Public campaign funding in Maryland face scrutiny and history
The piece notes Maryland's 1970s style public funding experiment as outdated and flawed. It discusses Attorney General Curran's stance, the varying access for candidates in the 1994 race, and the risk of waste if write-in contenders receive funds. It condemns politicians deciding spending while urging reform.
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Maryland
Joseph Curran
General Assembly
Mary Boergers
Joe Miedusiewski
Ellen Sauerbrey
Boergers
Miedusiewski
State Election Board
Ruthann Aron for U S Senate Maryland Republican candidate
Ruthann Aron declares against career politicians and taxes while promoting real world experience and daily life understanding in Maryland. She contrasts herself with Sarbanes and Brock III, criticizes residency questions, and urges voters to demand access to debates and genuine leadership.
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Maryland
U.S. Senate
Paul Sarbanes
William E. Brock
Capitol Hill
Brock
Mr. Sarbanes
Air Force
Montgomery County
William E. Brock III
Sarbanes
Ruthann Aron
Potomac
The Central Committee and Local Party Organization
The central committee strengthens its party through organization appointing precinct chairmen in Frederick County. Precinct chairs register new voters in their neighborhoods and help members vote by reminding them of election dates, providing candidate information, or arranging transportation to the polls.
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Central Committee
Frederick County
Political central committees and voter outreach in Frederick
Doris McDonnel argues for strong county and state central committees to raise funds, promote candidates, and educate voters. She notes 73 300 registered Frederick County voters, costs of literature, and how grassroots workers connect with neighbors. She urges unity, informed choices, and turnout for the September 13 primary election.
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Central Committee
Frederick County
Winchester Hall hears new restaurant rules effective Aug. 1
An audience of 77 in Winchester Hall listened as local Office of Price Administration officials explained new restaurant regulations set to take effect August 1. Dr. Henry I. Stahr led the session in Dan Wight’s absence, outlining compliance steps.
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Office of Price Administration
Winchester Hall
Henry I. Stahr
Dan Wight
Shane Christensen for Frederick County Commissioner
Shane Christensen frames a call for reform in Frederick County politics, urging votes from voters to counter mismanagement and overregulation. He portrays ballot irregularities as a concern, advocates citizen-led problem solving, and appeals to families and small businesses to join a “Family First County” effort.
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Frederick Post
Frederick
America
Aggravation Over Hunting Creek Span Support
A reader voices extreme frustration about the July 16 report on the new Hunting Creek span and related public discussion. The comment highlights ongoing concern and asks for clearer information and timely decisions.
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Hunting Creek
Scrappy Old Farmer Martin Poole under bridge dispute
Letter writer Frank G. Nisenfeld defends Martin Poole against accusations over the Old Frederick Road Bridge project. He explains Poole offered land opposite his home and donated county land payments to Frederick Memorial Hospital, condemns political double standards, and argues for limited government in local economic matters.
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Martin Poole
Frederick Road
Frederick Memorial Hospital
No to funds for ice rink oppose government loans
Aldermen Sally Murphy and Frances Baker voted against loans for the ice rink amid questions about why others favored the project. Critics argue subsidizing private ventures risks misallocation of funds and prefer private bank lending rather than government guarantees.
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S&l
Sally Murphy
Frances Baker
Frederick
F&m Bank
Small Business
Clinton Chronicles public showing at Frederick Health Dept auditorium
Public screening of the Clinton Chronicles at the Frederick County Health Department auditorium on August 11 invites viewers to assess the alleged facts around BCCI, Gennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Sally Perdue, Larry Nichols and other figures through interviews. Elaine Brown, Knoxville.
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Hitewater
Clinton
Frederick County Health Department
BCCI
Gennifer Flowers
Paula Jones
Sally Perdue
Larry Nichols
Letters to the Editor guidance at Frederick News-Post
Readers are invited to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Contact details include The Frederick News-Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MO 21705 or phone and fax numbers 662-8299 for letters to be considered.
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Frederick
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Alan Greenspan
Bostrin
Rey
Nea
Doris McDonnel
State Central Committee
National Committee
County Central Committee
American Women's Voluntary Services
Victory Garden Committee
Baker Park
T. Stuart Haller
Victor MiMarken
Carlos M
DeGarmendia
A.B. Collinus
W.T. Delaplaine
Hugh V. Gittinger
City Hall
Daniel D. Dougherty
Adamstown
Carroll Manor
Adamstown Road
Shane Christensen
Geneva
Coren Thurmont
Frank
G. Nisenfeld, M.D. Frederick
Whitewater Truth
Elaine Brown
Knoxville
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