Hood College tuition rises. aid policy unchanged
Hood College announces next year’s tuition at $15,000, with faculty and building costs driving increases. President Martha Church pledges that students on financial aid will see continued aid to cover needs, while noting Hood’s price has risen faster than many private Maryland colleges.
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Goucher College
Towson
New Hood
Goucher
Meachum hails Frederick county legislators achievements
Roy Meachum lauds the Frederick County delegation for the 80 day Maryland General Assembly session ending Monday. He highlights George Littrell Thomas Hatlery for tightening drunk driving laws and Doc McClellan for steering county needs, while noting controversy over Boyd Smith the Lasso pesticide bill and the arts center funding.
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News-Post
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Bob Reid
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
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Senate
John “Jack” Derr
Doc McClellan
Frederick
Frederick Arts Foundation
Capital Budget Subcommittee
Smelser Praised For Grace Under Pressure In Frederick Delegation
A Frederick County observer lauds Sen. Charles Smelser for grace under pressure and stalwart conscience amid a rambunctious legislative session. Delegate McClellan earns praise for securing $200,000 for a center, showcasing teamwork that helped Smelser convert a potential loss into a gain. The piece casts the delegation's efforts as a notable county triumph and ends with a nod to a forthcoming parade.
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House of Delegates
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Icus
Frederick
McClellan
Annapolis
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General Assembly
Schaefer
NRA
Maryland
Cabinet members rebuff Bush survey amid neutrality call
A February survey of 33 Reagan era cabinet members drew sharp rebukes from Education Secretary Bennett and Transportation Secretary Burnley who refused to endorse George Bush. Several officials privately praised Bush while declining comment, stressing a neutral stance ahead of the nomination. A MINSEDITORIAL notes the Supreme Court ruling limiting food stamps for strikers, rejecting broader welfare support on picket lines.
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George Bush
Bush
Robert Dole
William Bennett
Transportation
James H. Burnley
Bennett
White House
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Burnley
Sen. Dole
Burnley
Associated Press
Energy
John S. Herrington
Labor
Ann McLaughlin
Dole
Chriss Winston
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Otis R. Bowen
Secretary of the Interior
Donald Hodel
U.S
Clayton Yeutter
James C. Miller HI
Office of Management and Budget
Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
Youth Week soap box derby rules announced in Frederick
C Cyril Klein outlined wheel and size limits for derby cars. Two weight classes were set, with contestants registering at Kresge’s 5 and 10 Cent Store. News notes recount a motor company gathering, a bicycle accident, historical foundations, a new building code, a state emergency lift, a major woods fire, trout season opening, and the removal of the Flame at Culler Lake.
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Frederick
C. Cyril Klein
G. Horton Peace
Kresge
Postal service critique triggers reader backlash and defenses
A reader rebukes Robert Reid for an article arguing to dismantle the Postal Service, asserting it insults 750,000 workers, misstates Pony Express history, and mischaracterizes salaries and benefits. The letter argues privatization harms service to rural and urban areas, praises UPS unevenly, and calls for media competition in Frederick County.
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Robert Reid
Postal Service
Pony Express
Reid
Mr. Reid
UPS
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Congress
Competition Sought for Frederick County Cable
Susan Tucker of Frederick urges in a letter to the editor that Frederick County should welcome real competition among cable TV providers. She criticizes Frederick Cablevision for inconsistent signals and dwindling premium movie selections and asks for broader service access beyond restricted areas.
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Frederick Cablevision
Frederick County
Kind passerby helps motorist with near flat tires
Hester R Brown thanks a Good Samaritan who stopped to help when both the tire and spare were nearly flat. He offered to follow to a Tire Center, but no name was obtained as payment was refused.
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Kind Passerby
East Street
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