Bush outlines comprehensive plan to fight drug crime nationally
In his Oval Office debut, President Bush proposes a broad National Drug Strategy that avoids new long term programs yet boosts enforcement aid by doubling state and local funding, raises treatment spending, adds education money, and creates housing related crime funds. The plan targets users, suppliers, and foreign narcotics, with penalties for driving privileges and federal policy requirements for money recipients. The measure echoes past anti drug efforts while promising sustained commitment.
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Opening Day Reflections On School Life And Ed Reform
A nostalgic column recalls opening day scenes with families guiding children to school on a perfect autumn morning. It contrasts past basics like lunch pails and simple notebooks with modern tech, reflects on parental involvement, discipline changes, and debates the value of public education and reform efforts.
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Trash yields clues in FDA scandal
The FDA faces a widening scandal as Charles Chang of the generic drug division and other chemists plead guilty to taking illicit gifts from drug firms. Private investigators hired by Mylan Laboratories traced corruption from Chang’s trash through receipts and documents, exposing favors in the rushed generic drug approvals process.
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Michel Aono
Zoning permit issued for filling station near Carroll Park
Board of Zoning Appeals grants permit to Camden J Ramsburg for a filling station on West Patrick Street adjoining Carroll Park after objections by Chairman Jacob Kutzback about trucks blocking sidewalks. Edward J Smith and others oppose sightlines and razing old buildings on West Hatrick Street. Wheat and corn prices rise amid European war. Dewm and Bugie Corps of Planets Scott Key Post 1 American Legion parade closes Berkeley Springs festival with John Engle and officers.
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Lawrence Willard
Floyd Wise
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Lawrence Phebus
Ruby Boone
Peggy Arris
Chase by Frederick and state police over fraud suspects
Twenty years ago two cashiers chased a man and a woman who fled after passing fraudulent checks at the Prospect Center branch of Fredericktown Bank. The male suspect, a convicted murderer sought for parole violation, was believed to be involved. They eluded the cashiers near Mount Airy.
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Polecat Problems In Frederick County Neighborhood Nuisance Pets
Local residents report skunks and opossums causing nocturnal disturbances in Myersville and nearby neighborhoods. Animal Control and DNR support are limited. homeowners are advised to trap and dispose of animals themselves. A resident used a borrowed live trap catching a black and white polecat, a neighborhood cat, and a large ferocious cat before releasing the animals after admonition. The account criticizes lack of coordination and suggests private pest extermination as the practical option.
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Letters to the Editor on growth and fees in Myersville
The letter suggests apportioning county builder impact fees to the Animal Control Center to address growth pressures. It proposes caution for residents after dark and advocates self-sufficiency, mentioning a local figure likened to a hunter and trapper.
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Meshack Browning
Frederick resident calls for focus on community issues over weed problem
A Frederick taxpayer urges the local government to address long standing concerns beyond a recurring garbage and weed issue. He argues the commission should tackle broader community needs and avoid new burdens on tax dollars. The message names David Froippron of Mount Airy as a referenced individual.
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Frederick
Wrong people to pay for AIDS care in new Medicare bill
A letter argues that Congress new Medicare bill will shift catastrophic AIDS costs to aging and retired Americans. The writer warns this will cause bankruptcy for seniors who saved for their golden years. They claim young people primarily contract AIDS and die in years, making the burden unfair.
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Sen Jease Helms
Man Charged With Selling Crack Accomplice Escapes
A Frederick reader laments the citys war on drugs criticizing police efforts and suggesting resources be reallocated to curb trafficking. He notes high arrest rates at John Hanson Apartments and questions effectiveness, calling for stronger community cooperation and policy changes.
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