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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1987
Page
3
The article discusses Timothy Jackson Allen, a 24-year-old repeat armed robber, who was convicted by an 11 to 1 verdict after his attorney agreed to nonunanimity. It notes potential hung jury risks and calls for reconsideration of majorité requirements while highlighting the sentencing as 40 years.
Frederick News-Post bureau chief Bob Reid reports on Maryland state plans to fund prisons at about 328 million over a decade while school construction may reach 500 million in five years. The piece details overcrowded facilities, high per inmate costs, and a plan to tear down and replace the penitentiary and House of Correction with new beds and reintegration facilities, arguing for local funding shifts to support schools.
A Washington story recalls James M Beggs once leading General Dynamics space efforts under Reagan, wrongly indicted by Justice Department prosecutors over a DIVAD gun contract dispute. The case collapsed after misinterpretation and flawed legal steps, leaving Beggs exonerated but financially and reputationally damaged.
Mrs. Mary McGollerick of New Market won the statewide Maryland Farm Bureau speaking contest with Mrs. David H. Young of Middletown as runner up. The victor advances to December regional competition in Chicago against southern state speakers. A double barreled shotgun was recovered and returned to its owner by a News-Post ad. Aldermen in Frederick did not override Mayor Culler's veto on parking meter zones and on securing 150 meters from M H Rhodes Inc. About 1,000 attended Mrs. Rhoda C. Stevens belongings sale with receipts totaling 3865.35. Auction prices ranged from 150 to 250 dollars for horses, cows 42 to 119.50, shoats 6 to 22, hogs 26 to 46. Shuttler wagon sold for 107.50, horse rake for 17.50. Community Action Committee appointed Charles Stanton as program director for New London project. Backers planned to rally in Baltimore protesting federal curtailment of the War on Poverty. county to be asked to provide 10 percent cash grant affecting community programs. Renovation of Governor Thomas Johnson mansion finished with 347,068 spent on wiring, plumbing, and air conditioning. a 2,000 chandelier and a large oriental rug from former Gov. Albert C. Ritchie era featured in the reception room.
Ralph de Toledano critiques modern yuppies and money managers while arguing the 1929 crash differed from today. He blames Democratic and Republican blocs for delaying monetary reforms, defends Hoover, and contends 1987 parallels do not hold despite panic and tax debates.
The essay notes high airline fares with examples from Pan Am and American, a $1050 round trip to Los Angeles, and a cheap $109 coach fare to Washington that would be cheaper via a two-leg route. Rooney recalls Hollywood access, a Beverly Hills stay costing more than earlier weeks, and the crowded San Diego Freeway. He quips about Californians driving constantly, suggests a governor’s mass car exodus, and contrasts California and New York dining.
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