Maryland General Assembly wraps up 1998 session in Annapolis
The 1998 session concluded after 90 days with passage of the milk price support bill and a Northeast dairy compact. The budget rose school construction to 222 million dollars, while state taxes faced a 200 million dollar reduction. Delegate Louise Snodgrass led the county referendum on an elected school board, and Sue Hecht advanced a divorce bill for abusive cases. Controversy also surrounded mandatory farm runoff controls and Anglos tobacco litigation fees cut from 25 to 12.5 percent.
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Sue Hecht
Peter Angelos
Annapolis
Frederick County
Boomer and Sweetwater Hold Court in Morning Meachum Household
Roy Meachum describes daily rituals with his dogs Boomer the airedale and Sweetie the coonhound. Boomer’s restraint and affection contrast with Sweetie’s insatiable appetite and playful dominance. The narrative blends humor and philosophy as Sharon and Roy navigate routine chaos, meals, and affectionate canine theatrics.
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Breard Execution Highlights Vienna Convention Debate
The Virginia execution of Paraguayan Angel Francisco Breard sparks mixed signals about World Court authority and consular rights. The Vienna Convention notification issue drew international attention, while U S officials argued over stay actions and legal implications. This piece notes the World Court cannot act as appeals court in criminal cases and cites differing U S positions on staying the death sentence.
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Paraguay
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Gilmore
State Department
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Justice Department
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Fudge
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Stephen M. Schwebel
Schwebel
Washington
John Hall
Media General News Service
Opening trout season and city issues in Frederick area
Weather favored opening trout season despite heavy mountain runoff. City dump visitors warned as rat extermination continues. Henry's department store shows off a rebuilt, modernizing effort on Market Street. A county jail plan prompted by flood-proofing costs. A suspected assault case ends with the suspect's arrest and a pet lion tranquilized for transfer. Hospital bed allocations draw fire as a Western Maryland health plan is criticized. A derailed chlorine tanker investigation cites faulty hand brakes.
Not too soon for county election in 1998
A reader supports Cliff Snyder’s view that county elections loom in fall 1998 and backs re election for Dave Gray while urging two more commissioners who will raise impact fees and back bike trails an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance and full funding of the Board of Education budget requests The letter argues higher impact fees can speed school construction reduce real estate taxes county wide and ease tax pressure.
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Dave Gray
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Board of Education
NRA letter questions gun rights for minors and gun safety program
The author argues the right to bear arms should include minors with proper instruction and cites Eddie Eagle program reaching over 9 million students. He rails against gun control, links shooting incidents to human actions, and defends law abiding gun owners while criticizing NRA opponents.
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Letters on gun laws and local shopping habits in Arkansas
A reader argues that accountability should rest with offenders, not guns, urging harsh penalties for crimes and challenging gun abolition rhetoric. The text then shifts to a town’s grocery scene, noting low weekend foot traffic at a Giant store and questions about nearby competition from Food Lion and local interest in Bal lenger Creek. The piece ends with Lynna Dutrow’s signature.
Herding the public on the rodeo issue
Jack Vance argues that PETA attempts to stampede the public on rodeo, portraying individuals as herdlike and unable to decide. He maintains rodeo fans nationwide are informed and resist censorship of their sport.
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South end residents hear plans around New Design Road store
Local residents in the Ballenger Creek area and southern city parts discuss a perceived secret tied to the new Giant grocery store on New Design Road. The writer notes living near South Market Street and wonders when New Design Road will open, if ever, affecting access and community plans.
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Public knowledge and voting records in a democracy
Dorothy Eberstadt argues that McCain Feingold limits on reporting legislators positions harm public accountability. She contends voters must access how reps vote on issues to judge who to support or oppose. Public knowledge of voting records is essential for democracy.
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Frederick News Post Letters to the Editor policy
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor signed with writer name address and phone. Due to high volume some letters may be published with space constraints. avoid poetry religious verse and invitations to other venues. Send by mail fax or email to the listed Frederick MD address or contact.
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Maryland launches agriculture education Web site
Maryland announces a new Web site linking students and teachers to global agriculture information. Rep Roscoe Bartlett visited as first user. site created by Barkley Hitching and Associates aims to boost ag literacy with teacher and student pages, clip art, essay contest, and worldwide resources.
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Maryland
Roscoe Bartlett
Roth
Timothy Barkley
Bob Hitching
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Barkley
Hitching
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Martha Clark
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
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Sam Yu
Tim Barkley
Red Cross CPR Class At Brunswick Eagles Club
An American Red Cross community first aid and adult CPR class starts at 8 30 am Saturday at the Brunswick Eagles Club. The $5 fee covers participation with Brunswick Ambulance and Rescue Co. Free lunch is provided by the Eagles Club. Public encouraged to attend. Call 301 834 8102 for more details.
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Mount names Sister Paula Marie Buley VP and treasurer
Sister Paula Marie Buley of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was named vice president and treasurer of Mount St. Mary’s College and Seminary. She will join April 30, succeeding Leo B. Topper, and brings prior roles at Immaculata College and the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
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Mount St. Mary’s College
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Paula Marie
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Mount St. Mary’s
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Sister Paula Marie
University of Pennsylvania
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Middle States Association of Higher Education
Mount Administration
Leo B. Topper
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