Traffic deaths in 1994 rise despite safety efforts
The article notes 1994 highway fatalities remained high amid rising vehicle miles and vehicle mix. It cites a breakdown from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety showing more deaths in pickups and utility vehicles, more motorcycle deaths, and higher occupant deaths across most vehicle types. Younger and oldest drivers face the highest risk, while airbags and safety devices gain use. Total deaths reach 40,676.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Let the people decide on school board control in Frederick County
Charles E Hubbard argues for public hearings and a referendum on whether county commissioners or an elected board should govern Frederick County Schools. He urges residents to choose government by the people to protect funding, staffing, and student interests amid proposed appointments by commissioners.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Annapolis
James Cartlidge
Cartlidge
Frederick County
United States of America
Charles E. Hubbard
Middletown
Divisive affirmative action dominates early election chatter
The Third Circuit hears a high profile case over a Piscataway New Jersey school layoff. A white teacher Sharon Taxman is let go while Debra Williams, a black teacher, remains. The dispute centers on diversity goals versus past discrimination. Critics call the case reverse discrimination. supporters invoke race aware layoffs. The debate echoes Wygant v Jackson and current court trends on diversity.
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FDR
America
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Republican Congress
Justice Department
Piscataway
N.J
Sharon Taxman
Debra Williams
Civil Rights
Deval Patrick
Supreme Court
Wygant v. Jackson Board of Education
Lewis Powell
Powell
Sandra Day O'Comnor
Piscataway School Board
Stephen Krausner
Third Circuit
Piscataway Township
Yale Law School
Paul Gewirtz
Wall Street Journal
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Frederick servicemen due to arrive in New York aboard the Queen Mary
The Associated Press lists 12 area servicemen from Frederick and nearby towns set to reach New York on the Queen Mary including Major Robert C. Kingsland S/Sgt Guy L. Ernest Donald L. Young and others. The piece also notes a Bicentennial Edition letter of congratulation, museum exhibits extended, Fort Detrick poison container rumors, FFA Sweetheart contest finalists from Thurmont Emmitsburg, and county action to ship used tires to Ocean City for an artificial reef.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert C. Kingsland
Guy L. Ernest
Donald L. Young
Frederick
Francis Q. Harshman
Myersville
Roger Nusbaum
Mount Airy
Silbert Faulders
Boonsboro
Oscar L. Myers
Westminster
Elvin M. Keller
Middletown
Harold M. Bennett
Paul C. Whipp
New York City
Frederick News- Post
Frederick County Historical Society
West Patrick and
Jefferson Streets
Fort Detrick
Ernest P. Magaha Jr
Central Intelligence Agency
New York Times
Frederick County
Ocean City
Atlantic
Save costumes for Halloween conflicting with city remarks
An African-American mother and grandmother criticizes Alderman Sally Murphy for comments she says are disturbing while referencing a Rainbow raid with police. She questions forgiveness for slavery and notes ongoing systemic issues in the penal system. She suggests period attire for a 1995 city anniversary.
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Sally Murphy
Modern B movie figure Willie Mahone sparks local debate
The writer ridicules Willie Mahone for portraying persistent racial oppression in Frederick. They cite his complaints about black representation in the police, a KKK tied demolition derby entry, and the Sabers and Roses Ball, arguing the issues are overblown and the response is cosmetic.
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Willie Mahone
Mr. Mahone
Frederick
Mahone
KKK
Letters on Slavery and Inclusive City Government
Beverly M. Harstad argues slavery is not a black‑only issue and calls for end to apologies. She urges Mayor Grimes to move beyond divisive politics and open Frederick city government to all ethnic groups, highlighting capable Black residents ready to serve in advisory roles.
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Mahone
Frederick
Grimes
Sabers and Roses Ball sparks critique of Frederick leaders
A letter to Mayor Jim Grimes argues Frederick treats black residents as castoffs and demands respect. The writer says the closed meeting at City Hall failed to address racial perception and the broader impact of the Sabers and Roses Ball on the community. The critique stresses inclusion and accountability by city leaders.
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City Hall
Jim Grimes
Grimes
Frederick
Cloud trails and porch observations prompt weather hypotheses
A letter response discusses sightings of long narrow clouds from high flying aircraft. The writer jokes about graffiti in the sky and suggests researching whether disappearing vapor trails could affect storms, noting they lack a porch of their own.
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Mildred Michael
Frederick Post
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume and space. some are edited for taste or length. Poetry religious verse or copies of other letters are not published.
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Frederick
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Tammy Kerns
Naomi Weimer
Brenda Keilholtz
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