Editorial calls for tougher repeat drunk driving laws in Maryland
An Annapolis editorial criticizes Maryland for lax repeat offender laws after a ten time drunk driving accused Brenda Lee Sawyer injures a state trooper. The piece urges voters to demand pledges from candidates to tighten penalties and cites federal funding links and prior fatal crashes as justification for harsher action.
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Sawyer
Ms. Sawyer
Annapolis
Maryland
Brenda Lee Sawyer
Caroll County
Brenda Lee
Strange autumn weather hits Frederick and region
Author recounts unusual mid autumn in Maryland and the Deep South parallels. Drought breaks to showers then persistent fog and heat in New Orleans area. Storms bring tornadoes in northern Louisiana, while oil markets soften prices. Federal alert and National Guard activation loom as insecurity rises amid wild weather and economic shifts.
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Maryland
Frederick
Heain
Mediterranean
Cairo
Egypt
Rome
Rog
Camphill
Hue Royale
Mississippi
Dickson Square
St. Louis Cathedral
North Market Street
Ntl
Ram Opec
Soviet Union
Vladimir Putin
Russia
Mexia
Germany
Louisiana
National post-Black
Federal
Dvernment
Nationaluard Aid Army
Pushkin
A Policeman’s Lot and Public Respect in Modern Times
The piece argues police face low public respect yet deserve support as heroes. It cites crime statistics, praises officer bravery post 9 11, and calls for a truce and reform. Personal anecdotes compare city police goodwill to citizen attitudes, urging mutual appreciation and better conduct.
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United States
Rodney Dangerfield
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Winchester and Reese Warner trapped in ditch collapse
John L Kinna and Reese Warner, a Johnsville plumber, worked on Biggs Avenue at the Catoctin Estates site when an eight foot wall gave way. Warner escaped, fellow workers freed Kinna, who was hospitalized with cuts and a fractured right shoulder. Separate items note a Victor Cullen State Hospital theater production of Fresh Fields, Dailey Funeral Home arrangements, the start of Sunday sales post blue laws, a Maryland deer season opening buck total, and Damascus High School Harders winning the state class B football title.
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John L. Kinna
Winchester St
Reese Warner
Johnsvitle
Biggs Avenue
Catoctin Estates
Warner
Mr Kinna
Victor Cullen State Hospital
Ivor Novello
Winchester Hall
Grimes press clash sparks reader letters over coverage
Readers attack The Frederick News-Post for bias in reporting Mayor Jim Grimes comments on terror and loss. They compare coverage to political ads, accuse editors of shaping news, and question watchdog roles while noting mixed reactions to Grimes and Jennifer Daugherty.
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Jim Grimes
News-Post
Jim
Dim Grimes
Frederick County
Democratic State Central Committee
Congress
de Frederick Mews-Post
Frederick News-Post
Grimes
Hle Gaselle
Jennifer Daugherty
the Mirror
Letters praise for Frederick mayor and cautions on dissent
Kathleen Burtnen commends Frederick Mayor Grimes and urges recognizing his accomplishments. Peter Samuel of Frederick counters with concerns about divisive rhetoric and urges readers to reflect before voicing opinion amid Israel’s role in global affairs.
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Frederick
Grimes
Lawyers and activists clash over state gay rights referendum
William L. Herron argues that the ACLU and gay rights groups block a state petition for a referendum on gay rights legislation. He claims constitutional provisions and procedures allow opposition and quote lawyers steering the battle to defeat the ballot effort.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Gutless wonders on hunting season in Frederick County
Resident Sara Lowe of Tanevtowh declares hunters trespass on her property during hunting season. She reports deer guts left behind, dogs sickened, and warns unauthorized people to stay off her land. She urges police to arrest trespassers.
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Frederick County
Divisive tirade on Israel sparks debate in press
The writer references Roy Meacham and disputes a long standing anti Israel claim about an American warship. He argues Israel was not targeting the U S ship and notes recent friendly fire incidents in modern conflicts to illustrate the hazards of war and misidentification.
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Israel
United States
Roy Meacham
America
Middle East
U.S
Persian Gulf
Belgrade
Republicans Grasp at Blame After Anthrax Scare
The piece argues Republicans latch onto blaming Bill Clinton for the anthrax mess and national woes. It notes conservatives hold the White House but have little to celebrate, suggesting a struggle to find a unifying stance amid ongoing crises.
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Benard Colling
Bill Clinton
Collins
White House
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Boston
Newsperger
Enterprize Asst
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Dailey Funeral Home
Harry E. Carty Company
E. Patrick St
Damascus High School
Harders
Great Mills
Steve Iiuhart Wevderick
Kathleen Burtnen Treederick
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William L. Herron Frederick
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