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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1992
Page
5
At a Frederick County public hearing about the 1994 1999 Capital Improvement Program, only two parents attended, suggesting broad agreement with a $122 million blueprint for five years of school construction. The piece urges timely execution but notes observers could have spoken up earlier.
A diverse group led by Keith Lee forms the Concerned Citizens for Racial Justice to press City Hall for minority hiring, oversight, and a watchdog commission over police practices. They clash with officials over funding and inclusion of the police chief in plans, while aiming to prevent racial injustice locally.
A series of shocking juvenile crime cases from various states highlights a surge in violent youth offenses. The report discusses rising arrests for murder and aggravated assault from the late 1980s to 1990 and questions whether the current juvenile justice system appropriately holds youths accountable.
Joseph Perkins argues that youths who commit rape, murder, or armed robbery should be tried and sentenced as adults rather than protected by juvenile law. He contends rehabilitation cannot excuse violent crimes and urges harsher penalties to protect public safety. Perkins writes as a columnist for The San Diego Union Tribune.
Elizabeth A Solderes of Frederick defends Maryland’s mandatory community service for students, arguing 75 hours over grades seven to twelve teaches empathy and addresses social ills. She says the program benefits youths, contrasts with self interested views, and urges involvement over apathy.
Fifty years ago on September 14 1842 the Frederick County Republican Central Committee reorganized in the Circuit Court room with Alderman Russell H McCain re-elected chairman. Other officers named include Raymond T Kelly Helena Stauffer E Austin James Emmett R Bowlus and Benjamin L Shuff. The piece also notes peanuts shortage and a town meeting in Myersville, air quality ordinance by the county commissioners, a contest for Catoctin High FFA Sweetheart, and delayed helicopter EMS service at Frederick Baracks set to start Sept 15 delayed to early October.
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Kelly Fitzpatrick argues for a fuller view of Frederick County history rooted in Monocacy Battlefield memory and immigrant influences from Europe. Archives at Mount St Mary’s highlight Victoire Vincendiere and her nephew Enoch Lowe, while local narratives honor lesser-known communities beyond Gettysburg and Antietam.
A Frederick County reader argues teachers labor beyond the call while negotiations on pay grant less. Parents’ understanding varies as some appreciate classroom presence. others view absences as selfish. He urges parent volunteers and cooperative trust to boost children’s education. Jeff Richardson notes.
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