State takeover of troubled schools sparks debate in Maryland
The Maryland Board of Education proposes possible state takeover of failing schools, prompting questions about rescuing systems from local boards and superintendents. Critics argue local efforts and leadership should precede federal or state intervention, while some fear taxpayers may bear bailout costs elsewhere. The piece cautions against eroding local control even as it examines the underlying causes of poor performance.
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Board of Education
Frederick County
Maryland
Noel Farmer
Daniel Gadra
Sheriff Harbaugh Addresses County Budget Controversy
Frederick County Sheriff Carl Harbaugh refutes a discrimination suit involving a former sheriff and explains budget figures for courthouse security. He claims the discrepancy with private security bids and overtime costs was misunderstood by the Budget Office and notes possible predecisions by some county commissioners affecting courthouse staffing and safety.
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Frederick News-Post
Board of County Commissioners
Carl Harbaugh
Robert Snyder
Ron Sundergill
Sheriff's Office
Clinton deficit bill evolves with promises made and kept
Washington reports the six month path to final vote on President Clinton's deficit reduction bill shows many changes from early proposals. Energy taxes, stimulus workshops, and an investment tax credit were trimmed or dropped while a long list of provisions from the budget remains, including a cow growth hormone ban, a restaurant tax break, Puerto Rico factory terms, and luxury tax repeals. The measure moves forward amid bargaining on Capitol Hill, with a razor thin 218 216 House vote and views shifting toward a possible budget summit led by Sen. Bob Kerrey.
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Washington
Clinton
Puerto Rico
Capitol Hill
White House
Wee Wee Myers Delore Lauriddy
Senate
House
Sen
Bob Kerrey
D-Neb
New Hampshire
Russell Feingold
D-Wis
Richard Bryan
D-Nev
Las Vegas
Dianne Feinstein
D-Calif
Joseph Lieberman
D-Conn
New York
Senate Finance Committee
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Capitol
Congress
Clinton pushes budget plan amid defections and compromises
President Clinton champions a $500 billion deficit-cut package with higher taxes on the rich and aid for the working poor, while House leaders embrace a budget conference to appease conservative Democrats. Negotiators trimmed energy taxes and widened Medicare cuts, with retroactive tax changes and targeted provisions to win key lawmakers like Feingold Bryan Lieberman Moynihan and Feinstein. Tom Baum, AP veteran, notes the messy process and narrow House victory.
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Clinton
Senis DeConcini
D-Ariz
Kerrey
White House
Gene Sperling
David Boren
D-Okla
Herbert Kohl
D-Wise
Frederick County Local Issues Cover Locusts and Jobs
Ninety nine unreadable chunks describe an infestation of the locust tree miner in Frederick County and a separate report on 25 businesses hiring and training 158 Vietnam veterans and other workers in a 1973 job program. County commissioners discuss rezoning on Retreat Road near Walkersville and a sewer charge hike in New Market totaling 32.50 extra per year for 100 families.
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Teen Chonghed Reena County
Frederick County
National Alliance of Businessmen
Ray S. Baer
Retreat Road
Fedders Corporation
Walkersville
Paul G. Sebo
Farmers Supply Company
Jerome Offutt
McKeon
Compton
Lexington
New Market
Metropolitan Sanitary Commission
Reader complaint on comic placement in paper
Matthew Deal of Thurmont writes to the editor complaining that comics are mixed with sports and urging a separate comics section for faster access to front pages. He notes peers tear apart the sports section to reach the front page and asks for change.
Frederick editorial urges unity and anti racism pledge
In a Frederick editorial William Alden Lee applauds city efforts toward livability and human relations and urges applying the Brotherhood principle nationwide. He cites the slogan Just do it and advocates Racism just UN-DO it to push civic virtue from Mayor to residents.
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Frederick
U S must act for real Bosnia solutions not optics
The writer argues the United States should act as an active force for good in the world by pursuing genuine, lasting solutions in Bosnia rather than actions that merely soothe domestic discomfort. He recalls World War II in warning and stresses clear, effective policy over symbolic measures.
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Bosnia
U.S
Balkans
Eye
Bicycle safety concerns and road improvement ideas
The letter argues for stronger bicycle and pedestrian safety through two paths: better roads and improved road user education. It advocates low cost measures like restriping to widen right lanes and integrating sidewalks in project plans, citing U.S. 40 and Md. 65 as examples of needed improvements.
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Maryland
U.S. 40
Evergreen Point
Washington politics and the DeConcini Clinton vote
Washington coverage notes ongoing congressional maneuvering with Senator DeConcini cited for accepting favors to back Clinton budget actions. The piece frames the situation as cash for votes, highlighting alleged influence and the White House framing of DeConcini as sullied by a Clinton-linked marker.
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Congress
Clinton
DeConcini
White House
Dee Dre Myers
How to Write Letters to the Editor
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor. Sign letters with name and provide contact details for verification, though addresses and phone numbers are not published. Fax and mailing options are listed for submissions.
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Frederick News
Jans & Pamrek
Sar
Fromenek
Talefax
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