Year round schooling debate in Frederick County Maryland
Dr. Noel Farmer, superintendent, invites parents educators and business leaders to propose a year round school system. The issue centers on money the cost of new schools like a $20 million southern Frederick County high school and the need to reduce school numbers. Some systems use 44 month trimesters with two of three in a year. Many Maryland schools lack air conditioning contributing to summer break. Public input sought as study commission considers options.
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Noel Farmer
Frederick County
Maryland
U.S
Purple dinosaur crowds craft fair causes confusion
Cindy Stone recounts an April 4 craft fair in Frederick where a purple dinosaur and the Easter Bunny drew families. She criticizes unclear notices on personal photography and vendor actions that blocked camera use, urging clearer event advertising and signage.
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The
Legion
American Legion
Television's moral hazard fuels more magazine shows
The piece notes CBS profits from 60 Minutes drive networks to expand magazine style programs. It highlights demand for sensational coverage of crimes and personal injustices to boost ratings. It warns of risky ethical lines as networks chase compelling but potentially intrusive stories.
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CBS
Media shows crave fame and crime for TV stories
Andy Rooney argues that most Americans are ordinary and honest, producing few compelling TV stories. He notes the overabundance of prison murder cases as “dog bites man” material, while sensational scandals from famous figures draw attention elsewhere. He suggests a shortage of novel, dramatic content for mainstream magazines and shows.
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United States
Ed Bradley
Johnny D
60 Minutes
Woody Allen
Mia Farrow
Boris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsins
Texarkana
Tribune Media Services
Maryland OPA names 95 meat black market suspects
Fifty years ago the State Office of Price Administration in Baltimore announced 95 Marylanders accused of dealing in meat moved to the Justice Department for possible criminal action after a three month probe that included calling on over 1,000 farmers, dealers, and restaurants. Frederick merchants met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to discuss forming a Retail Merchants' Association led by Herman Weener and others from local firms.
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State Office of Price Administration
OPA
Baltimore
Herman Weener
Rosenour’s
Herbert Marshall
J.C. Penney Co
Langley
McCrory
Charles B. Fleet
S.S. Kresge Co
Leslie W. Jennes
P.L. Hargett and Co
Frederick City
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Retail Merchants’ Association
Robbery at Colonial Jewelry Sparks Downtown Pursuit
Twenty years ago a gunman robbed Colonial Jewelry on West Patrick Street grabbing a tray of diamond rings before fleeing to the Loyola Bank lot. He joined an accomplice in a stolen car and later swapped vehicles after abandoning the getaway car at Jeanne Bussard Training Workshop. Police recovered about $20,000 in jewelry retail value, while the total stolen value was estimated at $50,000. The Historic District Commission also denied a raze request for a two story building at 610 North Market Street by Clyde M. Roney to improve a used car lot’s visibility.
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Colonial
West Patrick Street
Loyola Bank
Jeanne Bussard
W. South St
Historic District Commission
Clyde M. Roney
Roney Motors
N. Market St
North Market Street
Norplant plan sparks debate on contraception policy
In Baltimore a proposal would provide Norplant to underprivileged students likely to become teen mothers. Critics call it racist, while supporters say it helps finish high school and reduce welfare and medical costs. The piece questions abstinence and Medicaid funded abortion policy and laments societal direction. Lawrence Groeling, Frederick.
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Baltimore
White House
Bill
Trash recycling in Emmitsburg town trial
A reader describes Emmitsburg trash collection under a town contract where homeowners are billed for service. Opinions split. homeowners with homes pay share regardless of amount, renters don’t pay directly and question recycling value. One family living out of town becomes so frustrated.
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Emmitsburg
Recycling, rents, and trash costs in Emmitsburg debate
A letter from Emmitsburg resident Jack Deatherage Jr. argues for higher landlord incentives to push tenants toward recycling, noting rising trash bills and potential rent hikes. He praises local politicians and condemns Debbie Royal's conduct, while Mary Frances Balch offers support in a separate note.
Backing Tim Woodford in Rep Bartletts office
A Frederick County reader voices support for Tim Woodford, praising his dedication, loyalty, and partnership in local politics after years of involvement and friendship with his family. The letter reflects ongoing public interest in Debbie Royal coverage.
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Tim Woodford
Bartlett
Frederick
Not this tax not that tax not any tax
The writer argues against real estate, transfer, and recordation taxes and an impact fee, proposing a moratorium on new Frederick County construction to avoid funding roads bridges parks schools and libraries. ERNEST T. KUNZ Jr.
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Frederick County
Deadbeat Moms and Custody Costs Debate
Letter from Gail Plemmo ns of Walkersville arguing that both parents should be responsible for child rearing after divorce. She contends child support is misused when funds support new households and luxury spending, urging tracked spending and stricter support rules.
How to write letters to the editor guidelines
The notice explains how to submit letters to the editor. It requests sign your letter and include an address or telephone number for verification while noting that the published version will not show those details. It provides mailing address in Frederick Maryland and a teletlax number for submission.
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Frederick
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