools Advisory Council voted on March 6 to oppose the bring your own bottle club planned for a site at Bowers Road and U S 40. The Rev Albert Lane II, chairman, warns it would increase alcohol impaired driving and harm schools and the community, urging officials to reject operating permits and prohibit such clubs.
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Frederick County Drug Free Schools Advisory Council
Bowers Road
U.S. 40
Frederick County
Albert K. Lane Iil
Frederick County Public Schools
Maryland Youth Escapes Juvenile Court to Montevue Return
Powell Thompson a 15 year old of Prince George's County was returned to Montevue by his father after escaping while awaiting a Juvenile Court hearing. In Frederick County 42 of 51 schools join Junior Red Cross activities packing gift boxes for Europe and making Easter favors for U S Army and Navy hospitals. The Frederick Board of Aldermen authorizes a contract with the Federal Public Housing Authority for 50 temporary veteran family dwellings. FCC president and Mary land officials sign credits transfer accord enabling FCC students to start as juniors at the University of Maryland. Emmitsburg Town and Sisters of Charity attorney press site for National Fire Academy at St Josephs campus. Sixteen dairy farmers with Capitol Milk Producers Cooperative honored at Turf Valley luncheon. list of names provided.
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Maryland
Powell Stanley Thompson
Prince George's County
Montevue
Frederick County
Red Cross
Europe
U.S. Army
Emmitsburg
Thomas Washburn
Sisters of Charity
U.S. Commerce Department
Washington, D.C
St. Joseph's
National Fire Academy
Well-armed population critique sparks letter controversy
A Frederick Post letter by Thomas T Rozzelle decries gun control and defends Second Amendment rights, arguing foundational truths are self evident and politics cannot rewrite them. The writer contrasts Jefferson and Madison with modern crime and moral concerns.
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St. Valentine's Day
Thomas T. Rozzelle
Frederick Post
Mr. Rozzelle
Thomas Jefferson
Rozzelle
Klineharts Alley
West Fifth Street
Sagner Apartments
James Madison
Letter to the editor argues gun rights versus military threat
Andrew M. Rasbury from Frederick critiques Rozzelle on firearms for national defense, noting soldiers are citizens and should protect all Americans. He disputes the claim of hundreds of gun-related homicides, suggesting a lower figure and warning against arming criminals while defending liberty for law-abiding people.
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Rozzelle
Maryland Law On Handgun Purchases Debates Crime Links
Pundit Roy Meachum criticizes Maryland legislators for not enacting stricter firearm laws. He questions gun sale statistics, asks how many sales reach criminals, and argues that only criminals commit crimes while law abiding citizens do not. The column ends with a call for informed action and public protection.
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Roy Meachum
Meachum
Maryland
Seeding Plan Change Appeals in Maryland High School Playoffs
A Frederick News-Post piece by Stan Goldberg argues for changing the wild card seed system in state high school playoffs. It cites undefeated teams risking early exits and calls for athletic directors to push for a revised seeding method. The letter writer Joann Engeström and Stephanie Wolf from Middletown urge action to protect fair playoff outcomes.
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Frederick
Community voices to keep Middletown high pools
Cindy Buddemeyer of Middletown High speaks at Frederick County Board of Education about preserving three high school pools. She notes swimming builds life skills, scholarships, teamwork for both genders, and benefits to the entire community while urging consideration of future budget use and potential profits.
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Middletown High
Frederick County Board of Education
Letters to the Editor guidelines at The Frederick News
The Frederick News invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Send letters to Letters to the Editor at E Patrick Street Frederick MD or by telephone fax.
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