Name changes and ballots in Maryland politics
The piece discusses how Maryland requires legal names on ballots and recounts several name changes by political figures. It notes Neil Dhillon formerly Kanwar Sunil Singh Dhillon, changed May 3 in Allegany County, and cites comparable cases such as American Joe Miedusiewski and Francis Burch, plus anecdotes about Mimi DiPettro and Goodloe Byron.
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Neil Dhillon
Kanwar Sunil Singh Dhillon
Dhillon
India
Cumberland
Maryland
Mr. Dhillon
Beverly Byron
Neil
Kanwar S. Dhillon
Neil Singh Dhillon
Allegany County
Joe Miedusiewski
Joseph Francis Miedusiewski
Baltimore
Miedusiewski
American Joe
Francis Burch
Bill
Burch
Francis
Bill” Burch
Dominic DiPettro
U.S
Mimi
Goodice Byron
Byron
Melvin Perkins
Perkins
Goodloe Byron
Free Speech Standoff Spurs Demands on Limbaugh and Arafat
A columnist decries Rush Limbaugh and Yasser Arafat over free speech rights. Florida citrus sponsors faced boycotts tied to Limbaugh’s rhetoric, while Arafat’s regime draws criticism for dictatorial control, censorship, and violence in the Palestinian territories. The piece condemns silencing opposing views as anti-democratic.
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America
Palestinian Liberation Organization
Rush Limbaugh
Yasser Arafat
Limbaugh
Florida
Anita Bryant
Miss Bryant
Oklahoma
Mr. Limbaugh
Organization of Women
N.G.W
New York Times
N.O.W
Florida Dr
Mr. Arafat
Israel
PLO
Middle East
Arafat
AARP endorsement sparks telephone revolt by seniors
After AARP backed two major health care bills, calls surged to Republican offices led by McCain and other senators. Arizona, Georgia and others reported roughly nine to one anti AARP calls, seen as a Washingtonian move. The episode echoed past backlash that helped repeal the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act from 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Retired Persons
Congress
John McCain
McCain
Arizona
AARP
Paul Coverdell
R-Ga
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Berne
Fall of catastrophic coverage mirrors today’s health reform clash
Jack Anderson outlines how the 1980s catastrophic coverage plan, championed by Otis Bowen and expanded by Democrats, collapsed under public misgiving and heavy tax and premium shifts. He cites McCain and Clinton era parallels, noting furious seniors and a wave of letters ending the program. The column, by Jack Anderson and Michael Einstein, reflects on lessons for current reform efforts.
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Congress
Congressional
McCain
Otis Ray Bowen
Reagan
Department of Health and Human Services
White House
Bowen
Medicare
Clinton
Dave McIntyre
Washington
River pollution cleanup urged for Monocacy area
State Game Warden E Lee Le Compte of Baltimore says a five mile Monocacy River stretch is to be cleaned up by Frederick City officials after a pollution event described as the worst in the stream's history. He warns it could threaten livestock and human health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lee le Compte
Baltimore
Monocacy River
Frederick City
Maryland Roads Praised By Transplant In Hagerstown Letter
Lola Lawson of Hagerstown thanks readers for the Maryland road system, comparing Maryland favorably with Michigan and other states. She praises state enforcement and officers, urging residents to stop complaining and recognize the beauty and upkeep of local highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Michigan
Frederick
Indiana
Illinois
Parents Must Shoulder Discipline, Not Schools
A Walkersville High School graduate argues that parental responsibility is the root of student behavior, criticizing reliance on warnings and suspensions. The author contends teachers are second mentors and schools lack authority to discipline without parental support, thanking Dora Cochran for highlighting the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Stanley
Dora Jean Cochran
Ms. Stanley
Cochran
Letter to Walkersville teachers from a Maryland student
Doug Glair, education major at University of Maryland Union Bridge, writes to faculty and staff of Walkersville Middle and High School to thank them for their support and guidance during his studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville Middle and High School
Doug Glair
University of Maryland Union Bridge
Why Teague Levy Is a Great Choice for Frederick County
A letter endorses Belinda Teague Levy for county commissioner citing 12 years as an executive assistant, noting she has effectively performed duties for the Frederick County Commissioners and could begin work day one. The writer urges voters to elect her to avoid a learning period and claims she would better serve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Belinda Teague-Levy
Excess is killing our nation response to Lehman feature
A reader riff imagines a self contained helmet to enjoy the aroma of a lit cigarette, dismissing health concerns. The piece contrasts a $10 dessert with the scent of exhaust and smokes to provoke reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie L. Lehman
Letters to the Editor at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume publication cannot be guaranteed. Poetry and religious verse are not used. avoid letters addressed to others.
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Frederick
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Yasser
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
United Feature Syndicate
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Jacob R. Ramsbury
Charles F. Bowers
Hugh V. Gittinger
Gilbert L. Kingsbury
County Parks and Recreation Commission
Rose Hill
Thomas Johnson
West Patrick St
John Hanson
W. Patrick St
Maryland Historical Trust
Lola Lawson
Hagerstown
Teague-Levy
Chester F. Clagett Frederick
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