Urbana zoning vote rejects more development in Urbana area
Frederick County commissioners rejected rezoning near the Urbana growth zone while noting 3,700 homes are already planned in the area. Residents feared rural Frederick could become overdeveloped like Gaithersburg. The panel signaled restraint, saying growth will proceed with caution amid improving economic conditions.
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Urbana
Frederick County
Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Zommng
Carroll Street Bridge mural proposal gains vocal support
Betty Jane McClellan praises the Carroll Street Bridge mural project adjoining the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center after attending a City Hall meeting on March 95. She criticized prior opposition and lauds artist Bull Cochran and Paul Wilson, urging the project to begin soon and be completed in her lifetime.
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Carroll Street
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Bull Cochran
Paul Wilson
Frederick
Betty Jane McClellan
Trederick
Fredericks Public Art Proposal Sparks Debate on Durability
Dennis S Sherald of Emmitsburg argues against a trompe l oeil on the South Carroll Street bridge as part of the Carroll Creek Project. He urges long lasting, low maintenance sculpture or architecture with open competition and public involvement to maximize value and impact.
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South Carroll Street
Carroll Creek
Delaplame Visual Arts Center
Fredericks Future Art Center
Frederick
Elec
Brdge
Market Street
Dennis S. Sherald
Emmilsburg
Roy Meachum Takes Easter Break From News Post Column
News Post columnist Roy Meachum, who wires in this space every Thursday and Friday, is taking a few days off during the Easter season. H. Gunn will return next Wednesday.
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News Post
Roy Meachum
Doctors Pay Poll Sparks Debate On Earnings
A critical reader questions a Familes USA sponsored poll claiming most Americans think doctors earn too much. The piece argues resentment drives results and suggests questions about education and training needed to judge physician salaries.
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Familes USA
Doctors not villains but public health critics say
Mike Royko scarsely praises doctors while mocking lawyers and politicians. He contrasts medical careers with high costs, urges personal responsibility for health, and criticizes anti doctor rhetoric. The piece questions who truly bears blame for health expenses and advocates healthier lifestyles over blame.
Parking problems at boat ramps in Frederick area
A letter from JO ANNE CRUMMITT of Frederick complains about crowded boat ramps and insufficient designated parking for boats and trailers, especially weekends. She urges park officials to create safe, designated lots and to curb roadside parking and littering, noting the surge in Maryland boat registrations and ongoing river use.
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Frederick
Maryland
Park Service
Abortion and zoning clash drew public letters in town
Letters criticize coercive abortion rhetoric and urge respect for personal choice while urging action on zoning and the Cracked Claw project. Contributors name Adamstown and Frederick, call for county commissioner notices, state racing panel hearings, and warn of public impact and community tolerance.
Turning off the TV and facing today
A reflective personal message from Jim Hess of Mount Airy urging Americans to quit passive reliance on others, reject deadbeats, and take responsibility. He reflects on aging, community care, and the desire to lead by example rather than preach, ending with a call to self examination.
Letter Writers Address Frederck News-Post Editors
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor at The Frederck News-Post, 200 E Patrick St, PO Box 578, Frederick, MD 21705, or send via telefax to 662 8299 with changes or comments for publication.
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Frederck News-Post
Patrick
Explosion and crashes dot downtown scene five decades past
About 50 years ago a restaurant worker on West Patrick Street turned off an unlit oven when a spark ignited gas, blowing a transom screen across the street. No serious injuries or damage to the restaurant occurred. Two cars collided on US 40 near Pearl Bargain House, with a passerby aiding injured drivers. Glade Valley Garder Baking Co said it would end pie department production due to fruit shortages plus OPA Rule 16 limiting shortening use in bread to 70 percent of 1942 levels.
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West Patrick Street
US 40
Pearl Bargain House
Glade Valley Garder Baking Company
OPA
County Officials Back Ethics Code Sought by Civic Federation
County Commissioners Donald Lewis and Lawrence Dorsey met with five Frederick County Civic Federation members and endorsed the Federation plan for a County Code of Ethics but left formulation to the Federation. Federation member BO Curtis noted that state disclosure legislation passed in the final hours of the 1973 session. About 50 people, many irate, attended a State Highway Administration meeting in Thurmont where Thomas G Mohler and Paul Mylash discussed the US 15 dualization from Putman Road to the Pennsylvania line.
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Donald Lewis
Lawrence Dorsey
Frederick County Civic Federation
Federation
BO Curtis
Maryland General Assembly
State Highway Administration
SHA
Thurmont
Thomas G Mohler
Paul Mylash
Bureau of Special Services
The
US 15
Putman Road
Pennsylvania Line
Letter salutes David Bartenfeder and states abortion stance
A reader thanks David Bartenfeder for his March 29 letter and notes his use of pro abortion pro choice phrasing. The writer claims public neutrality on abortion yet privately opposes abortion, and references an old comment about a group 15 pro abortion anti choice in China.
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America
David Bartenfeder
Frederick Post
China
OTB Zoning Clash Surrounds Urbana Cracked Claw Permit
Community members near Urbana oppose Off track betting proposed for Cracked Claw restaurant while Frederick County cites no applicable zoning. State Racing Commission will decide after a April public hearing as county cedes regulatory control. Concerns focus on Urbana High School site nearby and potential teen gambling access amid regional race track competition.
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OTB
State Racing Commission
Urbana
Frederick County
Frederick
Urbana High School
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg
Rockville
Maryland
Charles Town
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