Chinese influence fuels 1996 U S presidential race and security probes
The piece argues Chinese money and influence shaped Clinton Gore fundraising and U S policy amid nuclear espionage concerns. It cites Johnny Chung as a major donor who allegedly received funds from the Chinese government and visited the White House at least 50 times, raising calls for an independent counsel and tighter campaign-finance reform while noting high costs of running for office and possible conflicts of interest.
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United States
Johnny Chung
California
White House
Chung
Justice Department
Ji Shengde
Clinton
Senate
House
China
World Trade Organization
Congress
Janet Reno
al Gore
Buddhist Temple Fame
Steve Forbes
Milllion
Forbes
Howard Vows Service
Pedestrian Bridge Considered on Golden Mile Route
A community group pushes for a pedestrian overpass on the Golden Mile of U.S. 40 after recent deaths and injuries near Hillcrest Drive. State Highway Administrator Parker Williams warns bridges are not always the fix, urging education and safer crossing measures alongside engineering.
Frederick items mix veterans to Key plaque and theater note
Local Frederick events include a War of 1812 memorial for Fran Key hosted by the Francis Scott Key Memorial Foundation with Judge Edward Delaplaine addressing attendees from the United States Daughters of 1812. Bertha Long learns family in Guan will stay 18 months with Master Sergeant Elmer E Long Jr. Maryland police escorted a nuclear waste truck from Three Mile Island through county roads. Count Basie show at the Weinberg Center featured Joe Williams joining the Count.
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Frederck
Michael
Eugene Long
Guan
Elmer E Long Jr
Marine Corps
Maryland
Three Mile Island
Washington
Frederick Counties
Frederick
Fran As Scott Key
Edward Delaplaine
Francis Scott Key Memorial Foundation
National Society, United States Daughters of 1812
Association of State Presidents
Mount Glivet
Count Basie
Weinberg Center
Joe Willams
Joe Williams
Moral lessons and parental rights in schooling demands
Craig Schenkel of New Windsor argues that morality should be taught at home and objects to teachers presenting cross dressed topics to children. He warns society cannot be trusted to teach morality and urges careful family oversight to balance outside influences.
Opposed Bill Seeks Special Rights for Some Sexual Minorities
State Senator Alex X. Mooney argues against a Maryland bill granting special legal rights to individuals based on sexual orientation. He contends basic civil rights apply to all, but the measure risks forcing employers to hire or sue over lifestyle choices, and could harm religious schools and businesses. He cites testimony from two men dressed as women and notes Bell Atlantic supports open hiring policies. Mooney defends equal respect without extra protections.
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Emmett C Burns
Baltimore City
Maryland
Senate
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Bell Atlantic
Letter Calls for Equality and Respect in Mississippi
Nancy Middleton from Walkersville argues that the gay population contributes to the community and deserves the same protections as others, urging readers to reject self righteousness and bigotry in a Mississippi context circa 1860.
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Mississippi
Permit process in Frederick County drains homeowners patience
A Frederick County homeowner shares a lengthy frustrating experience with the permitting and inspection process. They note delays, misapplied classifications, high costs from initial comments, and rude inspectors. The author calls for accountability, better customer service, and performance ratings for inspectors.
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Fredenck County
Frederick County
Disgust at Discrimination in Bill on Homosexuality
A mother defends her gay son and denounces a proposed bill to ban discrimination against homosexuals. She asserts sexual orientation is inherent, cites family pride, and critiques religious justifications for prejudice while noting Catholic and Jewish entities owned by gay couples.
Pedestrian safety task force formed for US 40 corridor
The Maryland State Highway Administration forms a Pedestrian Safety Team to study the US 40 and Hillcrest Drive corridor in Frederick. The group of SHA staff county highway traffic and safety reps and state and local law enforcement will craft uniform safety guidelines, emphasize education engineering and enforcement, and consider pedestrian overpasses only after evaluating safer crossing aids. The initiative aims to reduce child pedestrian fatalities and improve life quality for those near highways. Parker F. Williams, SHA Administrator, Baltimore.
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Golden Mile
U.S. 40
Hillcrest Drive
Parker Williams
SHA
Woodsboro
Baltimore
Williams
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Wilson
Golden Mile Footbridge
US. 40
Maryland State Highway Administration
US 40
Frederick
Letters to the Editor at The News-Post
The Frederich News-Post invites letters to the editor with writer name home address and phone numbers for verification. Some letters are abridged for space and poetry is not published. Provide your letter to The Frederich 700 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21708 Box 578 or via fax 201-062-8208 or email letters.
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