VEIP Coupon Promotes Emissions Test in Reich's Ford Area
The VEIP offers a $2 off coupon at the Reich's Ford Road site in the industrial park, part of ongoing changes to Maryland's emissions program. Opposition delayed Frederick County's start from January 1995 to June 1996, and views on the dynamometer test vary. statewide and county rates show growing adoption, with safeguards and public education boosting acceptance of testing as a means to reduce air pollution.
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Reich
Ford Road
Frederick County
Environmental Protection Agency
Webb criticism cites Webb's weather claims and Tesla myths
Haines A. Miller of Frederick rebuts Webb's weather modification theories and claims about global grain control. The letter challenges Webb's assertions on Archer Daniels Midland, Cargill, and global markets, notes factual errors about Nikola Tesla, and argues against militia paranoia on food and government plots.
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Archer Daniels Midland
U.S
Decatur
Louis-Dreyfus
France
Bunge
Argentina
Andre
Switzerland
Cargill
Continental Grain
Minneapolis
New York City
Mr. Webb
U.S. Department of Agriculture
America
USDA
Webb
Montana
Russia
Tesla
Wall Street
J.P. Morgan
Morgan
New York
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Houston Street
South Fifth Avenue
Joseph Stalin
ELF
Riga
Latvia
PRI
Haines A. Miller
Frederick
Welfare reform bill reshapes federal aid and politics
A major welfare reform bill passed by Congress ends a New Deal era entitlement, with President Clinton set to sign. The piece argues the reform shifts incentive to work, credits the Republican 104th Congress for action, and predicts voter memory of the overhaul shaping Election Day choices.
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San Diego
Congress
Clinton
New York
Daniel Moynihan
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Mother Goose and Story Book Costume Show at Baker Park
Children entered as favorite story characters in Baker Park for a Mother Goose and Story Book costume show. Prizes awarded to entrants including Ronnie Baker Evelyn Holt Margary Daw Linda Stup Doris Shaw Penny Storm and many others with judges Cyril Klein Frank Lewis and Mike Brittain. Court officials note the Jacob Rohrback estate grew from 50000 to over 75000 under executors investment management by F Ross Myers. Mayors Ronald Young and Michael Pue Jr attended a Linganore Creek water pollution hearing in Annapolis where water board criticism was voiced. Brunswick Mayor Jess D Orndorff appointed Jesse F Cauley Jr city clerk and reconfigured committees at first monthly meeting. Interstate Modulators presented Lt Robert C Snyder with a 23 channel CB base unit for a six month cooperative pilot project.
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Baker Park
Ronnie Baker
Evelyn Holt
Margary Daw
Linda Stup
Doris Shaw
Penny Storm
John Killingsworth
Patsy
Olive
Margie
Johnny Poland
Jack Horner
Bobby Hartman
Gloria Fry
Shirley Flair
Mary Elizabeth Storm
Barbara Sprenkle
Larry Stup
Polly Flinders
Dianna Kandle
Charles May
Billy Haines
Betty Tobery
Jackie Tobery
Franklin Abrecht
Thomas Wolfe
Val Wolfe
Harry Lee
Cyril Klein
Frank Lewis
Mike Brittain
Ronald Young
Michael Pue Jr
Water Resources Administration
Annapolis
Linganore Creek
Young
Water Board
Brunswick
Jess D. Orndorff
Jesse F. Cauley Jr
Warren M. Ridgley
C.B. Radio Club Inc
Frederick
Robert C. Snyder
Kingsbrook Residents Decide to Skip Hoke's Rope
Roy Hahn reports in Frederick that Kingsbrook residents in an August edition weigh options and decide against following Hoke’s plan, signaling community resistance and a local shift in leadership expectations.
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Kingsbrook
Hoke
Frustration over phone service prompts call for hires
Betty Ziebel i from Thurmont argues that long call waits with Potomac Edison airlines and insurers show poor service. She urges companies to hire more staff including retirees and teens at low wages to improve contact quality, claiming customer satisfaction benefits long term.
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Potomac Edison
No Fun Zone Sparks Talk of Dog Ban Fulfillment
A heated letter laments a dog ban in Frederick City, blaming authorities for a punitive approach. The writer memories a street celebration disrupted, recalls walking with dogs past Seventh Street to the square, and imagines a peaceful Walk and Wag gathering with 450 plus dogs.
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Frederick City
Seventh Street
Akita
Jack Russell
Mommy
Wishbone
PBS
Baker Park
No Fun Zone Predictions and HMO Rant Echoed
Dorothy Hull writes from Thurmont railing at city rules for dogs and public spaces resembling a no fun zone while criticizing plans for leashes muzzles and other restrictions. She also shares frustration with medical access through HMOs and Medicare, noting delays and doctor visit costs.
Basic concept of a community letter response
Peter Lukasial argues against the Aug 6 letter on forced service and school priorities. He says modern bedroom communities strain volunteerism yet need future citizens to learn service. He cites volunteer fire companies 4H PTA and groups as examples and urges teens to contribute during high school. Monrovia writer.
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Anne Book
Stacy Cline
Scout
PTA
Minutemen
Jaycees
Medicare Fees Draw Public Fire in Medical Billing Scene
A clipped critique notes doctors shifting from brief visits to comprehensive exams to extract higher Medicare payments, reflecting concerns over billing practices and patient costs amid scrutiny of healthcare charging.
Uncompromising political loyalty and a moderate stand
Alex Bradford argues that uncompromising loyalty in politics fuels division. He criticizes Rosbury for attacking ideas while supporting Bartlett, endorses Democrat Steve Crawford as a strong challenger in Maryland's 6th district, and promotes moderating views over extremes from both parties.
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Andrew Rosbury
Roscoe Bartlett
Rasbury
Rep. Bartlett
Rosbury
Steve Crawford
Bartlett
Maryland
America
Letters to the Editor policy from The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters will be published due to volume and space. some may be edited for taste. Poetry and letters to others are not published.
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Frederick
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