World Press Freedom Day highlights dangers for journalists
Tim Kenny notes 27 journalists died covering the news in 1997, adding to the Journalists Memorial alongside 1,000 names. He cites Argentine photographer Jose Luis Cabezas tortured and killed, with violence marked by Latin America’s record last year as ten journalists lost their lives there.
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Ragtime at National Theatre A must see production
Roy Meachum hails Ragtime at Washington's National Theatre as a once in a lifetime event with superb casting, direction, and score. He highlights Alton Fitzgerald White and Dariesia Dearcy among standout performers and urges readers to secure tickets before summer’s end.
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Why weapons laws won’t curb murders say critics
A perspective arguing that banning 60 assault weapon types will barely affect homicide. It cites fatherless families, declines in religion, and a permissive culture as root causes, urging society to address family structure, morality, and media responsibility to reduce killings.
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Frederick airport grant approved by mayor in Maryland
Frederick Mayor Lloyd C. Culler signed an agreement granting 46300 toward construction and development of Frederick's municipal airport. Nearby, 80 year old Calvin E. Fry, famed as Uncle Cal, reminisces at the Jefferson harness shop where he began work in 1886. Barbara Hunley and Nancy Bavis, students at Washington College, track a suspect in dormitory thefts across Maryland and beyond. State Police arrest a car full of stolen clothing and valuables. Eastalco fluoride monitoring contract comments surface as Altmax halts a third potline. First Baptist Church of Monrovia narrowly escapes fire thanks to prompt local firefighting. damages around 3000.
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Virginia
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California
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John Carnochan
Eastalco
Frederick County
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New Market
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Senator Ferguson Votes For SB 194 In 1998 Session
Maryland Senator Timothy Ferguson voted in favor of SB 194 enabling expedited absolute divorce for married citizens facing domestic violence. He supported an amendment to require reconciliation attempts, which was dropped by the conference committee. Ferguson backed the revised SB 194 on the Senate floor.
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Frederick County considers reappointing Floyd and appointing Waterman and White
The Frederick County Commissioners are urged to reappoint Richard Floyd to the Planning Commission and appoint Sue Waterman to the same body and Robert White to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The trio are praised as dedicated volunteers who have promoted citizen input and balanced growth, with Floyd noted for opposition to overburdened infrastructure and expertise in stormwater and wireless issues.
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Letters on local planning roles and tobacco policy debate
The letter writers discuss candidates for county planning and zoning boards, praising Floyd and Waterman and noting White seeks the Board of Zoning Appeals. A political smoke policy proposal suggests phasing out smoking with a yearly age increase, arguing to protect youth and transition tobacco workers, attributed to Kurt Heckman and Mark Bello.
Urban parkland stake sparks debate over Urbana 250 acre project
The Frederick News-Post reports May 1 that Rodgers & Associates' rep Mark Friis calls the Urbana land too valuable for parks while supporters insist mandatory park land must be set aside. William H. Smith voices opposition to the project and developer influence.
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State police urge turnout signals on final approach
A State Police spokesman notes state law requires vehicle signal use for the last 100 feet before turning if traffic or nearby vehicles are affected. Editor David Reeser highlights turn signal compliance and vehicle safety, contrasting cost of a light bulb with a possible fender bender.
Phased in plan to end tobacco use faces questions
The discussion centers on a phased plan to curb tobacco use amid Clinton administration controversy over teen smoking. The author questions the sincerity of anti smoking rhetoric and argues for a complete phase out rather than gradual limits.
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Jeers letters policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer name home address and home and business phones. Space limits mean not all letters are published and poems religious verses or copies of other letters are not accepted. Send by mail fax or email to the listed addresses.
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Nine sworn in as auxiliary police in Frederick
Nine members of the Uniform Volunteer Auxiliary of the Frederick Police Department were sworn in on Tuesday night. Mayor Jim Grimes praised the class as highly motivated and a tremendous gift of time. Graduates include William W. Dennie Walter E Frey Elizabeth A. Staley Jay C. Toney Michael J. Lyons Charles B. Jones Jr Judy Hallman Melissa S. Queenin and Arthur J. Lyles. The civilians will assist officers at events with traffic control and act as an extra set of eyes and ears, though they do not perform police duties. two vehicles support city patrols.
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Schroeder named to dean's list at UNC Chapel Hill
Katherine Schroeder daughter of Dr and Mrs Stephen Schroeder of Tamsville was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a sophomore. The Uniform Volunteer Auxiliary of the Frederick Police Department was sworn in Tuesday night. From left are William Dennie Judy Hallman Charles Jones Jr Mike Lyons Melissa S Queenin Elizabeth Staley and J C Toney. ROCKVILLE Population at the Juvenile Detention Center sharply increased prompting calls for prevention programs and new detention space. County officials cite overcrowding at Noyes center as stress rises among youths and risk of conflict. The center now houses up to 80+. A 1998 Justice Agenda urges more detention space and alternative programs to ease crowding and notes plans to reuse the Montgomery County Detention Center for juveniles after Clarksburg jail opens. The agenda emphasizes community-based programs and early intervention including Day Journeys, a post‑school program for girls and boys.
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Alfred D. Noyes
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Shriver urges Democrats to lead world toward peace
Sargent Shriver told a room of Democratic women at Normandie Farm that the United States holds a colossal opportunity to transform the world from warlike to peaceful. He said the nation is the colossus of power and urged action to achieve a century without major war, stressing the role of women in mobilizing support and leadership for peace.
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