Frederick Mayor Paul Gorron Receives City Livability Award
Frederick earns the 1993 City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for two main programs. A Youth Services bureau to aid teens and a community policing initiative in public housing projects showcased proactive leadership. The award honors swift, impactful action and lasting city benefits.
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Frederick
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Gordon
Board of Aldermen
National Organization
U.S
Young Readers Contest Encourages Frederick County Kids to Read
Elise M George notes savvy youngsters join the Young Reader's Contest of the Newspaper In Education program. Weekly activities tie reading to local news and ads with prizes like a Panasonic device, while entries reveal creative takes on Fourth of July celebrations and planning weekends for visitors.
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Newspaper
Frederick
Panasonic
Frederick County
Baker Park
Katie Richardson
Ashley Brunner
Aaron Webb
Uncle Sam
Betsy Ross
Ashley
Frederick Keys
Samantha Rakich
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Cath Bassett
Jamieson Russell
Cony
Casey Stonslifer
Oliver
Jug Bridge
Anhn Mark Leatherman
Cindy True
Katherine Hill
Catoctin
The Penny Problem and a Personal Coin Habit
Washington diary notes a reader’s penny purge ritual begun in 1989. The writer tracks a four penny daily target and ten penny bursts, using pennies at newsstands to curb obsession. A back strain from lifting penny-filled boxes highlights the national scope of the coin issue, with over a million pennies involved.
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Washington
Abolishing the penny a proposed reform debate gains pace
The piece argues pennies waste time and money with 100 billion dropped from circulation this decade and inflation eroding penny value. It notes 42 percent of coins in transactions are pennies and cites efforts at stores to ignore or round off cents. Congress has resisted coin reform despite tiny profits from minting.
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United States
National Association of Convenience Stores
Congress
Scripps Howard News Service
Record of 96 Degree Heat and Fire Incident in Frederick
A 96 degree day prompted city officials to note water levels eight inches below rim. Fire crews from Camp Detrick, Maryland State Police, forest wardens, and local fire companies battled a four hour grass fire atop a mountain, destroying one Victory garden but sparing nearby cabins. A 26 year old Atlanta man, cited for draft card issues, appeared at Frederick Police headquarters in an incoherent plea for jail.
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Apllway Wi
van Reads
St Sokiers
Camp Detrick
Maryland
Frederick
Middletown
Atlanta
Gaman
College dispute seen as moving toward settlement
Twenty years ago on August 3 1975 Frederick Community College President Dr Lewis W Stephens said the faculty trustee dispute was moving ahead toward resolution by week’s end. Meanwhile meat scarcity from Nixon price freezes hit area traders as Hemp & Sons closed and Yingling Brothers used waiting lists. Amtrak official David Watts denied subsidy charges by the Potomac Passenger Association and rejected unrelated claims about train service.
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Richard M. Nixon
Hemp & Sons
Jefferson
Yingling Brothers
Union Bridge
Charles Zehnder
Frederick County Products
Amtrak
David Watts
Potomac Passenger Association
Auris Okeers
More description wanted of the accused
A letter to The Frederick News-Post argues that crime reports should include complete descriptions of suspects including race to aid public assistance and police work. The writer, Richard Sterne of Monrovia, contends that omitting race reduces usefulness and fairness.
Certification details for Maryland music teachers explained
The Frederick News-Post received letters about certification for music teachers in Maryland. MSMTA president explains that state and national certification can be earned by degree, service points, or a substituted exam. An audition by three students is required, and few Maryland members hold certification due to time and activity demands.
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Frederick
Maryland
Music Teachers National Association
MTNA
MSMTA
Noel Lester
Insull
Music associations certification inquiry noted for Judith Siegel
The files show Judith Siegel's letters dated May 22 and July 14 on music funding and music certification lack certification from the Music Teachers National Association and the Maryland State Music Teachers Association. Claudette L. Horwitz, president, Maryland State Music Teachers Association.
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Judith Siegel
Music Teachers National Association
Maryland State Music Teachers Association
Claudette L. Horwitz
Gary Hughes Shows Grassroots Drive In Frederick Mayoral Campaign
Ben Krepps of Myersville writes about Gary Hughes running for Frederick mayor. He praises Hughes for encouraging voter registration, community involvement, and direct outreach through walking tours and door knocking with a non partisan registration representative. He contrasts Hughes with opponents and notes rapid voter registration progress.
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Gary Hughes
Frederick
Frededicn
Gary
Tom
Hughes
Military gays and human rights in the veteran voice
A letter to the editor argues that homosexuality is not a moral failing but a normal variation born to love and need, citing military units where gay service members performed as well as straight colleagues. The author, Jeff Wilson, reflects on his Army experience and calls for equal human rights and tolerance. The piece closes with the newspaper’s contact details for letters to the editor.
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Charles McDowell
Wnly Eehe Eveening
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
Richard Sterne
Monrovia
Music
Ben Krepps
Myersville
Jeff Wilson Jefferson
Andress
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