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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1998
Page
4
A Thurmont area man resisted deputies outside a meat market near Catoctin Furnace, leading to pepper spray and police dogs being deployed. In a separate crash on South Carroll Street, a city squad car did not suffer serious injuries, and the officer was stabilized for transport. Police emphasize the risks inherent in urgent responses.
A columnist surveys police culture, bias claims, and public trust amid criticism of traffic stop searches, brutality charges, and minority tensions. Major Raffensberger opens dialogues, waives fees for FOI reports, and plans a new police commission with Alderman Hall as a stated early possibility.
Jack Anderson and Jan Moller argue the real damage came from the 1996 re election effort failing to close loopholes in campaign finance. They accuse White House officials and Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt of possible improper influence over a Wisconsin casino rejection, suggesting an independent counsel probe should widen beyond perjury.
Palm Sunday observances bring notable fashion displays in Frederick city and county as Montgomery County reports a rat slaughter of 55 125 in a campaign. County health officials praise new restaurant sanitation efforts while lawmakers push for electric utility reform. Landfill expansion seeks state approval amid health department review. Samuel H. Rosenstock donates farmland to Hood College and Frederick Memorial Hospital.
David Miner of Walkersville urges the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to award a Purple Heart to Eno the police dog after a brutal Monday struggle with a suspect, praising the canine’s valor and sacrifice.
The Frederick County Fraternal Order of Police president Alan Robert Cahoe calls for citizen backing of higher pay to align county law enforcement salaries with state police and nearby agencies. He notes deputies lag behind by thousands, hindering recruitment and retention, and cites stalled merit increases and reclassifications as worsening the issue.
A letter from Paige Marie Khuen of Mount Airy urges creation of public inline skating and skateboard facilities in Frederick area, criticizing current limited options and fines. She recalls positive memories of Skidders and defends skaters as students and workers, urging a safe shared space.
Philip Thommen of the Children’s Rights Council of central Maryland and Rick Kuhn presented CRC’s HB 425 to the House Judiciary Committee. The session began about 1 PM and stretched over three and a half hours with delegates largely inattentive, only three to four showing respect as the panel spoke.
Frederick County delegates and senators in Districts 3 and 4 to Annapolis list office addresses in James and Lowe buildings with phone numbers. Names include Senator Derr Sue Hecht Anita Stup Louise Snodgrass Tim Ferguson David Brinkley Paul Stull Donald Elliott and subdistricts 4A 4B.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean not all letters published. poetry religious verse and letters to others are excluded. Submission options include mail fax or email to the newspaper.
Beth Ann Faragher, a former lifeguard in Boca Raton, sued the city after enduring unwanted embraces and explicit propositions from two male supervisors. She won damages but the city avoided liability, prompting Supreme Court review on employer responsibility for supervisor misconduct and awareness.
In Frederick, residents recall a deadly 1918 flu outbreak, with schools and churches closed, masks and camphor bags used, and Dr Hedges overworked treating many patients. A nurse aunt cared for children as a pink medicine helped one survivor, while crepe marked deaths at home.
Governor Glendening spoke at 44 North in Frederick County detailing CHIP expansion to about 60,090 Maryland children and a $222 million school construction plan. He promoted Smart Growth and Rural Legacy to curb sprawl while addressing farmer concerns over fertilizer limits to counter Pfisteria. He also met black community leaders at Quinn Chapel AME Church and toured State Farm headquarters.
A local dialogue group created the dialogue to address racism in Frederick County which remains under cover. About 20 core members bring new people, with 50 to 60 attendees since 1996, though most sessions recruit from those already seeking racial relations progress. Participants say the sessions ease inhibitions and foster shared understanding, with plans for county wide study groups on topics like affirmative action to spark discussion and build racial harmony.
The article notes developers and builders offered to assist those without homes with land and building plans available for review. Attendance over two days was estimated at more than 26,000, reflecting broad public interest in the housing aid effort.
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