Maryland seat belt push returns as 1989 air bag deadline looms
The Maryland General Assembly faced a serious bid to require seat belt use, opposed by automakers who fear mandatory airbags as costly and market-inflating. States with two thirds population must pass belt laws to void federal air bag rules, with California’s pending law complicating the path. Analysts note belts save lives, and a renewed push is expected when the legislature reconvenes, amid suspicions of Detroit-led conspiracies and industry efforts to delay.
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Department of Transportation
New York
New Jersey
Missouri
North Carolina
Hawaii
Texas
Connecticu
Louisiana
Michigan
New Mexico
Indiana
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Tka
Heavnel Highway Traffic Safety Administration
California
Federal Department of Transportation
DOT
Fort Carolina
America
Solons
Detroit
Bridge Between Life and Death Reflections Note on Local Crash
David W. Arnold of Emmanuel Alliance Church recalls a fatal bridge crash near Frederick. He praises Frederick police and EMS responders, describes prayers with injured victims, and urges all to consider the bridge between life and death and the hope of life everlasting through Christ.
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Frederick
Emmanuel Alliance Church
Christ
David W. Arnold Emmanuel Alliance Church
GAO slams Legal Services practices linked to Morrison group
The GAO found that New Haven Legal Assistance and the South Central Connecticut Legal Services Corps maintained overlapping boards and staff, with the parent and subsidiary sharing offices and funds. The report suggests the arrangement allowed activities potentially prohibited under grant rules and urges treating the parent as subject to the same restrictions. Morrison defended actions as in good faith and warned against partisan use of the report.
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Congress
Legal Services Corp
General Accounting Office
Congressional Audit Agency
Orrin Hatch
Utah
GAO
Rela
New Haven
Bruce Morrison
D-Conn
Morrison
New Haven Legal Assistance Association
South Central
Tony Capaccio
GAQ
Frederick County Bands to Attend UM Band Day at Byrd Stadium
Four Frederick County high school bands Brunswick Frederick Middletown and Thurmont organize to join the 13th annual University of Maryland band day at Byrd Stadium alongside fifty state bands totaling 4000 musicians majorettes and color guards. YOC student Vicky Hildebrand Thurmont High worked for the National Park Service this summer and aims to pass a Civil Service exam. A display of shark teeth from May by St John’s student August Selckmann Jr shows fossils from Calvert Cliffs Calvert County.
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University of Maryland
Byrd Stadium
Brunswick
N. Linwood Siebert
Frederick
Robert F. Doster
Middletown
Jerry Marone
Thurmont
Thomas W. Fugate
Youth Opportunity Campaign
YOC
Vicky Hildebrand
Thurmont High School
National Park Service
Park Service
C. Burr Arty Library
St. John’s
August E. Selckmann Jr
Calvert Cliffs
Calvert County
Redskins Tickets and a Long Waiting List Story
Robin Ficker recalls his long wait for Washington Redskins season tickets starting from 1969. He tracks ballot numbers rising from 1942 in 1972 to 350 and 240 in later years, noting expansion of end zone seats in 1971 and the team reaching the Super Bowl. He mentions his career, family, and Groves Cut Rate Liquor owner’s ticket status amid the 50th season milestone.
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Tony Glares
Rfk Stadium
Billy
Sonny
Tony
Redskins
Washington
Frederick
BoE letters highlight pay and morale concerns at Frederick schools
Readers note that while two letters compare salaries, the core issue remains underpayment and morale among BoE staff. Behind teachers and admins are long-serving, skilled workers often unseen by parents. The board aims to address teachers union concerns and recognize dedicated staff despite low pay.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Boe
Barbers Face State Exam Law Sparks Baltimore Challenge
A state law requiring barber license renewals to include a physical exam faced challenges in Baltimore as barbers plan to resist and risk arrest. The Baltimore Barbers Association arranged free legal counsel with three prominent lawyers for those refusing compliance. Former Gov. Albert C. Ritchie suffered an eye inflammation forcing a week in darkness, missing Constitution Day events. A Tom Thumb wedding was set for JOOF Hall in Adamstown with dresses from 1873 onward presented by the Rainbow Class. A Grayson R. Cline birthday party near Myersville honored their son Richard’s second year with many relatives attending.
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Baltimore Barbers’ Association
Albert C. Ritchie
Boston
Joof Hall
Adamstown
Adamstown Church School
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Potomac Valley Youth Association
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Agency Services Inc
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Jim Fauntleroy
Columbia Liquors
Mid Atlantic Finance Corp
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Robert Snyder
Columbia Sports World
Frederick American Legion
Francis Scott Key
Welcome Aboard Travel Agency
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Knoxville
Robert Wallace
D. Copley News Service
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Parents Who Care
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Copley News Service
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Myersville
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