William Fout Leaves Frederick County Planning After 10 Years
The Frederick County planning commission veteran William Fout departs after a decade marking growing pains in CIP driven growth. He reflects on the New Design Road project and the county’s habit of delaying big projects while costs and scope expand, amid a changing development climate and public frustration with slow government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fout
Frederick County Planning Commission
Fout
CIP
Batman Farewell Frames a Hectic Movie Weekend
A rambling film column recalls Batman Returns while praising Sister Act as a sleeper hit. It surveys Single White Female and Digestown among current releases, with comments on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Raising Cain, noting John Lithgow and Clint Eastwood performances amid mixed results.
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Stine
James Wood
Lou Gossett
Vevey Gar
Beverly Huts
Pee Wee Herman
Paul Reubens
Kristy
Stars TV
Luke Perry
Seriand
Jooks
Ayers Og
Mery
Roese
Bruce Asay
Rick Worarie
Erin
Post scoop on Bush affair tale shocks readers
A sensational New York Post article alleging a 1984 extramarital tryst by President George Bush in a Swiss guest house sparked swift denials from the White House and drew scrutiny of media ethics. TV reporter Mary Tillotson retrieved the story, prompting further questions at a Mideast press briefing with Rabin present.
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New York Post
George Bush
Post
Madame Sheba
Bern
Geneva
White House
Star
the National Enquirer
Kennebunkport
Maine
Mideast
CNN
Bush
NBC
Barbara
Eggshell Foundation
Jennifer Fitzgerald
Switzerland
America
the Post
Washington
Susan Trento
Louis Fields
Fields
Bush embroiled in questions on Dateline NBC interview
The piece critiques President Bush’s handling of a tricky question on Dateline NBC with Stone Philips. It notes his indignation at the accusation of an affair and his portrayal as a political target, while contrasting his stance with diplomatic protocol concerns and public perception of a voting bloc.
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Bush
Jane Pauley
Dateline
NBC
Betty Crocker
Stone Philips
Stone
Oval Office
Scripps Howard News Service
A Fool for a Fool Letter Advocates Roy Meachum for VP
A letterwriter proposes Roy Meachum as vice president, praising exchange of fools from ignorance to supposed wisdom. James E Keenan of Middletown weighs in on the idea with a wry remark about knowledge and folly.
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Roy Meachum
Bush Adultery Questions Highlight Newsroom Friction
An Howard News Service editorial excerpts a dispute over CNN and NBC probing President Bush about alleged affairs with a longtime aide. Debates rage over ethics, sources, and the press’s duty to challenge leaders on personal conduct amid a Mideast policy discussion.
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Bush
Fitzgerald
Kennebunkport
Mideast
NBC
Stone Phillips
CNN
Senpps Howard News Service
Commissioners Endorse Open Government in County
Commissioners praised for openness and resisting real estate lobby pressure to appoint Browning to the planning commission. White cited as balancing growth and environmental concerns. Woodville water supply and sewer issues raised at planning hearings. The Wood County community comments reflect concern for future development.
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Cliff Snyder
Chamber of Commerce
Browning
Planning Commission
White
Woodville
Miler
Westakes
Truman quip hints at cooks in the kitchen after vote
After the presidential election, Harry Truman jokes about two men who can stand the heat in the kitchen but asks if they can really cook. The line, attributed to Pete Gauthier of Emmitsburg, ponders leadership readiness.
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Harry Truman
Accessibility complaint at Antique Station raises concerns
A lengthy, error filled account discusses ongoing accessibility problems at Antique Station. A disabled shopper describes multiple stalls on raised platforms and unreachable fixtures, noting the store lacks adequate access despite decades of calls for improvement. The article references a July W piece and quotes Dr Philips about ongoing barriers and the need for compliant design.
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Philips
Thunderstorms flood Frederick Carroll counties in 50 years ago report
Weather activity drops heavy rain across northern Frederick and Carroll counties with Unionville reporting nearly 4½ inches in six hours. Flooding leaves towns such as Union Bridge and New Windsor without lights while Creek levels rise and roads flood. August rainfall totals lag behind 1928 records and local meat prices rise as Tbone steaks and sirloin cuts become scarce amid market reports.
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Frederick County
Carroll County
Unionville
Union Bridge
New Windsor
U.S 15
Lewistown
Little Pipe Creek
Johnsville Union Bridge
Kefauver
Braddock Mountain
Libertytown
Frederick
Baker Park
Monocacy
Prize winners at Brunswick Potomac River Art Show
Twenty years ago the Brunswick Potomac River Art Festival honored winners in multiple categories. James Pearl of Frederick took top pro honors, Ward Staley led amateur and abstract divisions, Ruth Cherons claimed children’s first and third, and Dorothy Bentz won best local scene. A lone worker restored hundreds of broken windows at South Frederick Elementary School’s Washington Street annex after vandal damage, keeping the building usable during new construction. William Perkins of Frederick Towne Mall announced Kathy Neff of Cumberland would attend the mall ribbon cutting on August 17, hoping her presence adds glamour to the ceremony.
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Cain
Brian de Palma
Bonfire of the Vanities
John Lithgow
Lolita Dasidovich
Ms. Starr
Louisiana
Earl K Long
de Palma
Alfred Hitchcock
FBI
Clint Eastwood
Gene Hackman
Morgan Freeman
Eastwood
Ora
Stade
Brunswick
Potomac River
Washington Street
South Frederick
William Perkins
Frederick Towne Mall
Kathy Neff
Cumberland
Maryland
New Mall
Voters urged to support tax limits and reform in Maryland
A Maryland reader urges citizens to vote for change in state government, criticizing Montgomery County tax increases and high state taxes. The letter calls for property tax relief, inflation-aligned limits, and accountability from local and state officials in Annapolis and Baltimore. It appeals to voting citizens to express their views at the polls.
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Maryland
Neal Potter
Montgomery County
Free State
Marsland
Val
Annapolas
Haserstown
Annaposa
Fragmented OCR Letter Drafts From Local Page
A hastily written letter fragment appears on a historical page. It mentions names and appears to reference a poem or literary piece with odd spellings and transliterations. No clear event date or place is discernible from the readable text.
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Stacey Dash
Tye Ee
Rou
Dale McFeathers
Mary
White Horse
Rabin
James E Keenan Middletown
Parkes
Rory Ans
Brea Ree
Pete Gauthier
Emmitsburg
Sais Ac
Rooke Vevon
Poctahie
Feren
Ieee
Wren
Daniel T Dutrow
Frederick County Products Inc
Hamilton's Market
Patrick St
Gene West Retes
Aodme
Ir the Life Ok
Federh Howe Poet
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Prades Me
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