Mathias seeks Senate probe into Marine recruit abuse case
Sen Charles Mathias Md says he will urge a Senate committee to investigate allegations of abuse by Marine drill instructors at boot camps including Parris Island He considers legislation for regular conduct reviews at armed forces recruit centers The push follows the death of Pvt Warren John and other alleged abuses John and his wife urged drill instructors at all corps boot camps to be treated with care and respect and cited details of their son's illness and death
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Warren John
Senate Armed Services Committee
John
Lynn McClure
Lutkin, Tex
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Rights groups unhappy with Supreme Court sodomy ruling
Gay rights activists condemned the court’s 2 to 1 affirmation of Virginia’s sodomy law and vowed to press new challenges to strike down laws criminalizing private homosexual conduct. Bruce Voeller of the National Gay Task Force said efforts would continue via different legal avenues, including challenges to New York’s law.
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Rail Funding Pain as Board Approves Shoreline Rail Deal
Members of the Board of Public Works approved rail agreements despite worries that federal funding ends in five years and subsidies may fall to state and local governments. Marvin Mandel warned that if Conrail or Virginia withdraw next year, the rail line could disappear. The board urged Congress to amend the rail reorganization act to prevent a single labor union from blocking private operation on the Northeast lines. Mandel called the situation outrageous and said they had no choice but to sign yet feared future consequences.
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Taxicab bill sparks county opposition and statewide reach
Frederick County delegates clash over a proposed taxicab law that would extend PSC monthly inspections statewide. Some county leaders oppose expanding city and county rules, while supporters argue the bill must cover all communities to ensure public safety. The measure, currently in a study committee as Bill No 2085, would remove population-based qualifications and require written permits for all new taxi operators.
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Hagerstown
Abortion Clinic Hit With $3.5 Million Civil Suit
In Washington, a $3.5 million civil action targets a District of Columbia abortion clinic and its doctor. Plaintiff Lupe McDowell alleges her 11-year-old daughter Rita died from an incomplete abortion performed there. The defendants named include the Columbia Family Planning Clinic and Sherman.
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District of Columbia
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Rita
Abe Blenaan
Dnhant Sherman
Columbia Family Planning Clinic
Frederick County Bicentennial backs five projects and flag design
The Frederick County Bicentennial Committee endorsed five local projects at its March meeting and the Frederick County Commissioners approved a redesigned county flag by James Pearl. Pearl's updated design now awaits Maryland legislature approval. The FCBC also outlined plans for a four day touring program and a high profile Armed Services Caravan welcome on April 22.
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Thomas Johnson
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Metro discovers noontime rush hour in Washington
Officials of Washington's new Metro subway faced an unexpected noon rush on its first regular day. The 4.6 mile route drew far more riders than anticipated, with roughly 7,000 passengers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The spokesman called the turnout both pleasing and surprising as workers and others filled trains by 8 p.m.
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Metro
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Green Valley Seeks School Closure Debate Near Urbana
Residents voiced anger at a school board over portable classrooms and a delayed new campus. The two-mile Green Valley site and seven miles from Urbana Elementary sparked questions about timing, with parents demanding plans and safer facilities for students.
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Urban policy clash and school boundary debate spark local concerns
A political and education clash unfolds as candidates discuss urban development financing and city partnerships. Voters hear about a national development bank and urban corps amid worries over housing, crime, and unemployment. In Green Valley, school crowding prompts calls to redraw district lines to ease overcrowding while Urbana Elementary expands to 740 capacity. parents urged involvement and continued public meetings.
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Fogie
Carol Young
Urbana
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