Carpooling declines in Frederick County census data
A review of Census Bureau figures shows fewer Frederick County residents carpooling compared with a decade ago. Officials may investigate causes and push solutions, including stronger public relations, centralized directories, and expanded rail transit to connect Middletown and Walkersville with the D C suburbs, while noting many commuters drive alone.
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Frederick County
Montgomery County
Washington, D.C
Silver Spring
Germantown
Middletown
Walkersville
D.C
U.S. 15
Remembering Sam Koski A local board member with grit and heart
Glenn McMahan recalls Sam Koski a Frederick County school board member and farmer of strong character. The tribute details his WWII heroism his blunt honesty with budgets and his care for the little guy. Koski died at 71 from a heart attack after a farm day.
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Sam Koski
Frederick County
School Board
Mr. Koski
Washington
Opal
Koski
Koska
Urbana High
William Donald Schaefer
Church Street
Spe
Kosla
Kris Kringle
Whitewater Hearings Trigger Accusations of Clinton Misconduct
The text claims the Clintons lied about Whitewater involvement and manipulated documents. It alleges that Vincent Foster’s papers were moved by aides to Clinton private residence for safekeeping, with Foster's files later given to Clinton's personal attorney. The piece frames this as systemic government corruption from top to bottom.
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U.S
Whitewater
RTC
Madison S&l
Clintons
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Treasury
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Whitewater rage fuels partisan attacks on bills and diary claims
Paul Craig Roberts argues that White House aides cannot recall diary entries and that congressional leaders push a phony crime and health care agenda. He accuses The New York Times of liberal bias and claims the crime bill and health care bill will erode gun rights and legal protections, creating a federal police state.
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Whitewater
House Banking Committee
Henry Gonzalez
New York Times
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Clinton
Senate
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Waco
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Record crowds at Braddock Heights pool and local updates
A 700 plus crowd attended Braddock Heights pool as temperatures rose above 100. Frank Weddle reported Fishing Creek reservoir three inches below the top. Commissioner Sponseller noted 1,709 motorists in Frederick and Carroll counties failed to display $5 auto tax stamps. WAVES enlistees include Hamerick Abell Ohler Sell. Dr John L Carnachan defended Frederick County schools policy on new construction. Fraser's Follies team earned a berth in the National Walter Hagen Cancer Fund Golf Tournament at Hilton Head with Fraser Wickless Shade Rhoderick.
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Braddock Heights
Frank Weddle
Fishing Creek
Oscar C. Sponseller
Trs
Frederick
Carroll Counties
Baltimore
Collector of Internal Revenue
Sponseller
Frederick County
John L. Carnochan Jr
Green Valley
VFW
Fraser's
Hilton Head
S.C
Hunt Valley Country Club
Jim Fraser
Frank Wickless
Tom Shade
Craig Rhoderick
Read more watch less on films in schools
George D. Carroll of Adamstown argues that schools should focus on well planned teaching rather than film as a tool to keep classes docile. He warns that widespread video education in the county risks turning schools into cattle under Orwellian control.
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Orwell
Letter praising Paul Kester's Over the Edge cartoons
Larry Haims of Frederick writes in praise of Aug 5 letters and urges the paper to publish more of Paul Kester's Over the Edge cartoons, calling his work great and highly enjoyable.
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Kellers
Paul Kester
Rush Limbaugh criticized for profit over truth
A reader rebukes Rush Limbaugh claiming he thrives on audience insecurities for money. They call his show entertainment, relying on insults like environmental wackos and feminazis rather than genuine truth.
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John Kochan
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Is Popular and Gaining Wealth, Critics Say
Christine E. Anthony argues Rush is sensationalistic and extreme right wing with little political impact, contrasting his rhetoric with genuine change. Ellen R. Sauterbrey, Maryland House minority leader, highlights public policies rewarding work and marriage to protect Maryland families.
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Rush
Ellen R. Sauterbrey
Maryland
House
Protecting Maryland families in tough economic times
A Maryland gubernatorial candidate argues government tax and welfare policies burden families. He cites erosion of the personal exemption from 1948 to today and pledges to raise it, reform welfare to reduce incentives not to work or marry, and expand tax relief for hard-hit families.
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Maryland
Selfishness letter sparks debate over Wes Andrews
Reader TOM FAULK defends Wes Andrews against accusations of selfishness after a June 22 letter by Philip Andrews criticized gay issues. He argues Andrews has long supported AIDS outreach and Frederick, noting his 20 years of openly gay life and public stance.
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News-Post
Philip Andrews
Wes Andrews
Frederick
Wes
Philp Andrews
Letters to the Frederick News Post Contact Info
The Frederick News Post invites reader letters. Include name address and phone number. Mail to The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD or send by telefax to 662-8299.
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