TAC Band Delivers Americana Concerts in Frederick
The U S Air Force Tactical Air Command Band under Major Lowell E. Graham performed two evenings of patriotic and Broadway music at the gazebo, drawing a cross section of Frederick County residents and rekindling community spirit with Sousa marches and The Stars and Stripes Forever, broadcast later on Frederick Cablevision.
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Frederick News-Post
Filibuster drama in Maryland Senate over abortion bills
The Maryland Senate ended a eight day filibuster by pro life and pro choice factions on abortion rights. Senators used long talks and a barrage of antics as public signs appeared across the chamber. The plan was to push both bills toward referenda in November while the House of Delegates weighs the unusual compromise.
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Frank Annunzio
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Intelligence
CIA
William Webster
Select Committee
Annunzio
Justice Department
FBI
Crack babies will dominate future health and education costs
The article warns that by century’s turn teenaged crack babies will show the worst effects from maternal crack use. It cites a New York foster study showing an increase in under five years old in care and estimates 100,000 to 350,000 crack babies born annually, with long term medical and educational burdens.
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Crack babies and foster care crisis loom in nation
Educators and health experts brace for a surge of needy children as crack addicted mothers and babies strain systems. New York trained 1,264 new case workers last year while hospitals report burnout and high turnover. About 360,000 foster children await homes, with AIDS risk rising. Also notes CIA fingerprints in S&L collapse probe and a senator requesting agency answers.
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Traffic light upgrade planned at Worman's Mill junction
A letter from the Roads Commission announced a traffic light and a wider road at the dangerous U.S. 15 and Md. 25 junction near Worman's Mill, two miles north of Frederick, will be installed.
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Worman’s Mill
Frederick
Germans remembered in Frederick County farm and mill work
A reader recalls German POWs who labored on farms and at a Rocky Ridge mill of Thurmont Mills Inc. She names two of the workers and notes vivid memories for her older generation and grandchildren. The letter references a March 26 article and WWII anecdotes from local history.
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Frederick
Happy Frederick commuter praises MARC shuttle service
A Frederick resident and legal secretary applauds state and local agencies for commuter shuttle and MARC train service that eased travel to Rockville. The letter notes a 75 percent rise in riders over one year and calls for expanded funding to meet growing demand.
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Letter prompts teen suicide awareness and hotline help
A Frederick News-Post reader letters column urges teen suicide awareness and action. Joanne R. Hockman urges awareness of warning signs and says the Frederick County Hotline offers crisis support at 662-2255. Plans to expand to Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties are set for July 1. Donald A. Willigan adds a political remark.
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Frederick County
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Allegany
Garrett
National Menat Health Association
Angie
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Washington
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News Post
The paper invites legible letters signed with the writer's address and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length. Due to volume, not all letters are published. Concise letters on public matters have best chance. poetry and religious verse are not accepted. Send to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St. Frederick, MO 21704.
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