Amnesty International highlights U S human rights concerns
Amnesty International’s latest report cites problems within the United States including police brutality, mistreatment of prisoners, death penalty criticism, asylum seeker incarceration, and high tech control devices. It notes use of stun devices and pepper spray, urging adherence to international standards while affirming respect for law enforcement.
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Glendening’s gall and political flip flops scrutinized
In a sharp critique, the writer brands Governor Parris Glendening the epitome of gall as he pursues a second term. He accuses Glendening of wasteful spending, duplicity on Clinton and tax promises, and pandering to Black voters while courting suburban voters. The piece targets Glendening’s integrity and campaign tactics as reckless and self-serving.
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Global reactions to Clinton Lewinsky affair ripple worldwide
Scripps Howard News Service notes foreign leaders and media commentators deplore the U S focus on the Monica Lewinsky matter and its $40 million probe. Desmond Tutu, Christopher Patten, Helmut Kohl, and Paris and Berlin media voices mock American morality and voyeurism while urging restraint and privacy.
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Maryland Knight honor and Hood College film cast noted
The Lost Stirrup Riding Club plans to award the Maryland Knight at Frederick Fairgrounds. Hood College seniors acted in Help from the Library at Brodbeck Hall with other Hood graduates and local residents. The Weather Bureau forecast frost risk overnight as 35 to 36 degrees. Sallyanne Trapane was crowned 1978 Color Fest queen at Catoctin High. State Senator Edward B Thomas faced GOP leadership criticism over Bever ly Byron’s candidacy for the sixth district. A federal group and USPS saved East Patrick Street post office from demolition while studying future use. Congress passed the Omnibus Parks Bill funding Meridian Battlefield Park Antietam expansions and C and O Canal National Parks.
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Band caused ruckus at In The Street festival
Frederck's In The Street festival booked Annapolis band Mary Prankster known for talent and outspoken language. After a warned performance and a public obscenity ordinance, officials cut the set after five songs despite promises to allow adults. Audience and organizers clash over the censorship. Julia Lofstrand Myersville.
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Phil Tang
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Selon
Case delays and police solvability critique in Frederick
A reader mourns a missing daughter and condemns Frederick police for failing to solve major cases while praising quick drug busts. The letter laments slow progress on a Westridge Shopping Center murder and questions ongoing investigations, urging accountability ahead of anniversaries.
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Frederick readers warn about police investigation delays
A resident writes that in May 1998 a large sum was stolen from a Frederick store and police, given witnesses and details, slowed investigative progress. The writer condemns belittling conduct and calls for closure, while praising officials who denied a permit for a rave party citing drug and alcohol risk. The letter concludes with a law enforcement endorsement of cautious event promotion.
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Frederick
Not a rave response to festival permit questions
Richard F Cody replies on behalf of the Maryland State Police Licensing Division about an Outdoor Music Festival Permit for an Aug 22 event. He notes the promoter lacked a security contract and medical services plan amid a 5,000-guest estimate, with inadequate parking arrangements across U.S. 15 and a high speed roadway, raising safety concerns.
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Courteous Driving Plea About Hazardous Junctions
Shane Powers of Brunswick urges drivers near Balenger Creek Pike to yield at exits to U S 340 and 170 to U S 440 to prevent merging hazards. He notes signs read yield and calls for safer, courteous behavior to ease traffic at the troublesome intersections downtown Frederick route.
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with writer name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published and submissions may be edited for space or content.
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