Thomas faces grilling over abortion privacy stance
Senate hearing on Clarence Thomas amid questions about whether the constitutional right to privacy includes a woman’s right to abortion. Thomas declines direct ruling, saying answering would affect his ability to judge. Metzenbaum accuses him of selective comments as Thurmond defends probing limits. Bush praises opening testimony and Thomas’s composure as he heads toward a landmark nomination.
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Diverse Black Views on Supreme Court Nominee Clarence Thomas
Frederick County residents express mixed to strong opinions on Clarence Thomas as Senate hearings begin. Dredden cites concern over philosophy and abortion and civil rights stances while Sturdivant supports his fairness after experiences with discrimination. Nickens calls for rejection citing perceived conservatism and EEOC record. Thornton remains ambivalent, citing injustices faced by Blacks and concerns on abortion and affirmative action. Hughes opposes due to views on quotas and ongoing discrimination realities.
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Hostage talks advance as Israel frees Arab prisoners
UN Secretary General Perez de Cuellar pressed mediation as Israel freed 51 Arab prisoners amid pro Iranist demands for more concessions. Israel cited the missing Israeli serviceman’s death as a factor and returned nine Arab bodies to Lebanon.
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Clear and cooler tonight with near 5 to 00 low
A brief weather note reports a cool night with lows around 5 to 00 and a Thursday forecast of highs near 98. The fragment mentions Western Maryland weather and some unrelated stray words about recipes and a page reference.
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Legality of I-270 drug checkpoint debated
Debates over the legality of a drug checkpoint on I-270 near Park Mills Road last June after 35 Frederick County arrests. Judge Fred erick Bower ruled police stops valid though defense argued overreach. Tenacious trials yielded seven convictions, eight acquittals, and varied outcomes on probation and docket status. Police seized $5,135, 10 vehicles. one BMW contained marijuana seeds. Many arrested were Grateful Dead fans returning from D C, with operation lasting 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and dog sniffs used outside vehicles. The presenting prosecutors argued legality of stops, searches, and canine alerts, while defense contended coercive tactics and nonconsensual searches.
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Citizens urge approval of APF ordinance in Frederick County
About 70 residents urged Frederick County commissioners to adopt an adequate public facilities ordinance after the Planning Commission narrowly denied it by a 4-3 vote. Supporters cite roads schools water and sewer needs while noting funding and service adequacy concerns.
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Baker sees Soviet Cuba troop pull as substantial step
Secretary of State James Baker after a Moscow news conference with Mikhail Gorbachev called Moscow's pledge to withdraw Soviet troops from Cuba a very substantial step. He noted it could sway U.S. public opinion and support for aid, as Gorbachev urged new talks on a Soviet training brigade and democracy moves in the USSR.
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