Frederick County Libraries Face Deep Funding Shortfall
During National Library Week Frederick County ranks lowest in Maryland library funding with 8.36 dollars per resident spent on materials staff and other costs far below the state average of 22.43. The county operates C Burr Artz HQ and five branches with 1.11 dollars above the minimum per capita, while Washington Carroll and others spend more. Eight librarians and 35 staff serve a growing reading public yet cuts hit hours and nonfiction purchases especially new tech like CDs or software. Public input is urged as budget time nears.
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Frederick County
Maryland
State Department of Education
Division of Library Services
C. Burr Artz
Washington County
Carroll County
Frederick
Bilingualism divides Canada amid Quebec tensions and anger
The author recounts lifelong English French strife in Canada, arguing bilingualism harms Ontario and Quebec, cites Meech Lake Accord 1987, Ontario politics, and biased federal policy. He likens anti English sentiment in Quebec to discrimination in Selma, says bilingualism is costly and failing, and suggests drastic separation.
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Detroit
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Quebec
Seaboard
Selma
Alabama
Parti Quebecois
Brian Mulroney
Meech Lake
Mulroney
Progressive Conservative
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
Drug War Bonds Shape Test Of Bennett Agenda
Washington lawmakers clash with the drug czar over funding for anti drug education and enforcement Bennett says he needs Budget Director Darman and Treasury Secretary Brady approval He supported drug war bonds but reversed position after talks with Brady and Darman highlighting funding tensions in the war on drugs
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Washington
Wiliam Bennett
Congress
Bennett
Richard Darman
Treasury
Nicholas Brady
House
Ways and Means Committee
Jerry Lewis
R-Calif
Lewis
Carman
Brady
Sen
Pete Wilson
Darman
Donald Hamilton
Drug War Bonds Emerge Amid Budget Gripes and Hostage Talk
Reports detail rifts over drug war spending as Bennett and Darman clash over funds and a bond idea. The Drug War Bond Act attracts 250 House sponsors though officials warn of logistical pains, while Bush presses for any angle to free hostages amid CIA cautions.
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Bush
Hashimi Rafsanjani
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
United States
Fifty years ago in Frederick County bold ideas and votes
Sheriff Guy Anders backed by county commissioners considered a small daily wage for prisoners on county roads, likely no more than 25 cents per day. Dr. Charles H. Conley endorsed Sen. George L. Radcliffe in a 1934 era primary, while Frederick Community College students cleaned Carroll Creek on Earth Day.
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Guy Anders
Frederick County
Charles H. Conley
Frederick
Albert C. Ritchie
George L. Radcliffe
Howard Bruce
Baltimore
Conley
State Central Committee
Central Committee
Frederick Community College
Carroll Creek
Maryland Governor spar over party slate and Western Maryland politics
A Maryland reader criticizes Governor William Donald Schaefer for endorsing a political slate and spending, calling it damaging to Western Maryland. The letter urges independence from machine politics, endorsing Republican figures William Shepherd and Anita Stup as an alternative, and questions the impact on transportation, housing, and local industry.
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William Donald Schaefer
James E. “Doc” McClellan
Boyd Smith
Doc
Maryland
Schaefer
Allegany
Washington
Purgatory
William “Bill” Shepherd
J. Anita Stup
Mr. McClellan
Mr. Smith
Frederick County
Smithsburg-Ringgold
Washington County
del. Smith
Frederick
Europe
Kelly Cumberland
Local debate over park funding and taxes fuels political clash
Patricia Woods of Tramsville urges volunteer firefighting support while criticizing plans to spend 13 to 14 million to commercialize Rocky Gap State Park with a costly golf course. She notes a 1.3 million loan would aid local employment and targets politicians McClellan Smith and Schaefer over impact fees and governance. G Lee Teets promotes community backing for schools and events. Governor is set for a Frederick fundraiser on April 25 amid party maneuvering.
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Rocky Gap State Park
Frederick
McClellan
Smith
Washington
Schaefer
D.C
Marion Barry
School lunch price hike and chaotic changes at Middletown High
Middletown High student Gary Adkins Jr describes lunch price increases from 1.25 to 1.35, the loss of the salad bar, revamped lines, and a la carte items costing 2.15 total. He notes confusion after spring break and charges for extra ketchup, voicing regret over policy shifts across elementary, middle, and high schools.
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Sam
Middletown High School
Volunteer Firefighters Earn Hope and Respect
A reader praises local volunteer firefighters and their families for seven years of service. She notes volunteers balance full time jobs and family, and laments hostile letters while urging support. The Frederck News-Post invites concise, legible letters with signatures and contact details for verification.
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Tom
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