What are prisons for in Maryland politics today
Maryland’s correctional system dominates this year’s gubernatorial race with Republican Robert Pascal urging harsher, more effective punishment. The piece argues prisons reflect society and the judiciary, urging targeted incarceration of violent offenders, restitution for nonviolent criminals, and systemic reform to reduce cost and crime while maintaining safety.
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Maryland
Robert Pascal
Harry R. Hughes
Hughes
Conun Gramet
Gov. Hughes
Time Magazine
Cremhe
Stenebergh
Justice Department
Nodge Hamnady
of Maryland
Hagerstown
Baltimore City
Ing
Uwi
OPEC on the brink as oil prices and unity crumble
Washington analyst cites a looming collapse of OPEC amid a global oil glut. The Arab oil nations face revenue pressures as nonmembers gain market leverage and U.S. imports from the Middle East plunge from 3.7 million to 1.1 million barrels daily between 1977 and early 1982.
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Washington
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
White House
R.J.P
Opec Sheiks
United States
U.S. Oi
Middle East
International Cartel
Mexico
King Oil
Lucette Lagnado
Saudi Arabia
Letters to the editor challenge bias at The News-Post
Readers voice complaints about sports coverage and salaries in Maryland and national scenes. They urge fairness in reporting on Middletown Williamsport game and comment on education pay, oil politics in Saudi Arabia, and White House staff dynamics. The letters reflect community concerns on priorities, journalism, and politics.
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Frederick County
News-Post
Middletown
Williamsport
Maryland
White House
Elizabeth Dole
Queen Elizabeth
Dole
Wendy Borcherdt
Reagan
Borcherdt
Department of Education
Boreherdt
Dee Ann Jepsen
Roger Jepsen
Alona
First Day Registration and Local Elections Mentioned
The article notes yesterday as the first day of registration in the welfare show and a local election for candidates. It mentions graduation exercises at Springfield State Hospital and the Sykesville Training School for Nurses, along with stock market activity and community journalism praise. The letter from Wilbur L. Ford Jr congratulates winners and urges November voting, while a long open letter clarifies criteria for Frederick County Landmarks plaques and honors. It also includes a plea from Artemis House Wright about recovering two plants and condemns recent plant thefts, describing emotional impact.
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Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
FCLF
Bert Anderson
Ban Street
Frederick
Shab Row
The
Historical Society of
Frederick County
West
Patrick Street
Frederick Woman's Civic Club Loc
Leata Orphan Home
Church St
the Historical Society
Casey Stengel Rehired as Mets Manager After 198% Season
The New York Mets named Casey Stengel as manager again. Salary terms were not disclosed but believed to be around 80 000 for the 198% season. Postmaster James A. Grove, Frederick County Blood Program chair, reported a successful Bloodmobile visit with 170 registrations and 161 pints collected at Calvary Methodist Church.
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Casey Stengel
New York Mets
James A. Grove
Frederick County
Calvary Methodist Church
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Maryland Penitentiary
Maryland House of Correction
Jessup
Anne Arundel County
Correctional Institution For Women
Frederick, Md
Sheiks
Perter
Jack Anderson
Marcia J. Boyer
Northside Drive
Charlie Keller
Frederick Post
NFL
Eugene Goll
Delaware
Howard Fair
Howard County
Becky Brashear
Howard County Fair
L. Martin Hamilton JR
Ogg
Frederick News-Post
Iran
Iraq
Ayatollah Khomeini
Eae Bebe
Mins Frederick
Alactina
League of Women Voters
Wilbur L. Ford JR
Buckeystown Pike
Historical Society
Frederick City
Artemis House Wright
Riley D. Housewright
Fairview Ave
Key Parkway
M.B. Luen
Maryland Commission For Children and Youth
Perry
Mittletown
Floyd D. Stine
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