Arson Fire at TJ High School Sparks Community Fallout
Frederick County School leaders note damages extend beyond bricks as 1700 guests once occupied TJ High’s auditorium. Jeannette Lin, class president, calls the blaze a deliberate attack on students, erasing past trophies while smoke-related health effects linger for months. Principal Dr. Michael Riley urges tailored sentencing.
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FCC Students Plan State Wide Petition Over Budget
FCC staff pledge no watering down of education as talks with Maryland community colleges begin. United Community Colleges in Maryland forms to circulate a petition across the state. Banners read Cut Today Pay Tomorrow Education First and SOS Save Our School as students rally amid a fiscal crisis.
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Four charged in drug violations by city police
Frederick police arrested Larry W. Lidie 43 of Reels Mill Road and three others, Ronald D. Nikirk M of Discovery Boulevard Walkersville Keith G. Fisher 31 of Frederick and Annette M. Stabler 32 of no fixed address. All faced crack possession conspiracy and related counts. Lidie also charged with distribution and possession with intent.
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Reels Mill Road
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Thomas Family Testimony Clouds Clarence Thomas Hearing
Testimony in the Clarence Thomas hearings centers on alleged pressure to date, crude remarks about breast size, and an uninvited visit to a woman’s apartment. Ms Wright’s claims and Hill’s prior allegations converge as Democrats rush to schedule more witnesses and President Bush weighs in.
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Masonry Firm Quits After Repeated Wall Flaws At Schools
Gyurisin says the masonry company built walls without string lines causing uneven joints and many fixes. Inspectors ordered tear downs six times. portico issues led to the firm quitting and a replacement hired. Maintenance chief notes cosmetic issues in two Waynesboro and structural gaps in Frederick County schools. the district sought reimbursement, lamenting loss of time and quality.
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Lawmakers weigh quick release of plan amid education fears
Legislators debated a compromise to curtail local aid, risking cuts to education, police, and fire funding. The package limits state support for social security and teacher retirement, saving about 20 million, and lowers public assistance and aid to families with dependent children to 1989 levels, saving 8.6 million.
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King plagiarism panel weighs Nobel laureate's legacy
A Boston panel found Dr. Martin Luther King Jr plagiarized parts of his 1955 dissertation but says his civil rights leadership remains credible. The panel urges Boston University to consider rescinding the doctorate while noting the work's scholarly value. Provost Jon Weastling supports the committee's recommendations.
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U N team probes Iraq for hydrogen bomb clues in Baghdad
U N and IAEA inspectors fly to Iraq to assess evidence of a hydrogen bomb project. They cite Lithium-6 found at the Al Athir facility 40 miles south of Baghdad as a possible sign of a prolonged program. The team led by Dimitri Perricos plans a 12 day mission.
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